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04-16-2012, 08:04 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Barn Fresh
Just bought this Barn Fresh 1975 Ventura that has sat in a garage since 1982. The original owners said they only used it 4 times during its life. It came with the original warranty papers, owners/service manuals. Fridge, Stove, Furnace and electric brakes work great!
Can anyone tell me if these things were supposed to have batteries? I noticed the fridge is 3 way with a 12 volt setting. I checked this thing inside and out and the only thing I can figure out is that they didn't come with batteries and that the 12 volt setting is for when the trailer is plugged into your vehicle. Can anyone confirm this? All of the manuals i have dont speak to my question.
Thank you
Glenn
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Previously a 1975 Ventura Owner, now a 1979 17 foot Boler owner!
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04-16-2012, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 20 ft Flagstaff Pop-Up (206ST) / 2005 Sienna
Posts: 1,416
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Wow, awesome find!! Was it advertised for sale or was it word of mouth? Any interior pix?
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Melissa in Florida
1999 Toyota Sienna XLE
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04-16-2012, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: gave up!!
California
Posts: 238
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Nice find Glenn!
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04-16-2012, 08:32 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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It was advertised on a local classifieds site and I picked it up for 1400.00. It is totally original inside with all the flooring curtains etc, right out of the 70's! I was thinking of updating it but it's all original so I will use it as is. I am going to post a bunch of pics of the interior soon.
Glenn
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Previously a 1975 Ventura Owner, now a 1979 17 foot Boler owner!
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04-16-2012, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Too cool for you Glenn!! It pays to be in the know about the different brands of molded trailers. You SCORED
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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04-16-2012, 09:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Hazel
Trailer: Trillium
Saskatchewan
Posts: 588
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That a good buy! Congratulations. I'm looking forward to seeing more photos. We have a Ventura about the same age and really enjoy it. We carry a battery on the frame along with the propane canister. I'd need to check with hubby for the type of battery but will if you need more info.
Where in Sk are you?
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04-16-2012, 09:14 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 Casita
Posts: 3,428
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Sorry I can't answer your question about the battery. But just wanted to say, I to would love to see some intereior pix's!
And yeah, you sooooooo scored! Good Job!
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04-16-2012, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Now thats a find!!! Well done.
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04-16-2012, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: 1998 Casita 17 SD
Alberta
Posts: 786
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I just answered the brake question but thought I would answer the battery one here. Mine had a battery under the front seat by the door but I think it was done but the previous owner. I am moving mine out to the front frame and will tie in the wiring under the front seat by the stove. don't like having a battery inside unless its vented. Plus there is not much room under those seats! BTW I am using a small garden tractor battery as I do not use the 12v on the fridge. All my lights have been switched to LED so the draw is just about nothing. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/150723727451?...84.m1438.l2649
Will be mounting 2 20watt solar panels to help out.
You got a hell of a deal. Mine was a barn YARD find and not in that kind of condition. I gutted it last fall and just finishing the interior no that the snow is stopped (I hope)
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04-16-2012, 09:51 PM
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: 1998 Casita 17 SD
Alberta
Posts: 786
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Also if its in good shape can you take a picture of the Ventura logo so we can post it in the document center. Also a scan of some of the other papers would be kind of neat like the warranty! I had some logos done but cleaner artwork would be great!
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04-16-2012, 09:59 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Denece
Trailer: Compact II
California
Posts: 331
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Wow! What a deal! We got a dandy Compct II earlier this year. No battery. We put a gel under the forward bench in a box. Gels don't gas so no need for vent. We didn't want to put extra wait on the tongue.
We opted to keep a lot of the 70's ambiance also. Have fun, that's the most important thing! Right?
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04-17-2012, 06:02 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 20 ft Flagstaff Pop-Up (206ST) / 2005 Sienna
Posts: 1,416
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Did any of the papers show the original MSRP? Would love to know what they cost in 1975. Too cool!! Looking forward to more pix for sure!
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Melissa in Florida
1999 Toyota Sienna XLE
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04-17-2012, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 5,112
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Great find. My UHaul was also stored inside it's whole non-rental life and was all original. My initial urge was to keep it completely original, like you would do with a classic car. I've drifted in the direction of making quality modifications that will allow me to enjoy it more. Older trailers, it seems, are more like an older house than a classic car. We'd much rather have a new, efficient furnace than an original creaky one, even if it is not original. Ditto with fans, windows, etc.
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04-17-2012, 08:14 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Cooking Machine Parts Manual
1975 Ventura Cooking Machine Parts Manual.
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Previously a 1975 Ventura Owner, now a 1979 17 foot Boler owner!
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04-17-2012, 08:17 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Gas Range Service Manual
1975 Ventura Gas Range Service Manual Part 1
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Previously a 1975 Ventura Owner, now a 1979 17 foot Boler owner!
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04-17-2012, 08:18 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Gas Range Service Manual Part 2
1975 Ventura Gas Range Service Manual Part 2
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04-17-2012, 08:20 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Monarch Warranty
1975 Ventura Monarch Warranty
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Previously a 1975 Ventura Owner, now a 1979 17 foot Boler owner!
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04-17-2012, 08:22 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Gas Range Warranty
1975 Ventura Gas Range Warranty
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04-17-2012, 08:26 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Gas Range Operating Instructions
1975 Ventura Gas Range Operating Instructions
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04-17-2012, 08:28 PM
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Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: 1979 17ft Boler
Saskatchewan
Posts: 36
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1975 Ventura Heater Kit
1975 Ventura Heater Kit
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