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Old 04-17-2012, 08:31 PM   #21
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:32 PM   #22
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:09 AM   #23
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What an amazing find! I thought these sorts of stories were more legend than fact.

And I wouldn't molest this time capsule with any modifications or customizing. We're going with the 70s flow with our Ventura buy furnishing it with period contents, e.g., Corningware coffee perc, etc. Too bad that the floor was redone with laminate, but I'm tempted to pull it up to see if the original vinyl is in reasonable condition.

You shouldn't have to worry about the orangey plaid seat covers for a long time. I've seen photos of well used and abused Venturas with the upholstery intact. Our covers our still like new - but we replaced the foam. They're some tough fabric, for sure.

Are you going to fill out the warranty card and mail it in?
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:52 AM   #24
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Very nice find other than new tires your good to go.
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:30 AM   #25
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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.

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Glenn I see in addition to the fridge you also have a 12 volt furnace so the trailer must have had a battery on it at some point. It not uncommon for people to take the battery off the trailer when it goes to storage.... so you are probable just need to find where the connection was located - under a seat? or on the front tongue behind the propane tank?
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:48 PM   #26
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What a find. Congrats and have a wonderful time on the road.
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Old 04-18-2012, 01:01 PM   #27
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Oh, I am so happy for you! What a wonderful treat..a time capsule for sure!

and yes, we LOVE pictur3s.. *hint*
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:19 PM   #28
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:23 PM   #29
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:44 PM   #30
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OMG its hardly been used! Amazing Amazing find!
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:48 PM   #31
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OMG.................... Is right! Wowser, someone hid that away and preserved it in perfect condition! You really did score! I am not a fiberglass purest. I personally don't think you have to keep it original, but dang that is so nice looking you just might want to.


Thanks for posting pic's! Beautiful....... Enjoy!
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:43 PM   #32
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This thing belongs in a museum! You are going to have a blast camping in it!
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Old 04-19-2012, 07:38 PM   #33
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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.

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I'm in Regina, I don't think this type of trailer came with a factory battery as I looked around everywhere and there is no indication it had one. I think I will just hook up a battery with an inverter, not sure how to do it though.
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Old 04-19-2012, 07:39 PM   #34
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Would love to see some pics of your restoration when available.
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:12 AM   #35
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I really wouldn't worry about an inverter unless your using 110v stuff like coffee makers. If you have a 7 pin trailer plug , it will supply 12v for charging the battery while you drive. If you change out the light bulbs with led(yes you can keep the same fixtures) you will use very little 12v power. If you are using 110ac at a powered campsite, you could hook up a simple trickle battery charger and wire it into the 12volt line to top up the battery or add a solar panel(there is a 110vac outlet in the fridge compartment.

The main thing is think light, everything you put into one of these animals adds up on the weight. I tow with a Subaru outback.
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Old 04-20-2012, 12:34 PM   #36
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WOW totally jealous!!! paid WAY MORE for mine and have a ton of stuff I had to upgrade!!! :/
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Old 04-20-2012, 02:23 PM   #37
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Keep the cool flooring, I like. It looks like you shouldn't have much restoring to do, wow, what great condition. Congrats on the great find.
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:04 AM   #38
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Dometic Fridge

I have the manual for the Dometic Fridge that I will post for anyone interested.
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:06 AM   #39
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Glenn, what's the model on the fridge? If you don't see it listed here, it would be great if you could add it to the Document Center!

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Glenn I was wondering if yours has the clips to hold the black pot supports on the stove, if you do could you take a picture of yours as mine are missing and I could probably make some if I knew what they look like. Just redid the counter top and table top, now for 12v wiring and shes all done....for now
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