Vintage RVs for the rest of us...
- Jeffrey and Karin Cloutier
- Blog Posts (6)
- Discussions (2)
- Events
- Groups (1)
- Photos (10)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Jeffrey and Karin Cloutier's Page
Profile Information
- You And RVing
- Part Time RVer
- City and State where you are located. Do not use zip code, you know what it means but it means nothing to the rest of us.
- Durham, Maine
- Tell us a little About Yourself
- Just got a 1968 Winnebago Brave. Hoping to do some camping this summer!
- Anti-spam question: 4 plus 1 equals what?
- 3
Jeffrey and Karin Cloutier's Photos
Jeffrey and Karin Cloutier's Blog
500+ miles in!
So it's been awhile since we've had a chance to do an update here as it's been a very busy summer with Bertha. The first trip to Winslow Park in our backyard of Freeport Maine went really well and gave us the confidence to take her on a longer trip (100 miles) to Lake Winnipesaukee NH, where Karin's mother has a house right on the lake. The drive was great & uneventful, and we had another great weekend camping in her with a full house of us & 3 teen daughters. We camped in her…
ContinuePosted on August 4, 2015 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments
Fingers crossed everyone!
We are planning to pick up Bertha on Friday after work. Very exciting. Our first voyage with her will be getting her home. Wish us luck!
Posted on May 28, 2015 at 12:45pm — 2 Comments
Bertha Update
We want to thank everyone for the input and positive vibes!
After meeting with our mechanic we have decided to move forward and invest in getting Bertha on the road! Looks like with a rebuilt transmission, some new shocks, a couple of tires and some brake work we will have her in time for our first family camping trip in early June. Overall, she is in really good shape considering she is 45 (that may be older in RV years...does anyone know that ratio?).…
ContinuePosted on May 3, 2015 at 9:12am — 3 Comments
What to do?
We were delivered some bad news today. Our beloved Bertha not only needs her transmission rebuilt but also needs new brakes. She came to us for free but now it looks like we need to invest approximately $5,000 in order to get her up and running. We are emotionally invested in Bertha but $5,000 on our salaries is a serious commitment. We are both dreamers and love adventure so we are already leaning toward biting the bullet. In reality we have five more years until all of our children…
ContinuePosted on April 27, 2015 at 10:42am — 3 Comments
HOW TO MEMBER POSTS
JOIN US AT GOOD OLD RVS
If you love classic and vintage RVs then come Join us. Come on in and have some fun. JOIN HERE NOW
Forum
Would Anyone Be Interested in Fronting Questions for Those Moving into RVs after Helene? 2 Replies
Started by Dawn Michelle in RV Repair & Maintence. Last reply by Dawn Michelle Nov 15.
Add RV Salvage yard.
Started by Ron Jackson in Vintage RV Salvage Yards & Used RV Parts Sources & Suppliers Oct 17.
ISO 20' vintage travel trailer.
Started by Kate in RV Repair & Maintence Oct 5.
Blog Posts
Skyline Group
Posted by robert & diane creech on November 23, 2024 at 6:30am
1970 Prototype Revcon 240 Needs a new home
Posted by Bonnie Weir on July 13, 2024 at 2:55pm — 2 Comments
1973 Dodge Hall GTC
Posted by Alfonso Vilches on July 7, 2023 at 8:18pm
Parts for a 1978 Allegro Motorhome
Posted by Ellen (Ellie) Rice on December 9, 2022 at 6:24pm — 1 Comment
Wanted side lights
Posted by David & Misty Preciado on June 10, 2022 at 6:18pm — 2 Comments
Events
Videos
JOIN US - COME ON IN!
Members Restoration ALBUMS & Stuff We Like
-CLASS C FULL Frame off Restoration by Kevin Crowley
-Kerry Malseed's 1947 Flxible Clipper Bus Restoration
-Kevin's Wildcat Trailer Frame Up Restoration & Materials Used
-Rod Paints His Trailer Before/After Pics
-Understanding Brake Controllers
Blogs, Posts and Other things We like to Follow....
Vintage Travel Trailers, Vintage Campers, Camper Restoration, Bus Conversions, Vintage RV Forums, Old RVs, Tiny Homes, Boondocking
A work of art by member Paige Bridges
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Disclaimer - Please Read it
Enjoy this site and use it totally at your own risk.
By using or viewing this site YOU agree to Hold Harmless anyone associated with it including other members. Also, YOU agree that YOU are solely responsible for ANY and ALL actions, results or damages. Members "opinions" are just that and any repair or alteration comments or recommendations are by folks who are not licensed repair or mechanical professionals. Any repairs or modifications you do totally at YOUR OWN RISK. Use licensed professionals for all work to avoid possible serious injury or damage. Use banks for purchases. Have fun!
Copywrite & Trade Mark Registered GoodOldRV© ,GoodOldRVs©, GoodOldRVs.com©,GoodOldRVs.net©,GoodOldRV.Com©
© 2024 Created by Jimco_W001.
Powered by
Comment Wall (3 comments)
You need to be a member of Good Old RVs to add comments!
Join Good Old RVs
Greetings, thought I would add my two cents on your dilemma. I think it would be a mistake for you to let Bertha go, for one thing you have an attachment to it and for an other you already know what you have. You can go out and replace her for a cost and still end up with unknown issues on the next one The transmission is a big hit but as others have mentioned a replacement may be had for less than a rebuild and brakes are a ware item that's going to bite us all at one time or an other don't go on the cheap here though. Good luck on whatever you choose to do!
Hi Jimco. We're still in the very early stages with it as it's been in storage the past 3 years and we need a little more snow thaw here before getting it out. It appears to be in great shape, and was driven into the storage unit and was running well before that. Just hoping the engine, transmission & brakes have endured the down time OK. I've been trying to dig up any info I can on the web, but it looks like this is a 68 and I haven't been to lucky with that year. Any advice would be appreciated!
Jeff
Hi Jeffrey and Karin, how's it going with your classic Dodge Winnebago?