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VIN NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS.

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WONDERING IF ANYBODY MIGHT KNOW SOME INFO. REGARDING A VIN WITH A STATE NAME IN IT. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT VIN HAS LESS THAN 17 NUMBERS? 

STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY WHAT KIND AND WHERE VIN MIGHT BE. TOOK OFF SOME PAINT AND FOUND A MYSTERY SET OF NUMBERS.

SO, ANY IDEAS. HOW ABOUT HOW TO REMOVE PAINT FROM FIBERGLASS, METAL, AND OTHER PARTS. JUST WANT TO DO THIS OR SELL. SCRAPPING JUST WILL BE ABOUT 40.00 AND OR A GARDEN TRAILER. NEAR CENTRAL. ILLINOIS. 

Added by janet lee on July 26, 2016 at 3:59pm — 3 Comments

81 tripple E 22foot

i have an 81 tripple E 22foot its on a ford chassie with 460 motor and a C6 auto how do i find the rear end raico ford could not help with ser number

Added by chuck king on July 26, 2016 at 2:48pm — 2 Comments

My 59 tour a home

Hi All , update on my little "diamond"     in the rough. Got 99% cleaned out and despite more water damage than expected I am still impressed with her beauty, but sadly still have to take her down to frame, and possibly deal with asbestos in her walls and floors, Wed she gets tested for all that. crossing fingers it won't be too bad.

The good news is found vintage lights for her seating area and bathroom, as well as vintage inspired fabric for curtains and cushions. 

Now for…

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Added by Ann Shaikh on July 26, 2016 at 8:49am — No Comments

VINTAGE 73 SEMAPHORE, CABOOSE

,ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED , HI ,IM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO COULD POSSIBLY TELL ME ANYTHING ON THE VALUE OF A VINTAGE 73 SEMA PHORE.WE CURRENTLY OWN ONE,BUT CANT FIND ANYYYYY INFO ON THE VALUE OR HOW TO VALUE A SEMAPHORE CABOOSE RV,ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED,,,BOB P,WE WERE ABLETO FIND A LITTLE INFO AS TO THE ORIGINS FROM THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF THE SEMAS,TYOU BOB

Added by james r palmer on July 24, 2016 at 8:02pm — 1 Comment

Motor home dead.

Oh, Man. I got to the end of the block this morning and :( . Stopped and Won't start back up. Saw some fuel coming from the fuel pump so I replaced it. Works great but, still won't start. Now, I don't see a spark at all. Have power to the coil when ignition is on. 

Any ideas?

Paul

Added by Paul Nichols on July 23, 2016 at 2:18pm — 4 Comments

1971 Holiday Vacationer owners manual or wiring diagram

I am trying to find an Owners Manual for a 1971 Holiday Vacationer. Specifically the wiring diagram for the "Progressive Dynamics Inc" converter. Thank you

Lewiegone@gmail.com contact KB please

Added by ken bush on July 23, 2016 at 11:42am — No Comments

Hub Cap Needed

Looking to find a hub cap for my mid 70s Bendix Corsair. 

It is a 14" cap. Chrome and black. 



I added a bearing buddy which fell off taking the hub cap with it. 

No luck finding it yet as it was in an area of remote northern Ontario. 

If you know of an old camper or place where there is a selection of hub caps please let me know …

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Added by smitty on July 20, 2016 at 2:48pm — No Comments

possible trailer for sale.

Hi, finally found a great deal, wanting a trailer for several years. My friend bought this from a neighbor and we can not find out more information. Would like to maybe sell for best offer. HE WANTS SOME MONEY BACK FOR IT. 

I have two tires. ( three blocks away from us is a junk yard for cars, and parts. you could either change the whole rim and tire for 35.00 each) or take ours and swap out the tires at Walmart one mile from us.

I would take a best offer, this looks like a…

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Added by janet lee on July 18, 2016 at 7:02pm — No Comments

INFORMATION ABOUT SHASTA TRAILERS.

LOOKING TO IDENTIFY SOME DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRAILERS. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT ALL TRAILERS MIGHT HAVE THE EAGLE LEVELER?

Added by janet lee on July 18, 2016 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Windshield for Argosy Airstream RV

I am in need of a passenger side windshield for a 1976 Argosy motorhome. I am also in need of some curved awning arms for the same RV, I believe trailer arms would probably also work. hank you for any information anyone may have.

Added by Steve citron on July 13, 2016 at 3:28pm — No Comments

1970 Starcraft...I think

Hi, I am new here and this is my first blog. I am thinking of buying this old starcraft. Anyone here know anything about these?

Added by Mike Johnson on July 13, 2016 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Hi all I am new to this blog thing but here goes

Hi Everyone my name is Ann and i recently got a 1959 Tour A Home travel trailer that i hope to restore to her former glory. Where she is in fair shape I will from time to time be posting not only her progress but my questions on some things i am not sure of.

Right now i am wondering if anyone can help me. I have spoke to Dave C. on fixing the roof which he was a wonderful help. Now does anyone know how to remove UGLY contact paper that was put on her beautiful paneling? So far have…

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Added by Ann Shaikh on July 12, 2016 at 7:05am — 2 Comments

Guess I am the new one here.  Checking out to find out everything. I am in the process of fixing/restoring a 1976 Skamper. Probably not many around.  Can't find out much..  Would love to find an "Own…

Guess I am the new one here.  Checking out to find out everything.

I am in the process of fixing/restoring a 1976 Skamper.

Probably not many around.  Can't find out much..  Would love to find an "Owners Manual", if such a thing exists, or was printed.

Wllil have a photo or two sometime.  They areon a camera, not a cell phone, so not as easy to send

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Added by art schrader on July 5, 2016 at 11:17pm — No Comments

1979 Class C Citation 24 ft, motorhome with Dodge 360 engine

My question can anyone tell me the capacity of gas tank/gallons. Our existing tank is plastic.
Also, looking for a 'sending unit' for the gas tank.

Thank you
Gord

Added by Gordon MacKenzie on July 4, 2016 at 5:27pm — 2 Comments

1967 Frolic Camper-HELP!!!

I bought a 1967 Frolic. The lady wrote a bill of sale but it doesn't have a title and I cannot find the VIN. Before I sink a lot of love a, money and effort into restoration I need to know what to do. Any advice greatly appreciated

Added by michelle williamson on June 23, 2016 at 9:20pm — 4 Comments

Add a slideout

I have a 1989 Winnabago Motorhome and I would like to put a slideout in the living room area. Can anyone tell me where to get parts and also

detailed instructions on how to do the job. Thank you, I hope some one who has done this can help me with the process. 

Lyle

Added by Lyle h Kenworthy on June 21, 2016 at 7:19pm — 1 Comment

M System travel Trailer

I just got this M System and it's definite fixer upper. It was outside of Phoenix in the desert for forty six years in one spot lady bought the land and sold the trailer to.

Added by steve byfield on June 20, 2016 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Newbie hear !

Just would like to say hay all .Steven here just to introduce myself.Love all the old RV's and what people are doing to them.I have just started my adventure a few months back with an 1985 Allegro.That should give me some good schooling .Ihave learnd alot already.Wish me luck !…

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Added by Steven Rose on June 20, 2016 at 8:59pm — No Comments

1968 Dupage Coach

We purchased one August 2014,Did a lot of work to here. Using it now.. we're on trip#3.

Added by rudy fitzer on June 20, 2016 at 8:51pm — No Comments

The Vintage RV'er Blog

Hi Folks!

I have a blog running and youtube channel as well that follows our journeys and fiascos in RV'ing.  Here is the link for the blog.

Thanks for looking!

http://vintagerving2015.blogspot.com/

Daniel & The Long Family!

Added by Daniel Long on June 20, 2016 at 10:41am — 2 Comments

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