So what do I have here, an old POS Winnebago or a "Vintage Trailer"?

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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:39:34 PM EDT

I got this from a customer who didn't want it. It is a 1966 Winnebago that I was gonna completely gut to make more room as I don't need a bathroom or kitchen, I would just like to have more room. Upon searching the intraweb for parts I find people actually treasure old trailers like old muscle cars. Now I don't want to tear this sucker apart and make some old timer cry if he sees me ripping the original stove and fridge out. I took these pics yesterday and only have this angle as I was taking pics of the roof to see what work I'll need to do to repair the roof vent.

Adding poll.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:43:42 PM EDT

[#1]

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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:43:47 PM EDT

[#2]

Looks older than a '96. I got two words for you...Promised Land...

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:45:39 PM EDT

[#3]

What do you want from it? How did you get ahold of it again?

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:46:10 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Looks older than a '96. I got two words for you...Promised Land...

It's a 1966.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:46:35 PM EDT

[#5]

Become a slumlord......rent it out to welfare rats and tweekers !!

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:47:43 PM EDT

[#6]

I think it is more the Airstreams and Avions that people are restoring now.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:49:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
What do you want from it? How did you get ahold of it again?

I did some work from a customer and she basically gave it to me. I towed it up to some property I have and am going to use it to sleep in until I order my vacation home in a few months. I don't need the kitchen or bathroom but I don't want to destroy this thing if people restore them. Kind of like how when we see some illegal alien that got ahold of a 1964 GTO, puts gold trim all over it takes out the original engine and put in the one he had in his Monte Carlo.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:49:50 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I think it is more the Airstreams and Avions that people are restoring now.

That's what I want to hear. So there is no huge demand for old Winny's?

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:50:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Ask on the Winnebago board not a gun forum.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:52:19 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Ask on the Winnebago board not a gun forum.

This place is the #1 white trash forum on the web. How dare you underestimate ARFcom.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:52:47 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I think it is more the Airstreams and Avions that people are restoring now.

This, especially the Airstreams. I saw some of the ones Ralph Lauren redid, they were amazing.
Flyingrhino

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:53:15 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Ask on the Winnebago board not a gun forum.

This place is the #1 white trash forum on the web. How dare you underestimate ARFcom.

I am going to go out on a limb here and say the guys into restoration projects (other then muscle cars) aren't white trash.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:57:57 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

I am going to go out on a limb here and say the guys into restoration projects (other then muscle cars) aren't white trash.

You obviously didn't see the pics I posted.

Posted: 7/20/2008 1:59:53 PM EDT

[#14]

I have to say,for a '66 it looks to be in very good shape-the paint doesn't look faded. How is the interior?

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:01:03 PM EDT

[#15]

Urban Bug Out Command Post.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:01:13 PM EDT

[#16]

Holy shit! It's a cool Winnebago. My Uncle Denny used to have one just like this.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:02:34 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
I have to say,for a '66 it looks to be in very good shape-the paint doesn't look faded. How is the interior?

For it's age it is in great shape. The interior needs some work like new paneling but the fridge and stove are in excellent shape. I'm thinking if I tear the inside apart I'll just sell or give the stove and fridge away. The kitchen/bathroom take over 1/2 the interior room, if I gret rid of it I could put in a couch and dresser. This would be "guest" (kids) quarters once my house is up.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:02:41 PM EDT

[#18]

If you are buying it's a POS; if selling it's Vintage.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:03:04 PM EDT

[#19]

man do you know how RARE a winnebago travel trailer is?!! that my friend is a real collectors item!

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:04:10 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Urban Bug Out Command Post.

Exactly, it's off the zombie radar completely.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:04:48 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
man do you know how RARE a winnebago travel trailer is?!! that my friend is a real collectors item!

Are you serious or are you screwing with me?

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:05:37 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Urban Bug Out Command Post.

+1

put some gun rags in the crapper, and you are g2g!

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:08:03 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
man do you know how RARE a winnebago travel trailer is?!! that my friend is a real collectors item!

Are you serious or are you screwing with me?

you ever seen one before this one? last one i saw was over 30 years ago!!

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:10:37 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What do you want from it? How did you get ahold of it again?

I did some work from a customer and she basically gave it to me. I towed it up to some property I have and am going to use it to sleep in until I order my vacation home in a few months. I don't need the kitchen or bathroom but I don't want to destroy this thing if people restore them. Kind of like how when we see some illegal alien that got ahold of a 1964 GTO, puts gold trim all over it takes out the original engine and put in the one he had in his Monte Carlo.

Why do you not need a kitchen or bathroom if you're going to be living in it?

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:10:46 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
man do you know how RARE a winnebago travel trailer is?!! that my friend is a real collectors item!

Are you serious or are you screwing with me?

you ever seen one before this one? last one i saw was over 30 years ago!!

That's why I'm leaving it to the ARFcom members as to it's fate.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:11:45 PM EDT

[#26]

I googled it and it looks like someone in TX had one on craigslist for $600, but the ad is deleted now.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:12:16 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What do you want from it? How did you get ahold of it again?

I did some work from a customer and she basically gave it to me. I towed it up to some property I have and am going to use it to sleep in until I order my vacation home in a few months. I don't need the kitchen or bathroom but I don't want to destroy this thing if people restore them. Kind of like how when we see some illegal alien that got ahold of a 1964 GTO, puts gold trim all over it takes out the original engine and put in the one he had in his Monte Carlo.

Why do you not need a kitchen or bathroom if you're going to be living in it?

Living in it would consist of maybe one or two nights a month when I'm out there working on my property. I can use a bathroom in town and eat at the restaurant there.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:19:10 PM EDT

[#28]

What if you gotta go 'Big potty"?
I'll give ya $50 cash for it.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:41:59 PM EDT

[#29]

Back in the early 80's I was a RV service manager, if you would have brought that
in for service I would have said: "Yes sir we can fix that." Under my breath I would
be saying: "burn it already!"

I hated old RV's

Take that old shell and make it work for you

GM

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:46:40 PM EDT

[#30]

Put on ebay with a minimum that you can live with. If it goes for that or higher, you win - otherwise do with it as you want.

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:47:14 PM EDT

[#31]

winnebago man

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:52:11 PM EDT

[#32]

If you do gut it out, consider ebay all the factory parts. The probably is someone who wants a 1966 factory Winni stove for a trailer or motorcoach.

I am sure a winni collectors board exists somewhere

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:55:52 PM EDT

[#33]

Tag

Posted: 7/20/2008 2:56:27 PM EDT

[#34]

Refinish it. Add some armor plating, bullet proof glass, radio gear setup, weather monitoring station and a turret.

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:00:58 PM EDT

[#35]

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:03:43 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
www.goldenrodwelding.ca/images/DSC00006.JPG

Now that's just mean.

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:06:16 PM EDT

[#37]

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:08:26 PM EDT

[#38]

Dude - is that the one from SPACEBALLS???

ETA - LOL - I did NOT see the post above mine when I made it.

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:09:12 PM EDT

[#39]

Take out what you want but save it to be sold

Then when you get done, ARFCOM SHOOT

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:12:57 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Quoted:
www.goldenrodwelding.ca/images/DSC00006.JPG

Now that's just mean.

Unless you are really hard up for a project, I am doing you a BIG favor...

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:30:30 PM EDT

[#41]

A big NO to ripping out the kitchen & head. You never know when you might need a bug out rig.

Posted: 7/20/2008 3:34:10 PM EDT

[#42]

Do a little google search and look around. The prices some of the things are bringing are unreal.

Posted: 7/20/2008 4:42:25 PM EDT

[#43]

Now thats funny.........

Quoted:
www.goldenrodwelding.ca/images/DSC00006.JPG

Posted: 7/20/2008 4:57:20 PM EDT

[#44]

dude, don't trash a good BOT(bug out trailer). Clean it up and use it. Does the fridge still work on propane?

Posted: 7/20/2008 5:14:24 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
dude, don't trash a good BOT(bug out trailer). Clean it up and use it. Does the fridge still work on propane?

I've never been an "RV guy". I had no idea the fridge even ran on propane.

Posted: 7/20/2008 5:20:44 PM EDT

[#46]

Winnebago didn't make a lot of travel trailers - Their big thing was (and still is) motor homes. Personally, I wouldn't even THINK about gutting it until I knew for sure what it's worth.

You might post a thread over on the Vintage Travel Trailers forum at RV.net. If anyone knows, someone over there should.