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Kampercatt
Farmgirl in Training
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Zoe
Elkhorn
WI
USA
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 Posted - Mar 07 2011 : 2:21:30 PM
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If anyone knows of a small vintage trailer that needs some
TLC in the southern WI area, drop me a line. I have been
bitten by the bug to own my own "Glamper". Needs to be sound,
reasonable. I'm open minded and already have tons of ideas
for it's restoration. Hope to see some of these "ladies"
on the road this season.
Zoe
I've found my "Glamper" thanks to my sister farm girls!!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2011 : 3:55:54 PM
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check out your local 'for sale' ad's as well as Craigs List....
but,,, when you go to look at a trailer, especially if it a vinetage one,,,,take a pocket flash light & a screw driver...then snoop around every crook, cranny & corner of the trailer,,,,if you smell a moldy musty odor,,,,RUN!
Don't let the seller try to tell you it's nothing,,,or if s/he is doing a lot of 'talking' to convince you that it's a sought after trailer brand,,,,don't get caught into their hi-pitch sales......
look inside all the cabinets, lift up the cushions and pull out drawers...why?
LOOK for WATER damage or anything that looks like they may have tried to cover up with paint or carpet.
Use your screw driver to poke around underneith the trailer(the underside of the flooring....if your screw driver goes through/into the wood or drops a lot of 'sawdust, the trailer has water damage to the flooring.
All older trailers will have some damage at the threshold of the entry door, no big deal.
But if the over all flooring feels squishy, that's a problem-floor wood rot.
Your flashlight will help you to see inside cabinets and underneather much better.
Water damage is the worst thing for trailers. Some can be easily repaired, some will take a lot of repairing.
I had a friend who went to look at a trailer, and told me-oh how sweet of the guy to have a lovely scented candle burning in the trailer when I got there,,,cuz the trailer had been closed up for sometime & he wanted the trailer to smell nice for me...Helll-looo! I rolled my eyes & explained to her....#1 the seller was trying to mask the odors(mold?) 2nd, only an idiot would leave a candle burning inside a wee trailer! duh!
Anyways, don't be afraid to ask questions, maybe bring along a family member or friend to spot things you might miss....and don't let the seller know you are desperate to buy a lil trailer.....
Once you get your lil trailer be prepared for sleepless nights...as your mind dreams of all kinds of fun things you can use to decortate and the fun Glamping trips you will have....
Happy trails
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2011 : 4:15:15 PM
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I have one and I live in Janesville! Sending you and e-mail as we speak...
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Kampercatt
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Zoe
Elkhorn
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 05:25:17 AM
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She is here, I have my Glamper, she's parked in my hubbies shop [he's a keeper] I am so excited to have the first step of my dream to have become reality!! Thank you to Diane in Janesville for making this happen! A huge thank you to Mary Jane for your magazine and giving me the inspiration to be a part of the sisterhood!!
#2262 Zoe |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 08:49:45 AM
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I am so glad that she went to a fellow farmgirl. We will have to keep in touch. I would love to see her all done up.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 04:00:37 AM
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I love this!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi
farmgirl sister #2822
embchicken.blogspot.com |
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Kampercatt
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Zoe
Elkhorn
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 04:59:54 AM
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| I love it, too!! I was out there last night, taking everything out and putting parts in a bin.[thanks hubby] Removed the shelf some guy put in for his TV. Diane & I agreed on not needing that. Got windows meassured and the bed area. Off this weekend to the Goodwill and other places to look for treasures to dress her up. My city/farm girl sisters are coming over saturday to check her out. Can't wait!! Maybe we'll have a tea party while it's sitting in the garage!! |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 05:58:05 AM
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Zoe, I am so glad that everything worked out! A tea party would be fun. I am sure that it was meant to be. About a half of an hour after we purchased our new tear drop, I saw the post for "wanted camper in WI". The power of MJF was at work and I am so glad she went to a fellow sister. When you get her all gussied up you will have to post some pictures here. Maybe we can go glamping together some time.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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