Re: [VAC] "56" 27' Overlander

[Roy Lashway <rlashway@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Pro and Cons:  Pro is that it has a heavy aluminum skin that will mirror 
polish wonderfully.  Cons:  It is old and the rubber around windows and 
doors may be dried out and is hard to replace.  May not have either black 
water or  grey water tanks May only be 110V wiring.  There wasn't a lot 
of 12V installation back then.  

When buying any trailer first thing is to check out condition of exterior 
skin. Creases, and damaged aluminum cannot be repaired  like steel.  
Small dents and scratches are to be expected but any large damage I'd 
look elsewhere.l  Next check out floors inside  at base of interior walls 
and under couches, cabinets etc.  Rotted floors can be repaired but if to 
extensive it may be a bigger job then you want.  Check as much of the 
exposed frame as you can for rust.  Also look for rusted out aluminum 
along exterior walls at the base.  On the '56 models the interior 
fixtures may or may not work.  These can all be replaced however.  In 
your thinking remember these are Vintage trailers but they are not fine 
antiques so generally you should looks at a units potential to be brought 
up to  a useable standard and not necessarily something  feel you  should 
restore to original condition.  Some of original ideas have been improved 
on.  Other will have more to say.

Roy Lashway
'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
rlashway@zianet.com