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My wife,2 kids, and dog are planning an extended
vacation this summer and we have found a 1974 Sovereign 31' that we think
will work well for us. I have two questions to post:
1. The
trailer is in good shape and we are confident that it is what the current owners
say it is. In the course of my own inspection I found some popped rivets on the
belly pan. When I tap on the loose sheets, small bits of debris fall out. They
are small bits of rust.When I tried to find an area to further inspect the frame
(without being too invasive) I opened the rear storage compartment. This
compartment has a broken hinge and does not close completely, which could be
another source of water invasion. With a bit of manipulation I was able to touch
a piece of the frame that runs laterally to the length of the trailer,the bumper
probably attaches here. A piece of rust scale came off that was about the size
of a US quarter and about twice as thick. I know this is a wet area because of
the waste pipe storage,so some rust is expected. But I can tap on the under side
of the trailer as I walk the perimeter and hear the sound of the rust as
it bounces on the aluminum. Normal?
2. I would
like to tow the trailer with a vintage auto yet to be purchased. My ideal; an
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon. We are prepared to get a Suburban, but
if the right "car" was found I would be psyched (my wife? not exactly with
me on the nostalgic side of the car). Any encouraging words?
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