RE: [VAL] 74 and 75 trailers were the best...

[johansen@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Many of the things that Beatrice gets blamed for were in motion prior to their
takeover.  A lot of American products in the 70's were not what they are today.

1969 is a transition year - there are parts unique to that year - again that
trailer was designed prior to Beatrice taking over.

I dare say the majority of available vintage trailers available today are 70's
models - a tribute how they were made - again, each year has its strengths and
weaknessess - frame problems came about because we were demanding more and more
goodies on the trailer.

I think the pipe frame was one of the worst designs ever - yet they are still
around

Ken