Hello folks! So, I aquired an old 18' Terry Trailer to fix up, and didnt realize how popular they are restored. I was going to Canadianize it, my style, but my American neighbour suggested keeping close to original. I was going to gut most of the cupboards and diner style bench, put in a wood stove, paint it forest green, flip the springs over the axle...I'm wondering if I'd be wiser to not do this, even if not doing a serious resto ( which I wouldnt do, regardless) as I will plan to sell it eventually. Id like to build something from scratch eventually, so was going to fix this up for now and on to the next project... Just thought I'd get peoples opinions in this trailer! Its been under a roof for over 30 years. I can get paperwork for it, its in pretty good original condition, no leaks or anything wrecked. Dont know yet what works and doesnt. THink its early 70's. I tarred the roof just to be safe. I did pull off ceiling and its clean. Anyway, what do you guys think? Should I just do what I want, or would it devalue this ol trailer unreasonably? I have more pics if anyone is interested. THanks for any insight! Glad to help anyone source old trailers to restore. I know of a few in these parts...

trying to post a couple photos here... and hope I shouldnt have siliconed the roof instead of using roofing tar! ooops. just didnt realize I may be dealing with a dusty gem.

file:///E:/DCIM/100MSDCF/DSC03546.JPG

how do I post a photo? thanks again for any help

It's your trailer so do what you want with it. Sort of like old cars...some restore to original condition, some soup 'em up, others make them into something totally different. You own it, do what you want with it.

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11 Replies

BlueridgeCoachm
Explorer
Sep 30, 2015
Those old Terry,s were great trailers. Down here in North Carolina they are far and few to find in good condition. I worked for a RV dealer in upstate New York in the 80,s and they always brought good money. I hope you get some pics posted.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Sep 29, 2015
See my post here on how to post a picture into your thread. :)

By the way, my opinion is that it would be a huge shame to destroy that trailer and make it into something else since it seems to be in quite good condition now.
Barney
Terryallan
Explorer II
Sep 29, 2015
As to the wood stove. I would only suggest you do a lot of reading. Wood stoves in a trailer especially a small trailer can be very dangerous from several standpoints. One the lack of air. Unless you leave a window, or door open. Both you, and the wood stove will go out. and two, The speed of which a TT can burn.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Sep 29, 2015
If your plan is to resell it, then I'd suggest your mods be more inline with what people would generally want when looking for a vintage trailer. This means restoring it to original as possible, possibly with upgraded components/appliances. But as stated, do with it as you want as it it yours. Sounds like a find - it having sat under a roof for 30 years.

Use this link to post pictures.

Cut and paste the script it gives you into your post.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Sep 29, 2015
Do what you want with it, the trailer is unlikely to ever have any great value.
gbopp
Explorer
Sep 29, 2015
You tarred he roof? What did you use?

I think a wood stove in an 18' TT is overkill. It would take up a lot of space. But that is just my opinion.

Please keep us updated on your progress.
Earl_E
Explorer
Sep 29, 2015
It's your trailer so do what you want with it. Sort of like old cars...some restore to original condition, some soup 'em up, others make them into something totally different. You own it, do what you want with it.
terrytodo
Explorer
Sep 29, 2015
how do I post a photo? thanks again for any help
terrytodo
Explorer
Sep 29, 2015
file:///E:/DCIM/100MSDCF/DSC03546.JPG
terrytodo
Explorer
Sep 29, 2015
trying to post a couple photos here... and hope I shouldnt have siliconed the roof instead of using roofing tar! ooops. just didnt realize I may be dealing with a dusty gem.