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Travel_queen_M7's avatar
Sep 20, 2014

Purchasing question

I am new to the forum. I signed up because I am going to look at a 1972 travel queen 8' tomorrow. And I was wondering what the opinion was on them? The guy only wants $300. I stopped and did a quick look inside and all the appliances look like they are in great condition. I will try and post some pictures. I am looking at it as a restoration because I don't have the $$$ for a new one and I really like the look of the vintage campers. Any insight on these campers would be helpful.
Thanks
  • TQ...very cool...post some pics and let us know how you do!
  • If there's no visable rot, ceiling paneling not bubbled or soft jack attachments solid and appliances WORK without leaking gas, etc side walls solid then you have potentially "good bones" to work with. Having just finished some rehab on our older camper be advised that the repairs can get expensive. Aged plumbing can seem fine till pressured up then the leaks will start. Test water lines with 12V water pump not city water as its quicker to cut the water supply off and reduce flooding. Been there done that! Ours has definitely been worth the expense. Those bathrooms can get expensive and the wait times for component delivery can be long. Good luck.
  • doesn't matter how the appliances look, how do they work? a refer, furnace, etc. and you have a cost of a newer one.
    bumpy
  • Open your photo in Photobucket. Click in the box that says Direct. When you click, it will copy the data automatic, if not, copy it. In RV.NET, click on the photo icon. On the box "Enter the complete URL for the image.", paste the data from Photobucket. Make no entry in the Height box. Enter 640 in the Width box. Then click finish.

    Wayne
    Moderator

  • The biggest concern would be the dimensions of the portion that sits below the bed rails of the truck - will it fit, or is the truck bed too tall. Same for the cabover - will it sit high enough about the cab of your truck.