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jedodd
Explorer
Feb 22, 2017

1967 Terry 20 footer just aquired

It would seem that these are a bit rare as the only ones I find on the net are smaller ... this one has been in same family for the last 50 years and is in great shape for its age .. we plan on keeping it very original as far as looks but upgrading the mechanical and electrics
right now we have to get it out of the place its been hibernating for the last few years and put new tires on it .. anyone out there with other Terry's. we would love to find manuals and such on it .. also will need to source parts for rebuilding the door .. about the only dent in the whole thing is that door ..
  • Vintage465's avatar
    Vintage465
    Nomad
    May 13, 2017
    We actually had a 1967 Terry and I think it was a 20' trailer. We put some miles and trips on it til we got kids and went he bunk house route. Ours was a rear couch that folded to a bed and a front dinette that folded to a bed. We installed gas lantern between the cabinet doors on the on cabinet over the dinette. What I really liked was the old style Hydro Flame furnace that was all propane and no 12v fan. Kept the trailer super warm and used no electricity! Had a nice outdoor storage cubby in the back side of the trailer too.
  • Downwindtracke1's avatar
    Downwindtracke1
    Explorer
    May 13, 2017
    Don't use pressure treated lumber that comes in contact with aluminum. It eats the aluminum.

    I had aluminum skin corrode from the inside out on a '72 hard top tent trailer.
  • CavemanCharlie's avatar
    CavemanCharlie
    Explorer III
    Feb 24, 2017
    Congratulations on the purchase of your Travel Trailer. This forum is a great resource if you have any specific questions don't be afraid to ask. It helps to use the brand name and model number of each thing you are asking about. For example : if you say the furnace doesn't work give us the name and model of the furnace. That way we can help you better.

    Everything has a learning curve and after you get it figured out you will see that it is easy to understand the systems in your travel trailer.

    Have a nice day and, Welcome to the board !!
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2017
    Manuals have always been generic, don't spend any time trying to find them. When you have the trailer, look it over very carefully for water intrusion. You will be doing a lot of sealing, don't use silicone. Ask here for the right materials.
  • Chrisatthebeach's avatar
    Chrisatthebeach
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2017
    I rebuilt the door on the Terry I used to have, the inner and outer skins and the frame was good, the wood inside had rotted. I ripped down pressure treated 2x4 to the correct dimension and with the original frame, some construction adhesive and new wood screws reassembled it to as good as new.
  • eubank's avatar
    eubank
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2017
    Isn't it cool to think you've got a 50 year old RV? Ours is 50 this year, too!

    Hitch yourself up with the TinCan Tourists. And with places like Vintage Trailer Supply online.

    :)
    Lynn
  • Alabama_Jim's avatar
    Alabama_Jim
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2017
    Best wishes on restoring as needed. I pray God grants you many fun and safe trips.

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