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The_Hegemon's avatar
The_Hegemon
Explorer
Aug 23, 2015

parts identification on an old shasta compact.

Hey, everyone. I'm brand new to to forum and a brand new trailer owner (1972 Shasta Compact) who is ready to learn. I may be asking some newbie questions here, so please bear with me!

I bought a trailer in fair/good condition for a good price. When I bought it, i forgot to ask him what a few of the parts do!

Attached is a picture of stuff i need identification of (besides the plug).

Also, it's not in horrible shape, but the part of the wood siding closest to the ground has some "fraying". The layering of the wood is coming apart on the bottom inch or so. Is this something normal from a long life? I'll include a picture of that, too.
Thanks so much for the help!


http://imgur.com/eRImvCb,RW9rYet#0
http://imgur.com/eRImvCb,RW9rYet#1
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2015
    Welcome to the forum. Are you familiar with Tin Can Tourists? It's a site for vintage RV's. Maybe you can find some info on your TT on their site.
    I'm sure someone here will answer your immediate questions.
    Enjoy your travels.

    Clicky 1

    Clicky 2
  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2015
    Cool camper.

    This is a Shasta water fill pot. Your one, at bottom right, is another version.

    EDIT: BT is correct: The thing I thought was a furnace pipe is a pressurized water connection. (Found a photo on line.)

    Not sure what the cap with the chain is. If your camper doesn't have grey tanks, that might be a place to attach a hose to drain your sink outside? Might be easier to tell if you posted a photo of it open.

    (Thanks for the Courtesy Clickies, gbopp)
  • BTPO1's avatar
    BTPO1
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2015
    The fitting on the lower left looks like a hose connection for the pressurized water system.

    The fitting on the lower right looks like a water fill to the fresh water tank to be used with a pump.

    The fitting on the upper right is the power cord.

    The fitting on the upper left is possibly a sink drain, Not really sure though. You should be able to go to the opposite side and see where it goes. It would be the easiest way to tell. JMO
  • CavemanCharlie's avatar
    CavemanCharlie
    Explorer III
    Aug 23, 2015
    For a travel trailer that old a little bit of rot like in your second picture is quite common. How you decide to fix it is up to you.
  • BTPO1's avatar
    BTPO1
    Explorer
    Aug 25, 2015
    The Hegemon wrote:
    Thanks, guys, that's very helpful!


    Got my curiosity up, where did the connection in the upper left go?
  • dannytas's avatar
    dannytas
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2015
    Hey Hegemon, that looks like a fun project. We picked up a '78 wilderness and had to deal with some rot. The nice part is that the aluminum "skin" comes off easy. Then we just replaced the wood and remounted the 'skin'. No special tools, except, I did borrow a pneumatic stapler from my construction buddy. As far as the 4 connections, I agree with BTPO1(Jack)...enjoy...

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