Product Description
SOLD GL #071564502019
EXTERIOR
Description: This vintage Spartan has a nice straight exterior shell and an interior with pretty nice birch woodwork. It definitely needs a good cleaning but has really good bones so it would make a great restoration project. Questions??? Please call Dan at 765-473-8088.
Bumper, Frame, & A-frame: This trailer has a 5“ x 1 1/2“ channel steel frame. It has surface rust but everything appears to be good and solid in all areas accessible for inspection.
Compartment Door/Keys: No.
Dents, Scratches & Damage: This trailer has some very small dents and dings and a few small patches. The bottom radius, which goes from the side to the bottom of the trailer is bad and is needing replaced. This trailers exterior does have some steel parts so the exterior was painted silver. The corner radiuses, rub rails, door jambs, and some window jambs are steel but all the exterior skin is aluminum. I have seen where people paint the steel parts dark gray then polish the aluminum and it really looks nice.
Entry Door/Keys: It has the original aluminum entry doors with riveted construction, which are in pretty nice shape. It has the original lock boxes on the interior but the exterior locks have been changed to a newer T-handle.There are no keys. Doors will need new seals.
Entry Step: It has both the front and rear steps, which both have surface rust. The step brackets will need some work or replaced.
Front Hoist: It has the original top wind front hoist, which is in working condition but could stand to be lubricated.
Hitch Coupler: It has the original hitch coupler with 2 inch ball. The coupler is in working order.
Roof: It has the original roof with steel panels and riveted construction. There is no obvious damage to the roof except for one 24 in. Square patch where the furnace vent originally came up through roof.
Screen Door: The front has the original screen door but it needs repaired and a new screen. The rear screen door is missing.
Tail, License & Marker Lights: It has all four of the original KD 540 marker lights with steel bezels and glass lenses. All glass lenses appear to be in good condition. It has the original Bargman trail light #2 tail lights with steel bezels and glass lenses. The glass lenses appear to be in good condition. It has the original license plate light but the clear lens and bracket are missing. Temporary tow lights have been added to the rear of trailer so that it can be towed home safely.
Underbelly: It has the original underbelly with a Masonite board, Which is approximately 60% intact. When restoring, we normally just tear all this old material off and undercoat the bottom of the trailer with a good quality automotive undercoating.
Window Glass/Seals: It has all of the original windows except for the center window in the front. windows are complete with hardware and screens except for a few. Most windows have steel jams but all the windows have aluminum frames that hold the glass. There are five panels with cracked glass. These have been taped up to keep water out. All windows will need new seals.
INTERIOR
Description: The interior of this trailer is mostly original but does show some wear from use. It is very dirty and needs a major cleaning. Most of the Birch paneling is in decent condition.
Cabinet - Closet Doors: It has all of the original Birch cabinet doors, drawers, and closet doors. Some of them have some delamination on the fronts.
Catches: Original. Bathroom door is missing the door latch.
Countertops: It has the original gray cracked ice style kitchen countertops with matching backsplash. The backsplash in pretty decent condition but the countertops are pretty well worn out. The bathroom has the original gray cracked ice countertops with matching backsplash. The backsplash and countertop is in decent condition.
Floor: The floor seems to be solid in all areas accessible for inspection.
Floor Covering: It has carpet over most of original flooring, which is in poor condition.
Table: No, but it still does have the U-shaped dinette booth. It would not be real hard to make a table from plywood.
Unit Sleeps: There is room for up to six people, but currently there are no beds and trailer.
Walls: It has the original Birch paneling on walls and the ceiling, which is in pretty decent condition.
RUNNING GEAR
Description: It has the original running gear with the exception of brand new tires and wheels. We did not inspect and repack wheel bearings but we towed the trailer over 600 miles with no problems.
Axle/Springs: It has the original drop axles with leaf spring suspension. It has surface rust but everything appears to be good and solid.
Dry Weight: 6960#
Hitch Ball Height: Approximately 19 inches.
Hitch Ball Size: 2 inch.
Hitch Weight: Approximately 835 pounds.
Hub Caps: No.
Safety Chains: No.
Spare Tire: No.
Tire Conditions: It has four brand new 7:00-15 LT 10 ply biased tires mounted on new non-split rims with six lugs on 5 1/2 inch bolt circle.
FURNISHINGS
Description: Most of the original furnishings are no longer with this trailer.
Bed/Mattresses: No.
Couch/Gaucho: No.
Curtains: No.
Dinette Cushions: Yes, it has the original U-shaped dinette cushions, which are green vinyl and in fair condition.
ELECTRICAL
Description: It has the original Cutler Hammer brand breaker box with four automatic reset circuit breakers. This trailer has original copper wiring. Entire Electrical system and all appliances should be checked by certified expert before use.
110 Volt Lights: Yes, it has some of the original light fixtures and some are missing. Some light work and some don’t.
12 Volt Int. Lights: No.
Brakes: Yes, it has brakes on both axles which 3 of 4 are currently working. I’m guessing the other brake would work if new wiring was run.
Breakaway Switch: No.
Converter: No.
Int. Fan(s): It has an exhaust fan over the stove and one in the shower but neither one is currently working.
Plug for Ext. Lights: Yes, it has a seven way plug like most current RV use.
Porch Light: No.
RV Battery: No.
LP SYSTEM
Description: Most of the original LP system is missing. However, these items should be updated anyway for safety reasons. Entire LP system and all appliances should be checked by certified expert before use.
Auto Changeover: No.
Furnace: Yes, it has a Coleman brand Natural gas wall furnace, which is not original. It is untested.
Gas Bottle(s): No.
Gas Light(s): No.
Gas Regulator: No.
Range/Oven: Yes, it has the original Dixie brand 20 inch stove with oven. The oven looks to be complete with the exception it is missing one of the double grates. The oven is untested.
Refrigerator: It has the original Frigidaire brand electric refrigerator. It is not in very good shape and is very dirty on the interior. The refrigerator is untested.
Water Heater: No.
PLUMBING
Description: It looks like most of the copper lines and drains have been cut out so you better figure new plumbing for this one. Entire Plumbing system and all appliances should be checked by certified expert before use.
Air Pump: No.
Fresh Water Tank: No.
Kitchen Sink: It has the original two-bowl kitchen sink. The sink is showing a lot of wear.
Lavatory: Yes, it has the original laboratory. It also is showing a lot of wear.
Sewer Holding Tank: No.
Shower: Yes.
Toilet: Yes, it has the original toilet but it is very dirty.
Tub: No.
Waste Holding Tank: No.
Water Intake Valve (City): No.
Water Pump: No.
SPECIAL
Description: Since this trailer has a nice exterior skin and pretty nice wood work on the interior it definitely has lots of potential. It could be used as a camper, a guest house, or a secondary home on the lake or river.
OTHER
Description: We can do minor repairs or full restoration to this trailer or other vintage campers if you so desire. If you have not done so yet, you might visit our Restoration page: https://www.vintagecampers.com/restorations.php
Air Conditioning: No.
Awning: No.
Microwave: No.
Stabilizer Jacks: No.
TV Antenna: No.
MISC.
Description: This trailer does not come with any optional equipment or hitch parts. If you are interested in buying this trailer please check out our "terms and conditions" page. If this vintage trailer does not suit your needs, please check out all the other vintage campers we have at www.VintageCampers.com.
Dolly Wheel: No.
Equalizer Bars: No.
Hitch Head: No.
Owner's Manual: No.
Owner's Paperwork: No.
Sway Control: No.
