Travel Trailer Question

BGarcia88FJ62 · 04-09-08, 05:05 PM

For all that know a little about vintage or older Travel Trailers. My neighbor has a small 8x12 or 8x14 1964 "Magnolia Travel Trailer" made in Manila, Arkansas.
Very clean on the outside, trailer frame has a little rust on it but it's typical for it's age. Sleeps (4), (3) burner stove and (1) light run on propane. it has electric lights as well, small kitchen sink and a good amount of storage inside. The inside is clean as well the roof was been sealed and cool decked the inside didn't appear to have any major leaks or anything. The head height isn't all that great but do able. I've looked for info online and found a lot of similar trailers but not this exact one. Their asking for $1000.00 bucks for it and I was just wondering if anyone might have a clue if it's a decent deal or not. Any forsight will be greatly appreciated.

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sseaman · 04-09-08, 07:50 PM

i think on older ones like that it all comes down to what you are looking for an how much you can spend. In our area it seems for $1k and under they are pretty rough, or popups. anything to get you out of the house and outdoors is worth something

REZARF · 04-09-08, 07:57 PM

Gotta' pic?

Might help us price it for you.

Drew

BGarcia88FJ62 · 04-10-08, 01:04 PM

Very similar to this one. Not restored to pristine condition as this one but similar
Thanks' ya'll

Corey · 04-10-08, 02:07 PM

I use to camp in those every summer with my parents back in the 60's.
They would rent one for vacation.

I slept in the roll out bunk that was either up front or in the rear.

They had propane lights too on the walls.

They were really great trailers.

KOWBOY · 04-10-08, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGarcia88FJ62

Their asking for $1000.00 bucks for it and I was just wondering if anyone might have a clue if it's a decent deal or not.

If'n you like it ... and if'n you want it ... then it's a good deal.

Don't matter what the price is.

sirenmoses · 04-10-08, 07:07 PM

I'd call that a good price, if everything works.

I looked at a similar type in my area that was beat up pretty bad & they wanted $1500.

04-09-08, 05:05 PM	#1
BGarcia88FJ62 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calhoun, Ga. TLCA# 16650 Posts: 318	Travel Trailer Question For all that know a little about vintage or older Travel Trailers. My neighbor has a small 8x12 or 8x14 1964 "Magnolia Travel Trailer" made in Manila, Arkansas. Very clean on the outside, trailer frame has a little rust on it but it's typical for it's age. Sleeps (4), (3) burner stove and (1) light run on propane. it has electric lights as well, small kitchen sink and a good amount of storage inside. The inside is clean as well the roof was been sealed and cool decked the inside didn't appear to have any major leaks or anything. The head height isn't all that great but do able. I've looked for info online and found a lot of similar trailers but not this exact one. Their asking for $1000.00 bucks for it and I was just wondering if anyone might have a clue if it's a decent deal or not. Any forsight will be greatly appreciated. . __________________ Benjamin D.Garcia Calhoun, Georgia (Mine) 1988 FJ62, 1985 FJ60(Trail Rig In Progress), 1979 1/2 Ton Chevrolet P/U (Hers) 2005 Nissan XTerra SE 4x4 "May I offer you something to blur your vision"

04-09-08, 07:50 PM	#2
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,355	i think on older ones like that it all comes down to what you are looking for an how much you can spend. In our area it seems for $1k and under they are pretty rough, or popups. anything to get you out of the house and outdoors is worth something __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k

04-09-08, 07:57 PM	#3
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Gotta' pic? Might help us price it for you. Drew __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

04-10-08, 01:04 PM	#4
BGarcia88FJ62 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calhoun, Ga. TLCA# 16650 Posts: 318	Very similar to this one. Not restored to pristine condition as this one but similar Thanks' ya'll Attached Images __________________ Benjamin D.Garcia Calhoun, Georgia (Mine) 1988 FJ62, 1985 FJ60(Trail Rig In Progress), 1979 1/2 Ton Chevrolet P/U (Hers) 2005 Nissan XTerra SE 4x4 "May I offer you something to blur your vision"

04-10-08, 02:07 PM	#5
Corey IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA. Posts: 661	I use to camp in those every summer with my parents back in the 60's. They would rent one for vacation. I slept in the roll out bunk that was either up front or in the rear. They had propane lights too on the walls. They were really great trailers. __________________ Corey '07 FJ Cruiser, '91 4Runner is gone ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, custom rack goodies, so much more, see my website My Forum - My Website - My Rigs Build-up - Roof Top Tent - Video Of My Penthouse

04-10-08, 07:07 PM	#7
sirenmoses IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: central nm Posts: 951	I'd call that a good price, if everything works. I looked at a similar type in my area that was beat up pretty bad & they wanted $1500. __________________ what shall I drive today: Oct 84 tan fj60, 260k mi -- dobermobile Sept 84 tan fj60, 202k -- spare (to be installed) 2.5" BDS suspension, SROR front bumper, Rowlands storage panels 85 Honda Accord, 110k -- commuter 91 Kawasaki Concours, 50k -- on the road again

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