Monday, November 4, 2013

1970's 29' Yellowstone Capri Travel Trailer

We were recently given this big ugly trailer...hence the nickname of "Big Ugly".  The plan is to restore it & give it a permanent home on my parents property, for us to use as a cottage.

The owners of this trailer were going to burn it.  It really stunk!  We (& my parents) saw potential though.


The roof, underbelly & center portion (kitchen area) of the trailer are in really good shape. 



When we tested the fridge, We had all of our fingers & toes crossed, but were not going to hold out breath.


What a bonus to have a perfectly operating fridge & stove!  The kitchen cupboards are in great shape too!


The front wall & rear wall will both have to be replaced, along with part of the side walls.  
The ceiling & floor seem to be in good shape.

Grandpa taped up all of the holes until spring when we can start to work on her

We filled the tires to take her for a 1 hour drive to her winter home.  It was amazing that they are all in good shape!  Also amazing, that the lights all worked!!  Signals, breaks...wow!

This old girl seems to like us!


Friday, November 1, 2013

New (Old) Cast Iron Waffle Iron, made by: James Smart Mfg. Company Brockville Ontario

I am going to restore this baby up as good as new!  Canadian made, "James Smart Mfg. Company, Brockville Ontario" - really old, but I am not sure how old.








AFTER


This waffle iron was hard to clean.  I sprayed it with oven cleaner 3 times, & let it sit for a couple of days each time.  A whole spray can, emptied.  So, because I ran out, I quit!  I scrubbed with a wire brush, & steel wool.  This is not a perfect restore by any means, but it is better than it was when I got it.  Maybe I will try again someday soon.  Regardless, I can't wait to use it.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

New Logo for the Vintage "Triple E" Trailer


I made her a new vinyl logo with my Cricut.



I am pretty happy that it turned almost identical to the original.
I added the "1970".

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Finally! We bought a little vintage trailer!

We are so excited!!!
I don't even know what it is...We pick it up tomorrow.  I think it may be a 14' Aristocrat Lo-Liner??
The owner said it was too low to take it rustic camping, so he lifted it.









Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The hunt continues....................

This was a post on my other blog a couple of years ago.  I was just thinking how not much has changed...Check it out.


This one is a '70's Glendale 20ft.  The outside is pretty good for its age,
but the inside needs work.  (Which really, is what we are looking for)

Nice Chandilier!!!   lol




Negatives:
  • leak in the roof (they all do at this age)
  • ceiling caving in (and someone started to fix it, but thankfully stopped - not pretty!
  • dirty
  • floor in front of the door is rotten
  • step needs welding
  • top bunk is on an angle - needs re braced
  • 1 known leaky window
Positives: 
  • good name
  • double axle and seems to sit nice & high
  • larger than we had hoped
  • outside in decent shape
  • leaks can be fixed
  • we can clean and even paint or reface
  • sleeps 6
  • FULL BATHROOM!
  • lots of storage
  • takes full size car tires
  • fibreglass corner moldings on the exterior
  • has awning - did not see the canvas opened, but the mechanism seemed good


FULL BATHROOM!!!!!!!!Shower / tub to the right - Comes complete with a fly strip at no extra cost!!
Hmmm, it wasn't jumping out at me, but now that I have the pros & cons sorted...it may not be a bad deal for $800...hmmmmm

I think in my brain, I was really hoping for a "cutsie" canned ham, or even a toaster!  We will see.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Aubrey Lake - Our favourite place for Rustic Camping

This place is quiet, & beautiful:

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Aubrey Lake



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The cooking fire pit



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Happy Canada Day!!!
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The camp site



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Cooking a Canadian breakfast on the fire 
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Canadian Breakfast
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In the Canadian lake
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the Canadian view
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 Canadian frog...
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Canadian Bath day!
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Went for a hike
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In the tent
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The Canadian boys
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The best popcorn we EVER had - in the new dutch oven on the campfire!
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The site
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The Canadian facilities
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The island across from us
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The MASSIVE tent
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Happy Canadian kid! :)
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More happy Canadians :)
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What a view
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Newfie Golf
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More happy Canadians :)
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Always happy :)
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& there is Sophie with Boy Canada #2
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Mr Canada is pretty proud of his light post - made with battery operated lights & a pole stuck in the truck above the Chuck Box
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Chin Up
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Canadian Widdler
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No need to change out of your PJ's!
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Happy Canada Day
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OMG, can you see the mosquitoes?? - thankfully outside of the tent.
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A little evening chill - & mosquito time!
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Beautiful
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