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Any Data on the Phoenix Travel Trailer?

By on May 5, 2010 in RV Advice

Question: Dear Luise: Hi from Texas Luise: I have recently purchased a vintage travel trailer I am sure it is a orphan. I have no numbers anyplace on this little thing. But I did find three of the original tags “PHOENIX” HECKAMAN MFG. INC. NAPPANEE, IND.  It is a rectangular black tag. There is two more, larger tags that has the bird the name Phoenix and smaller print Nappanee, Indiana. Both are broken but I will try to put one back together again. The big black PHOENIX tag in the top front middle is still there. In good shape. Also I have one oval tag that states AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TRAVEL TRAILER & CAMPER MF’RS INC. I found a HECKAMAN MODULAR HOMES website. I am going to contact them and see if there is any information anywhere about these camper. Mine is a 1961 but that is all I can offer to anyone doing the same thing I am doing with no good solid info. Thanks M.

Answer: Dear M.: I would also write to the Chamber of Commerce at Nappanee and ask if they have any history or know of anyone you could contact for more data. Blessings, Luise

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Luise’s long life has brought her to being the great grandmother of four teenagers. Born in 1927, the miles in between her teens and theirs have been full of falling and getting up, learning and growing and then falling and getting up again. A normal, though not simple, process. She has had diverse careers in nursing, teaching preschool, interior design, Real Estate sales, insurance adjusting and dairy herd testing. She’s lived in the Mid-west, South and West Coast. Luise is married to the love of her life, Val, born in 1911. Their little terrier, “Rosa,” makes most of the major decisions at their house, (or thinks she does).
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3 Responses to Any Data on the Phoenix Travel Trailer?

  1. T. September 27, 2011 at 12:48 pm #

    hi my husband and i recently purchased a phoenix travel trailer we have no idea of the year make or model we do know from some stickers on the inside door that it was used in 69 but as to how old we don’t know we are trying to figure where a vin number is located so we could possibly get a title to it if u know please let us know we have tried to locate the mfg only we haven’t been successful and if u have any idea how to get a title for it we would appreciate it. T.

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    • Luise October 9, 2011 at 6:08 pm #

      T. Remove the rust from the tongue and the paint and sand it carefully. Sometime the Vin is embedded there or on the front beam.

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  2. Tom Pearson October 17, 2011 at 9:39 am #

    Hello Luise
    I recently purchased a 1966 Mobile Scout and would like to know who to contact about the thin metal siding to match the original, Thanks

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