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No VIN on the RV Tongue

Question: Dear Luise: Where can i find the VIN number on a 1978 Puritan camper looked on the tongue not there where else. D. Answer: Dear D.: You have to carefully remove the paint and rust because the VIN is indented. If you did that and there’s nothing…(you have to go by “feel”) then the [...]

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Toyota Sunrader Motorhome Parts

Question: Dear Luise: I’M SEARCHING FOR A PARTS NUMBER FOR FRONT DISK PADS FOR A1983 TOYOTA SUNRADER. trstephens1952@gmail.com Answer: Dear T.: The best source I know of is www.tincantourists.com They have a restoration link. Good luck, Luise    

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RVing for Single Women

Question: Dear Luise: I’m a 52 yr young single woman. I have more recently become interested in RVing. The idea just really appeals to me. One I think because I think it can be Fun and if I travel and take up some kind of work on the rd it can be very doable financely. At [...]

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Oldie But Goodie

    Question: Dear Luise: I have an old Pathfinder mobil home out of Spencer, Wisconson that has no tag for serial # the tongue has been removed, the wiring replaced and the water heater area removed. All the logical places to find a serial #. The problem is I can’t get insurance on my land without it. The [...]

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What’s My Argosy Worth

Question: Dear Luise: What is the value of a 1977 26′ Argosy travel trailer in very good condition? M. Answer: Dear M.: When they are that old, the value is pretty much in the eyes of the beholder. I figured what mine cost and what I had put into it and got what I asked [...]

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1963 Yellowstone Camper

QUESTION: DEAR LUISE: WE HAVE A 1963 13FT CAMPER WITH THE OVERHEAD BUNK. iT IS A YELLOWSTONE CAMPER MADE IN ELKHART IND. i AM TRYING TO GET INFO ON IT AND SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS ONE AND SEE SOME PICS OF ONE. E. Answer: Dear E.: Lets hope you get a response. They are [...]

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Looking For Fleetwing Manual

Question: Dear Luise: I just purchased a 1975 Fleetwing 22 foot travel trailer, would like to know if anybody knows where I can get a Owners/service manual. P. Answer: Dear P.: Someone may see this and respond. Here’s hoping. Blessings, Luise  

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RV With No VIN

Question: we bought a 1977 coachmen travel trailer only got bill of sale ,the vin# is wore off and don,t know who original owner is what can we do to get title. thank you. C. Answer: Dear C.: Look for the VIN number for Vehicle Identification. Remove the rust and paint on the tongue and [...]

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