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1972 Norris Travel Trailer

Luise Volta — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:06:08 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: Where may I find information on a 1972 Norris Travel Trailer, 13 foot. I’m about to go look at one and can find nothing about them. Thank you, S.

Answer: Dear S.: I have no information available on that make. It is what is called and “orphan”, no longer in production. Instructions and parts are rarely if ever to be found when it’s been over 40 years since it was made. There is, however, always a chance that someone will read your post here who has some data available and will answer. Lets give it a shot. You can also try www.TinCanTourist.com . Blessings, Luise

Electrical diagram

Luise Volta — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:04:56 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: I am looking for the electrical diagram for a 1976 Cardinal 16′ trailer. Do you know where I can find one? Thanks,

Richard Ash, (714) 788-4391 (Cell) theorangecountyhandyman@gmail.com

Answer: Dear Richard: No, I don’t off-hand, but I will put this up online. It’s a long shot but there have been times when people looking for a manual or some other item long out of print have had someone respond with exactly what was needed. Good luck. Blessings, Luise

Vin Number

Luise Volta — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:01:51 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: I can not find the vini # on a 32 foot country aire travel trailer. Please advise if possible. My manual says on left side of tongue but nothing there. C.

Answer: Dear C.: Often it is done by stamping the tongue so the Vin in recessed. If ithe tongue is painted over or even rusty, it can be hard to find. If either is the case, use pain remover and very fine sandpaper and then feel with you fingers. Also some manuals don’t cover all models and it is on the front cross bar where the tongue is attached…anyplace on that support. The same thing applies there regarding paint and/or rust. Blessings, Luise

Thinking About a Travel Trailer

Luise Volta — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:39:48 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: I am 50 years and feel like I’m just living life…working, sleeping and staying home, and I ready to LIVE for myself. My question is I want to buy a travel trailer that I can hook up to my toyota tacoma V6, and eventually find a traveling womens club and travel. How do I start all this? L.

Answer: Dear L. Congratulations! Been there/done that…and had the time of my life.

The answers to all of your questions and more can be found by going to my Home Page, scrolling down the right side until you come to “RV Advice” and clicking on that. Enjoy and happy trails! Blessings, Luise

Frolic Camper

Luise Volta — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:03:07 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: WE JUST BOUGHT A FROLIC CAMPER UNSURE OF THE YEAR CANNOT LOCATE A SERIAL NUMBER OR VIN ITS IN REALLY GREAT SHAPE ON THE INSIDE WE HAVE SEARCHED AND BELIEVE OURS IS A 1960′S SOMETHING DUE TO COMAPEABLES ON LINE BUT IT CAME OFF ON OLD CAMPGROUND LOT NO TITLE, SO WE DESPERTLY NEED TO LOCATE A VIN WE HAVE SEARCHED TO OUTSIDE OF THE CAMPER IN THE CABINETS ON DOORS PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. R.

Answer: Dear R: Some people have removed the paint on the tongue and carefully sanded the rust and have found a VIN indented into the metal. A few have done the same thing on the front cross bar of the frame. Neither is guaranteed but it’s worth a try. Also, you can ask your question on www.tincantourist.com Someone there might be able to help. Blessings, Luise

RV Registration

Luise Volta — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:27:55 +0000

Question: Dear Luise I have the VIN number to RV. Massachusetts needs a previousregistration I purchased this in RI from someone who used as a seasonal camper and never removed from site. I don’t know where she moved to. Please any info would be appreciated. Is there anywhere Ican find out if camper was registered previously. G.

Answer: Dear G.: That’s a new one for me. I have no idea but we can ask here. Blessings, Luise

Trailway Coach

Luise Volta — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:03:02 +0000

Email: troutman54@yahoo.com

Subject: Trailway Coach

Question: Dear Luise: I recently found an old camper called a trailway coach. I
think it is from the late 40′s or early 50′s. it was made by Steeves
Brothers fro oregon. Any info or pictures would be great. Thanks. R.

Answer: Dear R.: I don’t know tha tone but I’ll post for you here to see if someone else does. I would also suggest you go to: www.TinCanTourist.com to see if someone there can help. L.

Camper VIN Number

Luise Volta — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:44:47 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: please tell me where is the vin number locate at on a 1984 sportsmen camper. I asked earlier but you might have been busy, it’s getting dark soon and I need to locate it before husband goes to bed. L.

Answer: Dear L. I’m afraid my turnaround time here is not what you needed. I still had to put you ahead of nine other people.

If you are talking about my definition of a camper it is a unit you put in the bed of a pickup. The last one I had didn’t require a VIN number or license because they were considered personal property not vehicles. If you are referring to a travel trailer, some people call then campers, there has never been any standardization regarding VIN numbers, unfortunately. I have found them on the tongue and on the front crossbar support, but not always. Sometimes besides paint, there’s rust that needs to be removed. Good luck. Blessings, Luise

Finding Obsolete RV Parts

Luise Volta — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:01:23 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: well ifound the brake pads but now i need to replace the front rotors and the only parts company that made them does not manufacture them any longer. any suggestions would be greatly. T.

Answer: Dear T.: I would try a junk yard that specializes in RV parts. We have several near where I live (Seattle, WA.) There are also several Websites like used-rv-parts.buycheapr.com/ Blessings

No VIN on the RV Tongue

Luise Volta — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:36:09 +0000

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 only other place I know of to look is the cross bar that the tongue attaches to. Same procedure, unfortunately. Blessings, Luise

Toyota Sunrader Motorhome Parts

Luise Volta — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:01:49 +0000

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

RVing for Single Women

Luise Volta — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:04:22 +0000

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 least from what I’ve read. I guess my question is How realistic is this? I have no savings to work with {long story} Also I not thrilled about traveling all alone just because I love people I understand there are groups,to go with but I ‘d like that person next to me to talk too along the journey. I am also seriously considering living full time in a camper set up in a park for a yr or so to live cheaper. With the idea this would hopefully give me a bit of a cushion to syart out with. I came across your site & thought You would be the perfect person to ask & throw arround my idea! Tks a bunch! A.

Answer: Dear A.: Since I have been off the road for a while, I would like to suggest that you join the Escapees at www. Escapees.com/ They will offer you current answers to all of your questions and many you haven’t thought to answer. They have many sub-groups like women only and working women. It’s a camper-owned club not a commercial adventure and they have a marvelous camping club in Livingston, TX.

Please also go to www.portsusancamping.org for another prototype of a camping club where you could live for a while and maybe use later as a home base.

Lastly read “RV Travel Tales: Women’s Journeys in The Open Road” by J. Hall and “Full Time RVing: How to Make It Happen” by S, Minshell. Amazon has both. Blessings, Luise

Oldie But Goodie

Luise Volta — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:14:24 +0000

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 only thing I can find is a MHMA TCA regisiterd #1460507 any way to find the serial # from this? B.

Answer: Dear B.: The VIN number is usually what’s required. Sometimes it’s impressed into the metal of the outside of the cross brace that the tongue is attached to because of the practice of removing the tongue. It’s a terrible place to try to get to. You have to remove the paint and carefully sand it to find the indentations. And it’s a long shot.

Often the serial number becomes useless when the manufacturer goes out of business. Records are not kept indefinitely. I would ask the person who is going to sell you insurance for some help. He’s going to make a sale and get many renewals if you do business with him. My experience with the DMV has been varied. It seems to depend on the person who waits on you…some can get pretty tired and disinterested…while others will move heaven and earth for you. Good luck, Luise

What’s My Argosy Worth

Luise Volta — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:17:17 +0000

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 for it on Craig’s List. The right person has to see it and appreciate it. The ones in good condition are becoming more and more scarce. Pick a price that is reasonable like I did and stick with it. Blessings, Luise

1963 Yellowstone Camper

Luise Volta — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:49:23 +0000

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 pretty rare by now. Blessings, Luise

Looking For Fleetwing Manual

Luise Volta — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:21:59 +0000

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

RV With No VIN

Luise Volta — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:32:56 +0000

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 front cross bar, sand lightly and feel the surface for the indented number. It doesn’t always work but often it does. Blessings, Luise

1969 Pathfinder

Luise Volta — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:05:44 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: I am having a great difficulty in finding information about a 1969 Pathfinder. One of my friends grandparents was going to sell it to my fiance and I. everything is working and original pretty close to mint condition. It has the gas, ford 330 bus engine in it, and only 40,000 miles on it. They said they would be willing to let it go for 1500.00 to us, as a early wedding gift. My question is, Is that worth it? it has new tires. But as I searched online for it, It doesn’t seem to be listed anywhere, or any similar to it. I don’t think that its quite a 24′ long one, it seems much shorter. I hope someone on here can help me. Thank you kindly. Sincerely D.

Answer: Dear D.: There is not much reliable criteria going back that far. It is well worth the price, since it is in such good condition and has low mileage.

The only drawback that I am aware of is that you will have trouble finding parts and will probably have to settle for used parts. In addition, you may not be able find mechanics who want to work on it. If you are mechanical, that would help.

For the right person, it would be perfect but only you can decide whether that’s you or not. Blessings, Luise

1963 Yellowstone Camper

Luise Volta — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:03:27 +0000

Answer: Dear E.: Lets hope you get a response. They are pretty rare by now. Blessings, Luise

Finding Someone To Talk To

Luise Volta — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:59:39 +0000

Question: Dear Luise: My Husband and I moved from Oregon to Georgia,where he has a job so we can keep going until we retire. I need to have some contact with other people ,and we are in an rv resort for the next 3 yrs. How can I contact other rv’rs just for somone to talk to? J.

Answer: Dear J.: Join the Escapees Club: www.escapees.com . Blessings, Luise