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

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

Answer: Dear P.: Someone may see this and respond. Here’s hoping. Blessings, Luise

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

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

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

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

Answer:  Dear M.: I don’t have that information but we’ll pubish your request and see if you get a response. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear J.: I am not up to date on appraisals. When a trailer is that old, most people watch the ads to get an idea of the price range and then put it up for a little more than that and add “OBO”. That’s for Or Best Offer. Some buyers are willing to pay a fair price but most want a super bargain these days because so many used RVs are available. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear D. I hope you get a response. Many posters do. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear Mitch: I would recommend the Breckenridge for several reasons. Right now, first and foremost, they are a solid, well-funded company that is hanging in when others are closing their doors. They also have a good, long-standing reputation in the industry.

I am not well versed on park construction and layout. You might contact Breckenridge to see if they have a development department to assist you. Many successful parks only allow seniors in an attempt to attract a more stable and responsible clientele than younger families often represent.

There are many Park Model parks are in Arizona and a trip down there might give you some good input regarding layout. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear C.: The DMV system attempts to reduce the chance of theft. In the process, it often defeats proof of ownership on vintage units. People get careless, don’t transfer title and then, down the line; others buy with a Bill of Sale only. All that can be done then, that I know of, is to stay off the road and use it is a park or in your yard.

Before you give up, you can try using paint remover, rust remover and fine sand paper to see if the VIN is imprinted on the tongue. If you can find that, you may be able to move forward. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear H.: Of course you can start over! I started my single RVing at age 60 and my lovely God-daughter is starting out at age 65!

Make sure you get a good support system. I recommend the Escapees Club. It was started by and is run by RVers, not the industry.  Go to: www.escapees.com .You can learn a great deal there before you hit the road.

I also think a membership in a group of parks like Thousand Trails is very useful. Go to: www.1000trails.com/ I always felt very secure there and knew what to expect. They used to have a singles club called The Lone Eagles. We often caravanned between parks.

I bought a membership in a camping club called Port Susan. You can find it at: www.portsusancamping.org That way I had a place to park my rig when I wasn’t traveling and could spend time (retreats) there as often as I wished. Some people sell their homes and get two lots there for a permanent address. You can stay as long as 6 months on each lot. Many others are “Snowbirds” and summer there.

My recommendation if you can’t get a new rig, is a used Toyota motor home. They are good on gas and easy to drive. I had a Sunrader. My God-daughter just got a Toyota Itaska. She found it on Craig’s list. Don’t get the 1/2 ton or the 4 cylinder, they are underpowered. You need 6 cylinders and a 1 ton.

I towed a small pick-up, which is easier than it sounds, so I could set up and then come and go as I wished. Happy Trails! Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear C.: Try removing the pain and rust on the tongue and carefully sanding it. The VIN may be indented on there. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear D.: It could be a big problem. It’s an “orphan” trailer, which means the company is no longer in existence. I don’t know where you live. There can be differing requirements. If you have a DMV, that is the place to go and ask. Usually not having the VIN number precludes getting a title and license. When that happens, you can’ take it out on the road except with a Trip Permit. However, in many (but not all) locations, you can park it at home for an extra bedroom or workshop. They can be fun to restore, too. Sometimes you can sand the tongue very carefully and find, under paint and rust, the indented VIN number. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear J.: Let’s post it and see if you get a response. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear C. You need to cover it but you also need air circulation to prevent mold and “sweating.”

The best way to do that inexpensively is to build a gabled, tent frame over it and then cover it with tarps or plastic. It has to be secured with heavy rope cables so it won’t take off in winter storms. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear C. OK let’s put your first question up here and hope you get a response. I have always been a chicken about this and have hired someone who could apply pressure and blow the lines for me. Blessings, Luise

Answer: Dear Steve: Let’s put your question up and hope we get an answer, sometimes we do! Luise

Answer: Dear R. and J. I remember those but I have no file on them. Lets print your request in the hopes someone will come forward with what you need. Blessings, Luise