I'm looking at an old 1950s aluminum Spartan Spartanette trailer. If I were to do anything with it, I would tear everything down to the "studs" and add insulation and redo the interior from there. How do I check for "structural" issues? Are there likely to be any? Axels and such? It's cheap, about $600. Needs new wheels, lights, etc.
Is an old camper trailer likely to have structural issues?
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grashley
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Being that old, who knows?? Since it aluminum, there should be no rust! ;D My concern would be cracks in the frame. Even hairline cracks can become a big problem over time. Big cracks are a problem NOW!
Since you plan a total rebuild, I would replace the axles. You get new brakes that way, too. Once it is torn down, I would have a good welder or metals fabricator take a real good look at the frame.
At that price, it is worth most of that as scrap metal if it is not worth rebuilding.
Since you plan a total rebuild, I would replace the axles. You get new brakes that way, too. Once it is torn down, I would have a good welder or metals fabricator take a real good look at the frame.
At that price, it is worth most of that as scrap metal if it is not worth rebuilding.
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