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Those poor people. That could be everything they own in that U-Haul.
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KennyG
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My experience with I-80haul has been positive - solid trailer, towed well, which is good. In our area we have zero other options for trailers. Rental trucks yes but trailers no other options.
V65ozzie
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That had to be before my time, I didn't even know they had camping trailers....
Wow, I googled them, cool. Must have phased them out in the early 80's. Wouldn't mind having one. Looks like a Scamp. Probably way overpriced now.
This video says it was 1985 and sold off in 1991...
U-Haul UHaul CT13 original Camper Trailer for sale #1 - YouTube
V65ozzie
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I left U-haul in 1980 I believe, never saw one.
V65ozzie
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U-Haul - America's Moving Adventure!
(Definitely hauling something wrong.)
That looks a lot like what happened to my friend. Truck caught fire, had two motorcycles in the back, along with his household stuff. Everything burned up. U-Haul refused to pay for them because they forbid hauling vehicles inside the trucks. He sued, eventually got paid, it was the truck that caught fire, the bikes were innocent victims.
Fallon
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Close cousins. I have a 70s 13' Boler (the original fiberglass shell RV copied by Scamp, Casita, U-haul & others) as well as a 2002 17' Casita.
Selling off the Boler as it's small for our needs & it needs a remodel, but the shell is solid. Can't beat 800lbs & the ability to see straight through due to the huge front & rear windows. Most stick built trailers that are 10-20 years newer have been in the landfill for a long time.
V65ozzie
Bronze Member
Well, you are in CO, so I'm not even asking how much you want for it......
I've seen a couple of decent Bolers, but in good condition they are pricey, and I'd hate to take a sawzall to one in good shape, I gotta have at least a 4ft door in back.....
I'm waiting on an old enclosed trailer my company has, to be retired, I'll snap it up cheap hopefully, and convert to my needs, a combined camper/toy hauler. I've already started collecting stuff I need to do it. Drop down door/ramp is a plus, makes it easier to stow the motorcycle. I have a combination heat/ac unit, generator, sink, batteries, charger etc. Probably just go with a camp toilet, stow away when not in use(most places we stay when riding have facilities). Possibly an external mounted shower, but that requires either an instant hot water heater, or 240 V for a small household unit(of which I have one, that I removed from my house when I bought it-upgraded to smart larger unit)
I've coined the phrase "Tramper", A Stealth Trailer/camper. Running lights etc off battery power only would enable me to actually use on street parking to make overnight stops. If it were just me I wouldn't need any of this stuff....
Fallon
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Lol, way to much stuff to fit in a 13', those things are small. Fiberglass trailers aren't conducive to big doors either.Well, you are in CO, so I'm not even asking how much you want for it......
I've seen a couple of decent Bolers, but in good condition they are pricey, and I'd hate to take a sawzall to one in good shape, I gotta have at least a 4ft door in back.....
I'm waiting on an old enclosed trailer my company has, to be retired, I'll snap it up cheap hopefully, and convert to my needs, a combined camper/toy hauler. I've already started collecting stuff I need to do it. Drop down door/ramp is a plus, makes it easier to stow the motorcycle. I have a combination heat/ac unit, generator, sink, batteries, charger etc. Probably just go with a camp toilet, stow away when not in use(most places we stay when riding have facilities). Possibly an external mounted shower, but that requires either an instant hot water heater, or 240 V for a small household unit(of which I have one, that I removed from my house when I bought it-upgraded to smart larger unit)
I've coined the phrase "Tramper", A Stealth Trailer/camper. Running lights etc off battery power only would enable me to actually use on street parking to make overnight stops. If it were just me I wouldn't need any of this stuff....
Amusing how there really aren't any big differences between a 70s Boler & a 13' Scamp you can buy new today. Same look, same layout inside. 13' Standard Trailers - Layout 1 - Scamp Trailers If I recall those U-haul trailers had a vertical seam from to back rather than the more common belly band all the way around. Otherwise lots pretty similar. Check out The Fiberglass RV Community, especially their forums if you are interested in the fiber glass trailers like the Boler, U-haul, Scamp, Casita, etc.
Ping me in an IM if you are interested in more info, or interested in the trailer. Shell & frame are good, inside needs a remodel. Might as well get try & get the thread back on track though.
V65ozzie
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