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1972 Airstream Sovereign 31

Kerhonkson, New York

Make Airstream Sovereign

Category Travel Trailer

Posted 1 Month Ago

She is in very good condition according to the seller. Gutted to the shell and completely refurbished with high-end materials. All wiring drains and electric panel are new. All systems work as designed. BEAUTIFUL RV !! Stock #243061 BEAUTIFUL ** Sovereign 31 by AIRSTREAM ** Completely Renovated !! READY TO GO !! Amazing Renovated 1972 Airstream Sovereign 31 is perfect for Deluxe guesthouse or Airbnb rental. Completely gutted to the shell and renovated with full kitchen and bath. New steel frame. Quality materials used with custom cabinets and trim. The bathroom has good size shower, sink, and toilet. Plenty of storage throughout. The kitchen has a 2 burner stovetop with a glass cover, a convection microwave, and a large stainless steel sink with a cover. Solid wood counters. Queen size bed and also large size All Windows removed and resealed and have new custom awnings There are no tanks other than the hot water tank. That was 6 or 10 gallons. It was set up as a semi permanent location guest house/AirBnB and to be hooked up to water, electric, and septic/sewer ** DETAILED INFO FROM SELLER on the renovations ** This beautifully renovated 31 foot 1972 Airstream Sovereign Land Yacht is designed to work perfectly as a tiny house, deluxe guesthouse, or an Airbnb rental. She sleeps 3 adults comfortably (or 2 adults and 2 children). The RV has a stylish mix of contemporary, modern, clean white, stainless steel, custom woodwork and natural textures. Her open floor plan feels spacious and is easy to clean. She's full of modern amenities and upgrades. There is significant storage including a hanging closet, under bed access, sliding door cabinets, and deep drawers. Travel is possible using locations with septic, water, and electric service hook ups (KOA campgrounds etc.). ** This Airstream has been converted to all electric service for convenient hook up. Pull her up, hook her up, and you are ready to live in comfort! ADDITIONAL DETAILS custom mahogany and spalted maple cabinets with tons of storage douglas-fir L counter top with space for food preparation plus 11 foot counter top running along opposite side daybed with custom fabric cover and pillows with side tables. 2 new good quality mattresses (full and twin) new residential plumbing fixtures Lumicor reed end panels and sliding doors, Bathroom sliding barn door with custom hardware new weather resistant durable floor over replaced and repaired sub floor steel frame structure repaired and extra steel added under bathroom. New interior finish with Benjamin Moore products windows refurbished with new gaskets and seals window screens replaced and refinished original refurbished roller shades in Vista View windows 3 custom roof vent interior covers over refurbished mechanics new lock set for entrance door, hinge and latch rebuilt plus all access hatch locks rekeyed and matched easy access for servicing systems PLUMBING new PEX freeze resistant plumbing set up for cold weather draining new efficient water heater with overflow pan and drainage lines new European kitchen faucet with pull down sprayer and stainless steel kitchen sink, new Kohler porcelain toilet, new European bathroom faucet and designer ceramic bathroom sink new full size shower body and shower head and new pressure regulator, new drain lines and venting ELECTRIC new 100 amp electrical panel and breakers (currently set up for 50 amp service with possible expansion) new 12 gauge electrical wiring including extra outlets, switches, connections, built-in USB chargers, and GFI kitchen outlets, new double burner energy efficient induction cooktop, new built-In Stainless Steel microwave, new 4.5 cu ft Stainless Steel refrigerator with freezer, energy star rated, separate direct lines for AC, cook top, refrigerator, microwave, heaters, and water heater, Yamaha stereo receiver with bluetooth and remote and 4 Pioneer built-in speakers, new energy efficient LED modern under cabinet lighting, bathroom wall sconces, and ceiling fixtures, new multi colored LED accent lighting with remote and LED refurbished reading lights above daybed, new low profile European electric wall heater in living space and built-in electric heater in bath and kitchen exhaust vent system refurbished, built-in air conditioning unit cleaned and serviced EXTERIOR aluminum skin stripped and cleaned, polished to a beautiful shine, all seams and doors resealed and waterproofed new exterior light electronic hitch jack refurbished A-frame, hitch, and bumper cleaned and refinished original zipdee individual window fabric awnings refurbished, wheel bearings checked and repacked tires in great shape including spare. working travel lights (break, reverse, turn, and running) and new reflectors rock guard for front windows Reason for selling is lack of use.

1972 Airstream Land Yacht 27' Overlander Twin

Hudson, Florida

Make Airstream Land Yacht

Model 27' Overlander Twin

The seller has not used this RV for camping. Was purchased as a project to complete but decided life had enough stuff going on, so this unit is being sold "as is." The body of the airstream has a few nicks, but overall the body is in really good condition. The RV has no water damage, and all seals seem very good. The interior is all original and it's amazing how well it has held up. The curtains will probably need replaced and the bathroom will need some work. The A/C, heat and electrical components have not been tested. Unit does not have any propane in the tanks, tanks are older and probably need replaced. Stock #317211 Make it Your Own! 27 Foot! Fits in Most Parks! Twin Beds in the Back! The absolute perfect size, not too big, but yet big enough, at 27', this Airstream can fit into almost all campgrounds, and this International Land Yacht Series was one of their flagship production trailers back in 1972. Step back in time when quality meant quality, and Airstream made their trailers last. It's amazing how well these Airstreams hold up even after 50 years. This 1972 27-foot International Land Yacht is overall in good condition. Our seller went back and forth on fixing it up or letting someone else use their imagination to make the trailer their own. Eventually, the seller decided to clean it up, leave the original equipment intact, and let someone build their Airstream to fit their own personality and lifestyle. This Airstream has good bones, not beat up or banged up, tires have less than 1,000 miles on them, and are right at two years of age. The unit was recently moved to its current location and was pulled about 50 miles without any problems. Nothing has been used in the RV for several years, so the seller is not sure what works or does not work, so you are buying an RV that needs work to be completed and ready for everyday use. You can see the original factory brochure in the "Read Review" tab under our pictures. Feel free to call us with any questions. Reason for selling is not using it..

1972 Nomad Travel Trailer

Los Angeles, California

Posted Over 1 Month

New 8 ply tires & rims including spare. Brand new battery. Brand new bed/couch. Easy layout with lots of storage inside and one compartment on the outside. Wood and ceiling in good condition, nothing leaks. Sleeps 5, back couch turns into double bed, kitchenette couch turns into double bed, cabinets above couch turn into a single bed (never tried it). Double stainless sink. Toilet is ceramic and should be upgraded for long term use. Water pump for kitchen sink works. Unsure about the water capacity possibly 10 gallons. Toilet is ceramic and should be upgraded for long term use. You could turn toilet into a shower combo if you want to spend the money. Water pump for kitchen sink works. Unsure about the water capacity possibly 10 gallons. Black water tank, there is a grey water line but no tank. 110V 12 volt battery. Medium sized fridge clean and works, microwave comes with. Mid sized wardrobe with some floor space for shoes etc... Lights all work. Small attached pull up awning for front window. Overall pretty clean but does need some work. Once had a recessed radio so there is a small hole between the cabinet and front window that is barely noticeable. Door needs to be adjusted slightly and deadbolt installed. Outside could use a paint job. Sold as is. Weighs about 1,200 lbs my 4 door Jeep pulls it fine.

American Camper travel trailer 15' canned ham Vintage Mini HOME rebuilt NEW

Oshkosh, Nebraska

Make American Coach

Model Travel Trailer

NEW fresh rebuilt Vintage trailer, We rebuilt it from the bare frame up. The only used items are the fuse box, the sink and the rear window, everything else is new. Remote control NEW air conditioner, New Glass front refrigerator, New self heating faucet, New water tank and pump. (( P.s )) there is no on board waste tank, it drains into portable waste tank to behind passenger side tire. .. New 3/4inch floors with New laminated wood flooring with foam between to help hold in the cold air during summer and to keep the cold out in the winter. R 13 insulation in roofing, with 3/8 plywood on roof. The Whole camper is wrapped in sheet aluminum with every screw sealed into place with caulking and each seam was also sealed with caulking as well. The walls are also 3/4 flooring. We didn't add to many windows so we could keep our privacy, but we added a 6 foot 6 inch hand made Dutch Door with a real stained glass porthole window into the upper door. The rear window works well and seals up nicely. All interior lights are LED, and the glass front refrigerator is lite with blue LED lights too. There is Four outlets under the sink, One runs the self heating faucet and the other is for the refrigerator. That leaves two open outlets ( we put our microwave under there ). There is another outlet in the counter top were we had our convection range for the occasional inside cooking. There is a real wood cutting board at the end of the counter top over the glass front refrigerator. The REAL Queen mattress is over a LARGE storage area that also houses the 30 gallon water tank and two batteries. " there is a ton of room under there." At the foot of large queen sized bed is a flat screen Tv double swing mounting plate and outlet to plug the Tv into. ( Tv not included ). There are also LED track lights on each end of the upper cabinets. Lots of storage in this small camper. There is even a large closet with display area on top at the entrance end of the camper. The Air conditioner we installed is remote controlled and was made to cool a 800 square foot room, so its more than adequate for this little trailer, " it gets cold enough to almost hang meat inside this thing ". As stated before we kept the windows to a minimum for added privacy, security and to make this little camper really easy to heat and cool. It is very strong and light. It does have electric trailer brakes ((( BUT they are NOT wired ))) simple to do so, but our truck didn't have the controls for them is we didn't hook them up, BUT if new owner wants I can have them wired at local shop. Tires and bearing are new as well. It looks a little older than its titled, ( we tried for a 1940's canned ham look ). The driver side aluminum upper band has funny bends in it. Nothing is hurt there, We just had a hard time with it's install. No hidden damages, its just poor installing on our part. We made this camper to be strong enough to take COLD winters and HOT summers. Our plans were to live in it and travel from kids home to vacation spots. But we have changed out minds and are going even smaller. Maybe a teardrop ? Either way its a RARE totally hand made trailer. Every joint and trim has been sealed and screwed. We even installed 4 steel ( L ) brackets on each side to hold the walls to the flooring and its bolted in 20 places under the flooring holding the whole unit to the frame. We have pictures of the entire restore project and will include as many as we can in the listing. Thanks for your time in interest in our little camper. IT is about 7 foot wide and about 7 foot tall inside, and about 15 foot in length. Pulls very easy too. I would be happy to bring this unit to its new home for 85 cents a loaded mile ANYWHERE including Mexico, Canada, Alaska and any of the 48 states. Along as we can sleep in it while we bring it to you. Contact us any time with questions (605)--920---8986. Please leave message, we will get back to you. IF YOU CAN NOT PAY..............PLEASE............DO NOT BID ............IF YOU ARE TRYING TO FRAUD..........I DO NOT FALL FOR THEM SO DO NOT TRY.... On Jan-15-17 at 08:45:42 PST, seller added the following information: I took it to a scale and it's over all weight is approx. 1800.

Scotty Travel Trailer

Leander, Texas

Make Scotty

Model Serro

Category Travel Trailers

1972 completely rebuilt from frame up Scotty travel trailer for sale. The dimensions are 6 x 12. It has a new axle. It's all new on the inside. It has a 3-burner Atwood stainless steel cooktop, double sink with Olympia bronze finish faucet, large 5.5 Norcold refrigerator with freezer. The refrigerator is 2-way. It has an electric fireplace, rear cold AC, storage rack on the back, propane tank with cover, new aluminum sheet roof, Fantastic in and out ceiling fan, Aqua Magic 5 toilet, closet, lots of storage (including storage with outside access), Gray, black and fresh water tanks, water pump, outside light, ceiling lights in under cabinet lighting, multiple outlets (including one outside), lined curtains with matching bedspread and decorative pillows, solar screens for all windows, new tires, electric brakes. It is light weight and very easy to pull. It has no water leaks! It is in excellent condition! And, it has a clear title. Our asking price is 8,500 OBO. Sold as is. No warranty. Thank you for your interest.

1972 Aristocrat Camper Travel Trailer

Pardeeville, Wisconsin

Make Aristocrat Lo-Liner

I have a well kept 1972 Aristocrat Lo-Liner camper travel trailer that my daughter and I used for hunting. Daughter number 2 will be hunting soon to time for me to bite the bullet and get a bigger camper. Lights work, radio (mp3 Player and CD) works, microwave works, fridge works, LP stove works, LP furnace works. Keeps you nice and dry too. Has good rubber on it and wheel bearings too. Has table that converts to bed, 2nd bed and a small bunk for a child. Has two large closets for storage, water hookup and electrical hook up. Also has racks on top for a canoe transport. Also has a deep cycle marine battery wired in to run lights when power hook up is not available. When power is available it charges the battery. I was asked about the cushion condition. I would recommend new covers for the table and seat cushions. They are not trashed but if you are going to use a lot new covers would be a plus. I always used a sheet over them when sleeping. Received another great question about a bathroom. There is a room in the camper next to the stove that a portable toilet could be placed in to serve as a bathroom. There is not a dedicated bathroom in this camper. Camper also measures 16' from bumper to hitch and is 7'2" wide From what I found online this camper is 1800lbs with a tongue weight of 225lbs. Also takes a 2" ball. Camper has been repainted by previous owner. Camper is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end auction early. Location is Pardeeville, WI Really a great little camper for the weekend camper or the hunter. Please feel free to ask questions. Have title for it too.

1972 airstream 27ft overlander travel trailer

Sheridan, Arkansas

Make Airstream

1972 airstream 27ft overlander project camper.Clear title in hand.This is a project camper that needs full restoration.Body of camper Does have a few dentsthat can be seen in photos . Airstream still sells the panels if you wanted to replace them. Inside will need some fixing up also.Camper hasn't been used in a wile so may need some minor plumbing and electrical work.We have never used the camper so selling as a project. The tires hold air fine but do have some age.There is a local tire shop here locally that stocks and installs camper tires.I do have a new brake light kit that will be installed. Camper is sold "as is" and all sales are final. Payment by cash on pick up or bank cashiers check,if paying bycashiers check check must clear before camper can be picked up.Payment due in 3 days of auction end.no international buyers.

1972 Play-Mor vintage camper,travel trailer

Boonville, Indiana

UP FOR SALE A 1972 PLAY-MOR CAMPER, VERY NICE ORIGINAL CONDITION. NEW 20 LB LP TANKS, NEW COVER FOR LP TANKS, NEW ATTWOOD 12 VOLT JACK, NEW 12 VOLT NAPA BATTERY, NEW PAINT , NEW EXTERIOR TRIM, HAS 4 COATS OF RUBBERIZED SEALER ON ROOF WITH NO LEAKS. HAS GAS STOVE WITH OVEN, ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR, FACTORY ELECTRIC HEATER THAT WILL RUN YOU OUT. FACTORY TOILET WITH HOLDING TANK. VERY COLD AIR CONDITINER, NEW SONY STEREO WITH SONY DVD/ CD WITH TWO SPEAKERS, HAS AWESOME SOUND . FLOOR IS VERY SOLID. VERY NICE CONDITION FOR THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 812-897-4049. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAVE A GREAT DAY.

1972 20 ft Roran travel trailer

Aberdeen, Washington

This has been a family trailer for 15 years. It's nothing fancy but has served our family well. We have camped in it, and lived in it waiting for our house to close. It hasaa queen bed, and a table that folds down into a small bed. Lots of storage. Fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffee pot, double kitchen sink. Toilet and bathroom sink but no shower. I believe all the shower parts are there to put it together. Over the years there has been some leaks but has had snow roof painted on and does fine now. Hot water heater works great. Can run off being plugged in or propane tanks. $1000 OBO 253-720-2913

1972 31-ft. Airstream Sovereign Travel Trailer Project

Newalla, Oklahoma

Model Sovereign

This is a 31-foot, 1972 Airstream travel trailer project. This is essentially a shell with two axles and a floor. It is missing the rear glass. It has a roof air unit and a refrigerator, but the condition is unknown. I doubt they work. The previous owner painted a rubber roof on the top. It is a nice shell. A few hail dings but nothing major. The floor is solid overall. This would be a great project. It does pull well. It needs tires and really a complete renovation/restoration. Thanks for your time. I would like a $1000 nonrefundable paypal deposit with the balance due within five business days by cashiers check, cash, personal check, etc. Thanks again.

Vintage 1972 FAN Luxury Liner 26 foot Travel Trailer Camper Pull Behind

Maceo, Kentucky

Model Luxury Liner

Category Pull Behind

This is a 1972 FAN Luxury Liner Camper Travel Trailer. This has a clean Title. All appliances are original and in working condition. This has been sealed with white rubberize RV coating on the top. It has 3 new roof vent covers. It has a owning that is yellow and white stripped. It does not leak. This has a full wet bath from the ceiling to floor. The curtains are new and has new vinyl window blinds. These are the original seat cushions which have the original tags on them that are dated July 1972. They have been dry cleaned. All the wood is original and has a couple coats of polyurethane applied to it. It has new vinyl flooring. This has Bunk beds in the back and the table can be lifted off to make a full bed in the front. The table is a extended table which will extend the full length of the seats. This has a top air condition which works great. I do have a copy of the original owners manual. This is a self contained camper. The rear storage has the old wood removed and replaced with new plywood. It does have a power converter. It has 12 volt 110 outlets with breaker box. I does not come with propane tanks but I have put tanks on it to test the gas on the stove and water heater which work good. The underneath of the camper is all original metal. It comes with a spare tire and all the hoses for the sewer drain. This has the original FAN wheel covers. Any questions please ask, thank you. There is a link at the bottom of this page with a video of the camper.RV Type Travel TrailerLength 26' x 7'6"Axles 2Weight (lbs) 4800Self-Contained Yes https://youtu.be/TF0jeLXdlGA

14’ “ CANNED HAM " CAMPER / TRAVEL TRAILER / TINY HOUSE ! IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, Louisiana

Make FLEET WING

Model 14’ CAMPER

Category Campers

For sale #1 1972 Fleet Wing Travel Trailer / Camper . ( located in New Orleans La. Zip 70115 ) Tiny House on wheels ! Lots of fun ! Over all ready to go . Ad your own bed and cabinets to make her yours ! White with Red stripe .14’ from 2” ball to rear bumper . The cabin outside is about 11’ long x 7’ wide . Inside about 5’ 8” at tallest point . Not sure of weight but should be able to be towed with a midsize SUV or Truck . Needs 13” tires if you plan to leave town . There is rust on frame near rear bumper but we just towed her about 25 miles no problem. Frame looks solid in front and around the leaf springs . Has some dents and dings but looks pretty good for a 43 year old camper Very clean ! Just painted inside and comes with a vintage 2 burner propane stove plus 20 lb. tank . Cold AC unit . Also includes 2” ball plus stabilizer thingamajobs ? As far as we know all lights work but may need new bulbs. Need some wood trim inside . Comes with tables chair and air mattress . ( Sale does not include the little “ props " .) She is for sale locally as well . If you want to take a look please let me know and we can set up an appointment . Thanks ! Keith

Airstream International Trailer - 1972 - 31'

Gallatin, Tennessee

THIS AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. SOME COSMETIC UPGRADES HAVE BEEN MADE: RETRO LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS, BAMBOO FLOORING with new sub flooring.New foam beds, New AC unit, Canvas Awning. Screened windows Leaving many of the original features ( see photos ) Very stable and towable. Would make a great guest quarters, lakeside retreat or a conversion to commercial food venueEverything works, electrical, plumbing. No Dents The Couch frame and storage boxes that were in it are still available to reinstall.Purchased in 2012 from previous owner. Must See. Must Sell.

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Skyline who builds Layton is the only UL certified travel trailer and have been building them since 1950! Skyline Corporation – Makers of Nomad, Layton and Aljo travel trailers and fifth wheels, Elkhart, IN. Founded in 1951 in Elkhart, Indiana, Skyline initially produced the affordable housing units popularly known as house trailers or mobile homes. These units evolved into today’s manufactured housing. In 1960, Skyline opened its first travel trailer plant. During its 54-plus years of operation, Skyline has built more than 870,000 homes and 460,000 recreational vehicles (RV’s), most of them travel trailers. Its sales over the years total in excess of $15 billion. Skyline builds three types of towable RV’s: conventional travel trailers, fifth wheel travel trailers, and park models. The principal brand names for these products are Nomad, Layton, Aljo, and Rampage. All Skyline RVs are UL Classified. Skyline is committed to producing the best products at the best prices. It has earned a reputation for uncompromising integrity in all of its relationships with communities, suppliers, retailers, and with the hundreds of Americans who live in Skyline-built homes and enjoy Skyline-built RVs. Skyline Corporation designs and produces manufactured housing and recreational vehicles (RVs). Approximately 80 percent of the company’s total sales are derived from manufactured homes, which are sold under several different trade names. Skyline makes two basic types of manufactured housing: single-section mobile homes and multi-section homes. Single-section homes, which range from 36 to 80 feet in length and 12 to 18 feet in width, are often located in designated mobile home parks. Because their size makes them easy to move from place to place, they are considered “mobile homes.” Skyline’s multi-section homes, however, are larger and more closely resemble site-built homes. Buyers typically place these homes on traditional lots, and rarely, if ever, move them. Almost 70 percent of the homes produced by Skyline are multi-sections. The company’s recreational vehicle segment manufactures three types of towable RVs–conventional travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, and park models–as well as a line of slide-in truck campers. They are sold under the “Nomad,” “Layton,” “Aljo,” and “WeekEnder” trademarks. Skyline operates 25 manufacturing plants in 12 states and distributes its products through a national network of manufactured housing and RV dealers. Skyline Coach, the predecessor to Skyline Corporation, was established in 1951 in Elkhart, Indiana. Its founder, Julius Decio, started the business to produce mobile homes, which were commonly called “house trailers” at the time. The business Decio chose was by no means an uncommon one for Elkhart and its surrounding communities. For 20 years, the city–located in northern central Indiana, just a few miles from the Michigan border–had been a major hub for the mobile home industry. The area’s mobile home business had begun in 1933, when a local merchant decided to try replicating a contraption he had seen at the Chicago World’s Fair that looked like a tent on wheels. Setting up shop in Elkhart, he began building “house trailers,” which resembled rudimentary recreational travel trailers. The trailers’ affordability and mobility made them a good option during the Great Depression, when many families traveled across country looking for jobs and a better life. The success of this first mobile home manufacturer led others to start similar businesses, and gradually the region became a major source of house trailers. During the Dust Bowl of 1937 and 1938, people began using house trailers not just to travel in, but as actual homes. In response, manufacturers modified their products to make them more closely correspond to traditional homes, increasing the size of the units and adding more amenities. By the end of World War II, mobile homes had evolved into something much different from their travel-trailer predecessors. Larger and more elaborate in design, they were no longer meant to be towed, camper-style, across the country by families on the move. Rather, they had become an alternative and more affordable type of house, typically stationed in one place. There were, however, a number of manufacturers still producing the early smaller trailers, primarily for use as recreational vehicles. After the war, these manufacturers essentially split off from the mobile home industry to form the RV industry. It was into this newly bifurcated industry that Julius Decio entered when he began building house trailers in a friend’s “welding garage.” His early efforts met with success, and the business was profitable from its first year in operation. In 1952, Decio’s 22-year-old son, Art, returned to Elkhart from Chicago, where he had just graduated college. Art quickly took an active role in his father’s business, working as a division manager in the plant and helping to build the fledgling company. In 1956, he became Skyline’s CEO. The company expanded geographically under Art Decio’s capable leadership, targeting emerging mobile housing markets in retiree states, such as Florida. Another important facet of the new CEO’s administration was a movement toward near-total reliance on third-party suppliers for materials. Whereas many mobile home manufacturers at that time produced some of their own cabinets and building supplies, Art Decio preferred to order virtually everything from outside sources. By having suppliers deliver inventory on a “just in time” basis, Skyline was able to minimize the need for warehouse space, reduce waste, and better control inventory. Decio kicked off the 1960s by taking Skyline public. At the time of its initial public offering, the company boasted an impressive string of profitable years and no corporate debt. Skyline’s second milestone of 1960 was to diversify its business by opening a travel trailer and RV plant in Elkhart. This reunion of the mobile home and RV industries made sense on several levels for the company. Since the industry split in the early 1950s, both the RV and housing segments had remained well represented in northern Indiana. Dozens of RV manufacturers–and the second- and third-tier suppliers supporting them–had production facilities in the region. In addition, many of the materials required to produce mobile homes corresponded with the materials needed to produce RVs. Therefore, Skyline’s addition of an RV division allowed for certain inventory and cost efficiencies. Skyline also used the proceeds from its 1960 IPO to expand its mobile home business via acquisition. In 1962, the company acquired Homette Corporation and Layton Homes Corporation. The following year, Skyline bought Buddy Mobile Homes, and in 1966, added Academy Mobile Homes to its growing portfolio. The company also changed its name from Skyline Coach to Skyline Corporation. During the 1960s and early 1970s, low interest rates and a generally stable economy had combined to keep the manufactured housing business in high gear. According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, the industry hit an all-time high in 1972, reporting shipments of more than half a million units. In 1973 and 1974, however, interest rates began to climb, and housing sales began to plunge. Shipments of manufactured homes declined by 42 percent in 1974 and another 35 percent in 1975. The RV industry, likewise, fell on hard times in the 1970s. The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 and the resulting hike in gas prices put the brakes on recreational driving. This, combined with the rising interest rates, caused RV sales to fall off. Already contending with bleak market conditions, Skyline and other producers of manufactured housing were confronted with still another hurdle in 1976. Concerned about mobile homes’ safety, Congress enacted legislation that set stricter standards for their construction. Officially changing the product’s name to “manufactured housing,” the government required all mobile homes to meet stringent manufacturing, fire, electricity, and safety codes. The tougher requirements–and the costs associated with compliance–spurred a wave of closings and consolidations in the manufactured housing industry. Despite the odds against it, Skyline managed to remain solvent and successful throughout the industry slump, never once posting an annual loss. In 1978, the company expanded again, purchasing Country Vans Conversion. The market for RVs improved in the early years of the new decade; between 1980 and 1984, the number of vehicles shipped increased by more than 80 percent. The market for manufactured housing was slower to rebound, however, with sales remaining at levels much lower than they were in the early 1970s. Skyline continued to show improved earnings and remained debt-free–but to do so, it had to trim costs and streamline operations. In 1983, the company had 28 operational and six idle manufactured housing plants. Just four years later, cost-cutting measures had reduced that number to 23 operational and two idle plants. Skyline also hedged against further economic downturns by amassing cash reserves. In 1987, one-fourth of the company’s pretax income came from interest. The 1990s ushered in better interest rates than consumers had seen in more than a decade, and sales of manufactured housing picked up immediately. Although Skyline’s sales also improved, the company was unable to keep pace with its competitors and consequently surrendered part of its market share. Management attributed the market share loss to a lack of capacity in areas where the manufactured housing markets were expanding fastest. In an April 1996 interview with Investor’s Business Daily, Decio cited Georgia and Texas as two such rapid-growth markets, pointing out that Skyline did not have a strong manufacturing presence in either state. “Even though we’re a national company, at certain times we can’t keep up,” he said. To bolster output and remedy the situation, Skyline initiated an aggressive expansion plan. In 1994, the company upgraded its manufactured housing plant in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and its RV plant in McMinnville, Oregon. The following year, Skyline laid out another $10 million to renovate four more facilities–in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Louisiana. In addition to boosting production, the upgrades were designed to allow all facilities to manufacture a wider range of products. The expansion program paid off; between 1992 and 1995, net income improved by more than 50 percent. In 1997, Skyline’s sales of manufactured housing fell slightly, and the resulting dip in total sales broke the company’s five-year record of modest but steady annual increases. A major reason for the decline was an exceptionally harsh winter, which slowed housing sales in some parts of the United States. Another factor was a general softening in the demand for manufactured housing nationwide, which led many of Skyline’s dealers to reduce their inventories. The company’s RV division had a better year, however. RV sales increased by more than 14 percent over 1996 sales, reversing the previous year’s RV industry slump. The year 1998 saw a flip-flop in the fortunes of Skyline’s two business segments. The market for manufactured housing improved in the second half of the year, driving up Skyline’s housing sales. In addition to the overall market improvement, the housing segment benefited from a stronger demand for multi-section homes, which commanded higher prices than single-section homes. On the other hand, Skyline’s recreational vehicle sales decreased in 1998, despite the fact that, industry wide, demand for the vehicles increased. Skyline appeared to have both its business segments on track in 1999. The market for manufactured housing remained relatively steady through the first half of the year. More significantly, consumer demand for multi-section homes continued to grow, pushing the company’s housing dollars up despite a slight decrease in actual units sold. As its quality continued to improve, manufactured housing was expected to become an attractive option for a wider range of homeowners. Skyline’s RV business also appeared to be on the upswing as 1999 progressed, showing gains both in units sold and in sales income. This increase was due in large part to overall favorable economic conditions and increased discretionary income, which allowed consumers to spend more for recreational products and activities. Since its inception in the 1950s, Skyline had been more of a tortoise than a hare, taking few risks and growing slowly and sure-footedly. As the company prepared to leave the 20th century behind, it showed no signs of altering that approach. Because demand in both of Skyline’s major markets was so closely tied to economic cycles, it was impossible to predict how the company might fare in the future. So long as the general economy remained strong, however, it seemed likely that Skyline would thrive.

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Go to the given link may be you will find the manual their not sure but you can try the link http://toolsnyou.com/

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SOURCE: CAN I GET OWNERS MANUAL FOR A 1972 TRAVEL TRAILER ?

If you cant find it online you might be able to find the manual for the component you need info on. also try the rv forums they have lots of info.

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SOURCE: how do you go about requesting a manual for a 1995 aljo skyline trailer camper?

contact the manufacturer ( find contact on line) and speak with the parts manager or engineer.

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SOURCE: I'm in desperate need of owners manual for my 1992 Terry Resort Travel Trailer... Help ******* her own??

I have found then on line or at half price book stores

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SOURCE: where can i get a FREE owners manual for a 1989 holiday rambler aluma lite xl travel trailer imperial

We have no information on travel trailers. This forum is for car and truck information. I would suggest you contact a dealer of the trailer and ask how to order one.

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