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Comment on Lionel by Laura Harper

Laura Harper — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:09:56 +0000

we are thinking of b uying a used lionel tent trailer and my husband would like to know how hard it is to get at the water tank. DO you have any knowledge of how to get the plans of how to get at this item . Would you be able to help. THank you for your time. My email is lharper123@yahoo.com
Laura

Comment on Trailer roof is almost re-attached… by melissa

melissa — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:34:40 +0000

We just bought a 1973 Lionel trailer and same as you we thought it would be in better shape but we will work on it. Love the blog and will keep reading about your trailer updates!

Comment on Tent Trailer Project – Introduction by kim

kim — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:12:41 +0000

Do you have any pictures on rebuilding the roof? We just looked at a Bonair tent trailer but it needs the roof replaced. We are not sure how much is really involved in doing this?

Thanks

Comment on Tent Trailer Project – Introduction by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:59:00 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks for the tent trailer posts and the pics. I too have run into a no brakes issue on my 1977 Lionel LPL-110(and I mean no brakes) Started out to replace bearings and tires when I realized the trailer originally came with brakes(assuming it was also surge). It seems one of the previous owners decide to remove everything brake related and just use the trailer without. Just in the process of pricing a complete axle with electric brakes and going up a tire size from the 12″ also gaining some clearance by mounting the axle under the springs. Or my alternative is to just leave it as is and replace the bearings and tires as I had originally planned as I am towing with a full size van so the 1500lbs is well below towing capacity. Any idea how much your surge brakes totaled at $.
Hope the rest of the unit is coming together for you.

Comment on Trailer Update by Don Hossack

Don Hossack — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:54:39 +0000

Just had to drop you a note to thank you for the excellent guide to trailer repair. My unit is a 1978 Bonair 1200 but is basically the same as yours. After getting an astronomical estimate ( $2000) to repair the brakes, I researched on the internet and came across your article. I cross checked the info with my trailer and everything matched up. Ordered the material you suggested and a few days later all was received. I have finished the replacement of all parts except for the brake lines and things have gone very well. Once the ‘bleeding’ is over the old girl should be as good as new. Again, many thanks .

Comment on Topless Trailer by Dave From GP

Dave From GP — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:19:29 +0000

Just stumbled across your blog as I was looking at some information on fixing up my 1974 Lionel trailer. Your roof is interesting, mine is plastic and had been repaired it parts with fiberglass, then a coating of some kind of rubberized paint. I am considering stripping it down and redoing it as it looks very ugly. I see you have brakes on yours as well, whereas mine does not. Anyway, I look forward to following along as you seem to have the same mindset as myself, restoring the old girl. I just pulled out the sink and stove and replaced it with a melamine board. We never use the stove and sink anyway.
Liked the link on WKS as I did not even now about these people, might have something I’m looking for.

Comment on Tent Trailer Project – Introduction by admin

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 19:22:31 +0000

Hi David,

The Dexter 7 1/4″ assemblies bolted right on. It’s a standard 4-bolt brake flange on the axle. There weren’t really any other options for a 7 1/4″ hydraulic single piston system. Everything was quite easy to do. I ran new brake lines and replaced the master cylinder as well so the whole brake system is brand new. If you want, I can dig up the exact Dexter part numbers for the left and right assemblies. Feel free to email me at josh_at_joshporter.net