Oh boy, what did I get myself into? AKA Bought a trailmanor over the weekend...

[billharrison]

Well, I found a good deal, atleast I thought on a trailmanor 3023. Talked to the owner, saw some pics, made arrangements to go get it. It was about an 8 hour drive, and when I got there, it was quite a bit rougher than described. After a bit of bickering, we settled on 1500 dollars and I hitched it up.

1997 Trailmanor 3023. Aired up the tires, set out. Made it over 600 miles to within 15 miles of home, and the right tire chucked the tread through the metal surround into the fire extinguisher, busting the cabinet in the process. I limped the last 15 miles home at 30mph.

Well, thats the newest problem.

Basically, here is what I need info on, from those in the know. Atleast one wall on the front section has detached from the roof, appears to be rotted wood, I saw a write up on this, so I am ok with removing the wall and repairing it. More concerning to me is that the roof itself appears to be "drooping" in the middle. There is also a fairly decent "dent" on the rear half where it looks like someone put a knee. Anyone have a pic of the roof sections so I can see how they should look? It was dry and had been put up for several months, so I dont think these are causing any leaks, but it doesnt look right, I will get some pics when I get home.

Alot of loose nuts, bolts, etc on the bed arms, one of the arms is popped out of the track. No A/C, I will need to add one, that should be fairly straighforward. A broken vent plastic cover, and the upper door half has no latch, and I could not figure out how it latched so I just taped it shut for the drive home. Also a fair amount of rusty looking screws and other hardware.

Looks like I have a fair project, but the price seemed right, and I don't mind putting some sweat equity into it. I need tires, obviously, asap, then sort out the wall and roof.

Anyone familair with this? Tips, help ARGGHHHHH I feel overwhelmed but its in my driveway so I am making this thing work and restoring it to good operating condition.

Any help appreciated.