1958 Boles Aero Zenith 19’

This camper was found in a field in the UP of Michigan in a dilapidated condition. The restoration, finished in October of 2015, included taking the trailer completely apart, the frame repaired and painted. The existing wall frames were used to build new frames.

All windows, rock guard, and most of the skin (one piece was patched on front end), and interior cabinets and cut outs are original. The interior wood is ash and has been finished to a beautiful glow.

The cream colored propane stove and electric refrigerator are period appropriate and work. There is a porcelain toilet, on demand water heater, furnace, small air conditioner, 4 vintage style leveling jacks, and, outdoor shower.

There is a full size Comfort Dreams mattress, which was shaved down along the side at the foot of the bed to allow for the bathroom door to open.

The dinette can be moved down and the bus style cushions, (original frames, they were upholstered during restoration in navy vinyl with white diamond, like a ‘50’s American diner), lay flat for additional bed space. After trying many different ideas, we have found that a single air mattress on top of the cushions is the best way to go.

All jalousie windows work well and are original. All other windows also work well. The side window by the bed was retrofitted as an escape hatch.

New wide white wall Firestone tires were installed in 2023, and, the original brake magnets finally gave out in 2024, so the axle was rebuilt in September of 2024. A new AGM battery was installed in 2023. The camper has been winterized every fall and stored inside an unheated storage facility.

Included in the sale is an 8” drop ball hitch that has been retro fitted to accommodate a Pro Series Friction Sway Control bar, (included), and a black and white striped awning custom made by Marti’s Awnings, with ropes and poles.

Over all, the camper, “Blue Betty” is in very good condition and I have thoroughly enjoyed camping with her and my friends. Boles Aero is a rare piece of American RV nostalgia! I am selling in order to move up to a larger camper.

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