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1968 Shasta Compact - Rear Lounge Version

Osoyoos, BC 1V1
Canada

Price
$8,489.00
Payment Info
US$8489 CA$11,000
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1

Description
1968 SHASTA COMPACT, REAR LOUNGE VERSION, VINTAGE TRAVEL TRAILER
THE PERFECT RETRO GLAMPING TRAILER
OR BACKYARD CASITA FOR OVERFLOW GUESTS
US$ 8489.00 (CA$11,000)

This style of vintage trailers are sought-after for customizing projects
because of the small and lightweight footprint.

*Lightweight with low tongue/ hitch weight makes small car towing possible.
*Designed (and likely built) in Van Nuys, CA. Yes, those are wings.
*Super-efficient floor plan. Desirable ‘Rear lounge Version’.
*Kitchen has the original built-in appliances in good condition:
‘Mobilaire’ brand icebox and ‘Holiday’ brand 3 burner propane cooktop and oven finished in light-colored enamel.
*Convenient fold up table, next to door, across from stove and laminate sink cover cleverly extend kitchen counter areas.
*Opposite the door, next to icebox are two tall closets. Some retrofits add a toilet.
*Rear plan is completely open above seating with 3 windows.
More storage under U-shaped seating / fold out double bed sized foam mattress.
*Thoughtful design has 3 lighting systems (110VAC - 15A breaker, 12VDC & LPG)
*2 water systems (reservoir hand pump & garden hose hook-up for park pressure)
*Completely out fittted, well organized with most of the things you’d need included:
(dishes, dish towels, utensils, table cloth & napkins,, towels, cocktail mixing stuff,
BBQ & fire pit cooking grate, 2 collapsing tables & 2 chairs, and more…)
*In-floor propane heater for cooler evenings.
*Located in the dry rain shadow of the Pacific Northwest, the south Okanagan valley
near Osoyoos, BC across from Oroville, WA

Most things are included so just pack your food, flipflops, bedding, and head out
on your adventures.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: Shasta Compact, Rear Lounge Version
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1968
LENGTH: 10 Feet / 13’8* Overall (including the hitch & spare )
WIDTH: 6 Feet 6 inches
WEIGHT: 1125 Lbs.From Original Specs (unloaded)
HEIGHT: 7 feet 6 Inches./ 90 “ Outside (Inside 72”)
HITCH WEIGHT: 174 Lbs.From Original Specs (unloaded)
TIRE SIZE: ST175/80R13
SLEEPS: up to 2 (opens to a Full-sized / Double Bed 77” x 54”)
LIGHTING: 110VAC, 12VDC, Propane Gas
GAS RANGE W/ OVEN: ‘Holiday’ Brand, 3 burner, 2 shelf oven, propane
GAS HEATER: Propane, in floor
REFRIGERATOR: ‘Mobilaire’ large Icebox
SINK: Standard 2 faucets - reservoir hand pump and park hook-up faucets
WATER SYSTEM: Standard 16 US Gallon reservoir
GAS (LP) TANK: Standard 20ib.
ELECTRICAL: Standard 12VDC & 110VAC with 15A Federal Pacific Brand Breaker
GAS LIGHT: Mantle propane Standard
CONVERTER(110VAC/12VDC): N/A
NEW AXLE & WHEELS & SPARE: New Eight Spoke White Wheels & Steel Belted Radials
MARKINGS: Two Toned Aqua & White with lighting bolt stripe and Shasta Wings
LOCATION: Can meet / deliver BC & WA
South Okanagan Valley near Osoyoos, BC and Oroville, Washington via HWY97 / US 97
CONDITION:
Good condition with some sheet metal repairs. New axle, white powder-coated 8-spoke wheels (Jackman style) and spare with radial tires in 2021. In June 2024 repaired the drivers side, wheel well area damaged plywood & 1"x2" framing. Replaced with Baltic birch 3/4" plywood & new butyl tape sealing on lower half of corners. Galvanized screws where removed replaced with stainless steel ones.

LINK TO SHASTA TRAVEL TRAILERS AND THEIR HISTORY:
https://tincantourists.com/wiki/shasta/#:~:text=Vintage%20Shasta%20Trailer%20VIN%20Numbers&text=on%20each%20trailer's%20frame%2C%20near,the%20photo%20at%20the%20right).

LINK TO MORE ABOUT THIS TRAILER & 36 PHOTOS ON EBAY :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186678330751

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