New/old trailer build 1966 Apache Raven tent trailer
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Expedition Essentials
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Still at it! Slow progress for a while due to my hectic work schdule but the frame is almost done and I will be on to the body in the next couple of weeks. Plan is to be complete by the end of June.
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Crappy pic of the drop legs I have going on right now.
4xdog
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Man, that looks nice! Great work. I've enjoyed watching this upgrade -- and I love those old Apache campers.
Our family camped in a 1968 Apache Eagle for many years. My Dad sold it without telling me in the late 80s 'cause he knew I'd insist he keep it if he told me. I still miss it. One of the weak points in the original design was the legs. They were junk -- the springs broke, the legs rusted and pivots got tight, and especially the metal was gauged too low and they buckled. Your upgrades look terrific.
Apache used to make a "storm window" kit for the two triangular windows on the big wall opposite the door. These were vinyl windows that zipped into a second set of zippers that would let light come in even if it was raining. We found them really useful, especially camping in the east where it was common to be in the tent during rain.
If anyone runs into an old Eagle with dozens of decals on the side from states and landmarks visited and a special cutout in one of the bench seats for a Coleman lantern's ball top to fit -- lemme know -- it's our old Apache.
Our family camped in a 1968 Apache Eagle for many years. My Dad sold it without telling me in the late 80s 'cause he knew I'd insist he keep it if he told me. I still miss it. One of the weak points in the original design was the legs. They were junk -- the springs broke, the legs rusted and pivots got tight, and especially the metal was gauged too low and they buckled. Your upgrades look terrific.
Apache used to make a "storm window" kit for the two triangular windows on the big wall opposite the door. These were vinyl windows that zipped into a second set of zippers that would let light come in even if it was raining. We found them really useful, especially camping in the east where it was common to be in the tent during rain.
If anyone runs into an old Eagle with dozens of decals on the side from states and landmarks visited and a special cutout in one of the bench seats for a Coleman lantern's ball top to fit -- lemme know -- it's our old Apache.
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Expedition Essentials
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So thats what the orig legs looked like! I figured the ones I have were add ons!
I would like to eventually find the add on awning that attaches to the front.
Three legs done, one to go. Painted the wheel wells last night; going to bedliner them inside and out hopefully today.
Making good progress finally; hope to get the bags, airlines and shocks mounted this weekend and take the frame out for a shakedown run before i pull it all back apart for painting.
I would like to eventually find the add on awning that attaches to the front.
Three legs done, one to go. Painted the wheel wells last night; going to bedliner them inside and out hopefully today.
Making good progress finally; hope to get the bags, airlines and shocks mounted this weekend and take the frame out for a shakedown run before i pull it all back apart for painting.
Chris Cordes
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This trailer is looking great! It is very unique and definitely one of my favorites. Props for doing such a great job:clapsmile
Expedition Essentials
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Thanks!
Got all four legs, done and cleaned my wreck of a garage. Airbags and shocks getting mounted tomorow; finally!
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Mark Harley
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Like the swing out carrier!
Adventure Copan
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Very, very unique! Great work!
-Daniel Kent
-Daniel Kent
kleinrider
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I just stumbled across this thread; I love how this is progressing! I think I'll subscribe, too, so I can checkup on you. LOL
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Expedition Essentials
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Well? I didn't think it would be heavy enough. No real excuse though. Rookie mistake, first trailer I've ever built, learning as I go!