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Spent some more time with the trailer this morning. Did find a separated seam in the back passenger side. Has a bit of dry rot there. But absolutely nowhere else. The lighting was just right that I finally found the stamp on the tongue. But it's in german (?) so can't make out what it's...

Thanks for the link. That '83 has a slightly different layout (door to rear of axle vs ours is in front of it) but is an awesome find. Especially showing the tent that attaches to the side Stopped at an RV repair shop today just to see if they had any idea or if they could source parts. They...

Definitely seeing what you are pointing out. Mom is sitting right here next to me as we read your comment. She says that Dad added wood and angle brackets to support the upper bunk after a a round of tickle monster collapsed it... Haven't checked but she says it still folds upwards and the...

Turns out the bunks were an original factory installed option.. just need some tlc

greatly appreciate all the input this forum has provided Will post pics after I do a major clean and any updates as they happen

I have definitely been scouring the local buy/sell sites as well as autotrader. ca What I have learnt is the following of this particular caravan is much larger in western europe, and pretty much unheard of locally

Thanks I have reached out to many of those as well, though they dont seem to be as active as this forum

Yeah I found there contact us page... and where the starred "required" membership number for contact was. I just entered "not a member" and it seems to have accepted it appreciate the feedback and advice

Just tried the burstner club in UK but can not find any contact info without requiring a membership payment.. drat

Unfortunately we live in a coastal region, relative humidity ranges between 80-99% through out the year.. Which is why I was so surprised about the lack of mustiness when I opened her up today

Yes a wash is high on the priority list, then proper presentation/sale photos. New weather striping and touch ups also - was amazed to find the window gaskets are still supple and seal perfectly Not sure about the bunks, Dad was pretty handy and may have added them for my wife and sister in law...

thanks for the quick replay.. Yes its been under a raised tarp for the last 20+ years, literally seeing the first sun today in decades. burstnerclub... is exactly the type of folks I need but couldn't seem to find with a google search Photos, snapped a few but didn't have a plan for posting...

Dealing with a family estate.. Found a 1982 Burstner travel trailer "City" - Purchased new while father in law was stationed in Germany. All original, including a large tent that attaches to the side of it. Not musty/no rodents etc. Needs some new weatherstripping (and serious updating of...