Product Description
SALE PENDING M.K. #0216250002026
EXTERIOR
The exterior of this vintage Spartan is very original, very intact and very complete. This is the first year for the double ender, where the front and the rear of the exterior of the trailer were identical. This trailer is built like an airplane with riveted construction for long life and durability. It has aircraft grade aluminum that can be polished up to a mirror like shine.
Frame and A-frame. Frame has surface rust and some minor pitting. Drivers side A-frame rail has be re-enforced with ¼” x 46” steel angle.
Dents, scratches and damage. The worst damage on the trailer is on the bottom wraps, which is a pretty easy fix. Otherwise, the exterior skin on this trailer has only very minor flaws.
Entry door front. Has the original aluminum entry door with rivet construction. It has the cool port hole style window. Original lock on exterior of door has been replaced, but still has the original Bargman brand lock box on the interior. Door lock functions as it should but we have no keys. Entry door has newer seals.
Entry door rear. Has the original aluminum entry door with rivet construction. It has the cool port hole style window. Has the original Bargman lock with H-20 handle on the exterior and the original interior lockbox. Lock functions as it should, but no keys. Entry door has newer seals.
Screen door front. Has the original wood screen door. Main wood frame is in good condition, but the 1 inch trim is delaminating at bottom and door slide is delaminating a little. Door has a cool vintage aluminum screen door guard.
Screen door rear. Has the original wood screen door also. Main wood frame is in pretty good condition, but the 1 inch trim pieces are delaminating and center slide is delaminating.
Steps. Both original steps are missing, brackets are there but are bent up.
Front hoist. Has the original front hoist which is in working condition.
Hitch coupler. Has the original hitch coupler which is in working condition.
Roof and vents. Roof has all of the original aluminum vents and everything appears to be in very good condition. The roof vent that opens has new seals and a new operator. We resealed all the roof seems a couple of years ago and they still look great.
Exterior lights. Has all four of the original KD 540 marker lights with glass lenses. All lenses appear to be in good condition. The rear marker lights have a steel bezels which have surface rust. The front marker lights have stainless steel bezels, which are in great shape. Has the original Bargman Trail light #2 tail lights with glass lenses and stainless steel bezels. Glass lenses appear to be in good condition. Has the original Bargman license plate light. Both red lens and the clear cylindrical lens are in good condition. All the original lights are working on the rear of the trailer so you have tail lights, turn signals and brake lights which all work. The 4 marker lights on the sides are not currently working.
Underbelly. This is the first year that Spartan started using an aluminum underbelly. Before that, they use an insulation type board which just did not hold up. This aluminum underbelly has a few patches but overall is in good condition.
Windows, glass and seals. Has all of the original windows and all windows are complete with hardware and screens. One screen has a hole in it but all the others are fine. The original front and rear curved plexiglass windows have minor surface scratching but otherwise are in good condition. The front and rear center windows are normally plexiglass, but in 1953 they went with safety glass. These safety glass windows are in good shape. Windows do have original seals, which should probably be replaced.
INTERIOR
The interior of this unit is very original and intact. It has beautiful birch woodwork, has the original furnace and the original stove, but the original refrigerator has been replaced. This trailer has the original U-shaped dinette booth and the original front couch and pillows.
Cabinet and closet doors. Has the original birch cabinet doors, closet doors and drawers. Several of the doors have veneer that is either chipped or starting to come loose.
Catches. Original.
Countertops. Has the original vintage countertops with matching backsplash. Kitchen countertop is showing some wear but is still in pretty decent condition.
Floor. Floor appears to be solid in all areas however, it’s sort of hard to tell with thick carpet.
Floor covering. Most of the original tile floor has been covered with carpeting. Carpeting is in fair to poor condition.
Table. Has the original table which matches the kitchen countertop. Table is in good condition.
Unit sleeps. Up to 6 to 8 persons.
Walls. Has the original birch walls and ceiling which has beautiful green patterns. There are some water stains and de-lamination around the opening roof vent and some stains under the windows.
RUNNING GEAR
Has the original running gear with the exception of newer tires and wheels. We did not repack wheel bearings, but trailer only has approximately 250 miles on it since the previous owner repacked the bearings.
Axles and springs. This trailer has the original Linco brand axles which were independent spring torsion axles. Axles have surface rust but everything appears to be good and solid
Dry weight. 6697#
Hitch ball height. Approximately 20 inches.
Safety chains. Yes.
Hitch weight. Approximately 750#
Hitch ball size. 2 inch.
Hubcaps. No.
Spare tire. No.
Tire condition. Has 7:00-15 LT 10 ply biased tires mounted on newer non-split rims with six lugs on 5 1/2 inch bolt circle. Tires are 10 years old but only have around 250 miles on them. Tires have very little weather checking.
FURNISHINGS
Bad mattress. Yes, has 54“ x 74“ bed, with mattress and box springs in the rear bedroom. Mattress is still in decent condition.
Couch. Yes, has the original couch with the original pillows. These couches are normally long gone. Couch does need reupholstered.
Curtains. Yes.
Dinette cushions. Yes. Has the original U-shaped dinette with vinyl seats and back rests. These original vinyl seats are still in pretty good condition.
ELECTRICAL
Has the original electric system and wiring. Has a square D box with 6 screw in glass fuses. All 110 V electrical outlets are in working condition and all of the 110 V lights are working except 1 in the bathroom which is an outdated Lumline fixture. Entire electrical system should be checked by a certified expert before use.
110 V lights. Yes, has the original lights. Some are fixtures and some are indirect lighting.
Brakes. Yes. Has brakes on both axles which are in working condition.
Breakaway switch. No.
Converter. No.
Interior fans. Yes, has the front and rear exhaust fans to move air through the trailer. Neither of these fans are currently in working condition. Also has a bathroom fan which the fan motor works but the lift up lid is not working correctly.
Plug for exterior lights. Yes. Has the standard seven way plug like most current RVs use.
Porch light. Yes. Has the original porch light which is in working condition.
RV battery. No.
LP SYSTEM
Most of the original LP system is missing but these items should be replaced anyway for safety reasons. Entire LP system and appliances should be checked by a certified expert before use.
Regulator. No.
Furnace. Yes. Has the original Duo-Therm brand oil furnace, which is untested.
Gas bottles. No.
Range/oven. Yes, has the original Dixie 20” stove with four burners on top and oven on the bottom. Stove is untested.
Refrigerator. Is missing the original refrigerator but does have a newer refrigerator. Refrigerator is in working condition.
Water heater. Yes. Has a older 110 V water heater, which is under the kitchen counter. Water heater is untested. 10 gallon
PLUMBING
Has the original copper freshwater lines with brass/steel drains. We tested the waterlines and found one cracked waterline which we did replace with newer Pex tubing. Some of the drain lines have stains around the fittings so some work will probably need to be done to those to make them leak free. Plumbing system and all appliances should be checked by certified expert before use.
Fresh water tank. No.
Kitchen sink. Yes. Has the original porcelain sink with two bowls. Porcelain has been touched up in several areas. Kitchen faucet will need new seals or be replaced.
Lavatory sink. Yes. Has the original lavatory sink. The porcelain has been touched up in a few spots. Lavatory sink faucet will need new seals or be replaced.
Sewer holding tank. No.
Shower. Yes. Has a tub - shower combo. Tub shower faucet will need new seals or be replaced.
Toilet. Yes. Has the original porcelain toilet with tank. Toilet will need new valve & guts inside the tank to function correctly.
Tub. Yes. Porcelain is in pretty nice shape.
Waste holding tank. No.
Water intake valve. Yes.
Water pump. No.
SPECIAL
This trailer is in very nice original condition for a unrestored trailer, therefore the cost to restore this trailer should be much less than the typical restoration costs.
OTHER
We can do minor repairs or full restorations to this trailer or other vintage trailers if you so desire. If you have not done so yet, you might visit our Restoration Page
MISC.
Owners manual. Yes
This trailer does not come with any optional equipment or hitch parts. If you are interested in this trailer please check out our Terms & Conditions Page. If this trailer does not suit your needs, please check out all other vintage campers we have at our Trailers For Sale Page.
If you have any other questions or interest please contact Dan at 765-473-8088 or dan@vintagecampers.com.
