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Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:12 pm

what does the kitchenette look like folded up? a giant metal box?

post a pic

Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:16 pm

vw-in-neptune wrote: what does the kitchenette look like folded up? a giant metal box?

post a pic

Was that for me? I don't believe it has the kitchenette, just the tent, and the understorage. Overall it is in good shape. Needs a Zipper fixed.

Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:35 pm

no i was talking to someone who has a kitchenette ie. mr. warehouse or someone like that

Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:24 pm

Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:41 am

vw-in-neptune wrote: what does the kitchenette look like folded up? a giant metal box?

post a pic

Yes, it looks like a box folded up.

Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:52 pm

Anchovy wrote: vw-in-neptune wrote: what does the kitchenette look like folded up? a giant metal box?

post a pic

Yes, it looks like a box folded up.

I guess my picture wasn't exactly folded up was it??

Sorry.....

I'll post pics of one folded up later today when I get a chance to pull one out and take some pics.

Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:01 pm

im assuming it just fits into the side of the trailer?

Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:24 pm

vw-in-neptune wrote: im assuming it just fits into the side of the trailer?

Yes.

Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:31 pm

Singlewheel has a bunch of pics.

Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:54 am

Here are some pics of the one I just picked up. I was checking out the canvas. Didn't have enough room to open it all the way, but all the parts are there. Thanks to Greg at Vintage Warehouse for the instruction links :D

The canvas needs a bit of cleaning......Any good advice there?
I washed the cover yesterday, and the mold that was on the canvas cover ate a hole in the cover. My neighbor who is an upholsterer (sp?)
has some canvas and is going to fix the hole for me and color it. 8)

Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:36 am

In response to your question about cleaning the canvas:

If you have dry rot going on buy a new canvas.

If the canvas still has some life, clean with a mild soap and water. I bought a small inflatable pool, filled it with water and soap and dunked the whole tent in there.

Erect the tent to let it dry.

Spray the tent with Canvak. Canvak is a canvas treatment material. I think it is parafin in mineral spirits. Cabellas has the best prices I have found. http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0005871513996a.shtml

To apply the Canvak I bought a cheap hand pump weed sprayer. Plan on leaving the tent open for a couple days to let it air out.

Best of luck.

Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:16 pm

Thanks Anchovy! Damn you're name makes me miss the Pacific.
I grew up in L.A. and went to high school at Mission Bay High, and then onto SD State. Lived in MB, back when there was still 2 lanes on each side of Mission Blvd........Ah, the good old days. :D :wink:

Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:31 am

mr. warehouse wrote: Singlewheel has a bunch of pics.

Picked up 2 more heilite kitchenettes today :shock: both have the water jug . the guy also has a single wheel heilite trailer with 2 spare tires for cheap.the owner thinks the canvas has some damage. did not open it up to see what was wrong with it. its in the sacramento area if anyone is interested. could be had for about 300

Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:49 am

http://richmond.craigslist.org/rvs/947941421.html

Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:58 am

i picked up a 1956 and a 1959 trailer both with canvas yesterday and also had the kitchenette with it as well.but im missing the water jug...if anyone has an extra one they would like to get rid of id be interested in one...thanks
patrick

Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:10 pm

Pics! :D

Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:42 pm

wondering if anyone knows of a heilite for sale? I'm planning a three week summer road trip and not looking forward to tenting it. No longer have my beetle :( , my small car is not able to pull a full size trailer so I'm looking at other options... A friend told me about the heilite model and I think it would be perfect for my trip. Only problem is that there isn't too much activity out there right now. Appreciate your help.

Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:40 pm

^^^

I saw one on craigslist this morning. Where are you located?

Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:42 pm

How much would a trailer like this be worth... thinking of picking it up?

Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:08 pm

sixty9fasty wrote: How much would a trailer like this be worth... thinking of picking it up?

Looks like a viscount, but it has no camp kitchen.
I'd say between $300 and $700 depending on how nice it all is.