Heilite tent trailer

folks55 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:11 am Post subject:

Did you happen to talk to Louie about making those stickers for your Heilite?

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

Yes. He told me what I needed to know, which was that I should just contact local folks to do it. I will take some other pictures of the decal with a tape measure for scale and get a local pin striping/car graphics place to make a few for me.

Any ideas for replacement trim for the side cargo doors?

Mine was missing when I bought it. I don't expect to find the original stuff, so I have been hunting for something off of a early to mid 60's car that might be close...no luck yet.

sprkplg08 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject:

Super excited, picking up my 63 Heilite trailer from Oregon this weekend. Bought it about a year ago and it's been sitting in my parents garage. Should be back in Cali Sunday to clean it up a bit and get it ready to camp.

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It'll get pulled behind my 61 ragtop.

folks55 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:04 pm Post subject:

NICE!!! ^^^^ hope to see you there with us.

@wythac
I don't have any side moldings ether, mine are a wood finish. I'm not sure if mine are suppose to have aluminum paneling over the wood or not too.

Dustin B · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:28 pm Post subject:

Wow that trailer is a gem. Nice score.
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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

Another beautiful trailer. I think the simplicity of these really make them easy to restore/maintain.

Folks55, from what I have seen of intact ones, the metal or aluminum trim is staked to the plywood sides. The ones I have seen have two "comet" shapes..real simple but distinctive. While my search hasn't been real active, it has been along the lines of finding something that looks close and fits in the space, rather than finding something original....still lookin'.....

sprkplg08 · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:14 pm Post subject:

Just got back to so cal after a 1000 mile drive down from Portland. All I did to get it ready was throw new tires on it from harbor freight and repack the bearings, towed awesome!

folks55 · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:31 pm Post subject:

So cool to see these trailers making a comeback. The more the better is how I see it.

@sprkplg08
I'm sure your tired of a long drive but it was well worth it Cool

sprkplg08 · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:47 am Post subject:

All cleaned up and ready to go camping Very Happy

Now I need to convert the '61 to 12v and install the hitch.

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

Unless you have other reasons to convert your Beetle to 12v, you might consider trying to find some 6v bulbs for the trailer taillights. It would take you less than 5 minutes to change them with the 12v ones.

Congratulations on your successful maiden voyage. I had a similar one, buying it in Reno and towing it to Seattle on a weekend. It was a fun and event free trip.

On my way back in Northern CA, near Susanville.

folks55 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:30 am Post subject:

Getting ready to pull mine out of storage and repack the bearings before next trip coming up soon.

Dustin B · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:10 am Post subject:

I'm planning on the canvas on mine this weekend and start getting it ready for its first camping trip in my position.
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Wanted Victoria motors licence plate frame.

62 og paint L469 type 1
61 og paint L31 DD panel type 2
64 heilite viscount tent trailer
71 sears clamshell trailer

I <3 Brazilian busses

Original paint and patina extravaganza http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=187156

sprkplg08 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:06 pm Post subject:

Is anyone camping at the spring picnic event in Yoruba Linda with their trailers? I'm planning to make this my first trip out in mine Smile

Dustin B · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:20 am Post subject:

folks55 · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:54 pm Post subject:

If I didn't have to work I'd be there too.

kasper · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:57 am Post subject: Need a tent

I got a Heilite trailer form a friend, without the tent. When I called Bear Creek Canvas the told me they needed the original tent in order to make a copy. If anyone has one or knows where I can find one please let me know. Here are some pics of my trailer.
Thanks.

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folks55 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject:

Nice score! Perhaps someone with the same trailer can have one of their local canvas shops sew one up for you using their tent as a template. This way you could directly pay the bill and shipping threw the shop that's making it. This should be pretty to make happen for you. Good luck and hope to see you out there soon..

Dustin B · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:25 pm Post subject:

Various heilites in tow to the KQ Campout 2014. Good times.
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Wanted Victoria motors licence plate frame.

62 og paint L469 type 1
61 og paint L31 DD panel type 2
64 heilite viscount tent trailer
71 sears clamshell trailer

I <3 Brazilian busses

Original paint and patina extravaganza http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=187156

folks55 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:56 pm Post subject:

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