The Ford Barn

wmws · 12-23-2017, 09:26 AM

This was in Hemmings. Thought it looked neat and it's for sale.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/1...-camp-trailer/

NCRebel · 12-23-2017, 09:50 AM

Nice woodworking and use of cedar on the interior. I can see how this would be a warm weather use camper. I also bet the weight would be no problem for a Model A to pull.
Thanks for the link. An interesting article.

burner31 · 12-23-2017, 10:35 AM

At $12K...4 times what I paid for my Model A...WOW

katy · 12-23-2017, 10:49 AM

Neat little double barrel in one photo, I wonder ifn it's functional or just a prop.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-23-2017, 10:59 AM

I recently saw a pic of a MODERN, SMALL, "AIRSTREAM" Trailer, that would be PERFECT for a Model A!---Look it up!
Bill Roamer

burner31 · 12-23-2017, 01:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

Neat little double barrel in one photo, I wonder ifn it's functional or just a prop.

Zooming in on it, it looks to be decorative only.

JDupuis · 12-23-2017, 02:02 PM

I think the double barrel is a lighter for the stove.
Beautiful trailer.
Jeff

Chuck Dempsey · 12-23-2017, 03:50 PM

Did I miss something, or is the only thing 'Model A'-ish about it the wheels? Seems like they could have mounted a spare wheel/tire on the side/back for a bit more of a 'look'...

wensum · 12-23-2017, 04:00 PM

Delightful and not too dissimilar to the construction of a station wagon. A work of art!
Keith

Synchro909 · 12-23-2017, 04:01 PM

My wife and I have done tens of thousands of miles pulling a camper trailer around Australia. My concern about this one is two fold. Wind drag and cross winds. Here's our rig and a stretch of road:

pooch · 12-23-2017, 04:33 PM

Don't tow it, throw it on the back.

camper2.jpg

Synchro909 · 12-23-2017, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooch

Don't tow it, throw it on the back.

Attachment 343887

I thought of your rig when I saw this thread.

CHuDWah · 12-23-2017, 07:00 PM

Just need this to pull it

CarlG · 12-24-2017, 12:57 AM

This is about as far as I want to go:

NCRebel · 12-24-2017, 07:41 AM

Katy, there is a match box with striker case next to the double barrel prop (below the lamp). I think the shotgun is for looks. The shotgun can't be more than 15 inches long, if the match box is the larger household size.

JDupuis · 12-24-2017, 07:59 AM

Here's my A camper.
No need for a spare tire, as I carry a spare on the car.

midgetracer · 12-24-2017, 01:21 PM

More vintage campers please. I plan on building one this winter and I need some ideas. Thanks

burner31 · 12-24-2017, 02:26 PM

Here's some

burner31 · 12-24-2017, 02:27 PM

More

JDupuis · 12-24-2017, 02:49 PM

Here's another.
Jeff

Synchro909 · 12-24-2017, 03:31 PM

We now tow a smaller version of this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=woHjtgO6_E4

GRutter · 12-24-2017, 07:47 PM

Is anyone reproducing tow hitches for a Model A Pickup ?
I've only seen pictures of them but not aware of a vendor reproducing.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-25-2017, 12:13 AM

Keith, in #18 I like the first camper, but it's too tongue heavy.
The last picture looks like it came from "The Day the Earth Stood Still"

Brendan · 12-25-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Keith, in #18 I like the first camper, but it's too tongue heavy.
The last picture looks like it came from "The Day the Earth Stood Still"

that,s a good movie!

12-23-2017, 09:50 AM	#2
NCRebel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 102	Re: Model A camper Nice woodworking and use of cedar on the interior. I can see how this would be a warm weather use camper. I also bet the weight would be no problem for a Model A to pull. Thanks for the link. An interesting article.

12-23-2017, 10:35 AM	#3
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Model A camper At $12K...4 times what I paid for my Model A...WOW __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

12-23-2017, 10:49 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Model A camper Neat little double barrel in one photo, I wonder ifn it's functional or just a prop. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

12-23-2017, 10:59 AM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Model A camper I recently saw a pic of a MODERN, SMALL, "AIRSTREAM" Trailer, that would be PERFECT for a Model A!---Look it up! Bill Roamer __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

12-23-2017, 02:02 PM	#7
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Model A camper I think the double barrel is a lighter for the stove. Beautiful trailer. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

12-23-2017, 09:26 AM	#1
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Model A camper This was in Hemmings. Thought it looked neat and it's for sale. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/1...-camp-trailer/

12-23-2017, 03:50 PM	#8
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 786	Re: Model A camper Did I miss something, or is the only thing 'Model A'-ish about it the wheels? Seems like they could have mounted a spare wheel/tire on the side/back for a bit more of a 'look'...

12-23-2017, 04:00 PM	#9
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Re: Model A camper Delightful and not too dissimilar to the construction of a station wagon. A work of art! Keith

12-23-2017, 04:33 PM	#11
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: Model A camper Don't tow it, throw it on the back. camper2.jpg

12-24-2017, 07:41 AM	#15
NCRebel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 102	Re: Model A camper Katy, there is a match box with striker case next to the double barrel prop (below the lamp). I think the shotgun is for looks. The shotgun can't be more than 15 inches long, if the match box is the larger household size.

12-24-2017, 01:21 PM	#17
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Model A camper More vintage campers please. I plan on building one this winter and I need some ideas. Thanks

12-24-2017, 03:31 PM	#21
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Model A camper We now tow a smaller version of this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=woHjtgO6_E4 __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

12-24-2017, 07:47 PM	#22
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: Model A camper Is anyone reproducing tow hitches for a Model A Pickup ? I've only seen pictures of them but not aware of a vendor reproducing.

12-25-2017, 12:13 AM	#23
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A camper Keith, in #18 I like the first camper, but it's too tongue heavy. The last picture looks like it came from "The Day the Earth Stood Still"