1953 Spartanette - Video Tour

This is a Video Walk Through Tour of the 1953 Royal Spartanette.

[@RVGrannyWA]

They designed the interiors to be much more livable than today's models, amazing.

[@mobiltec]

This is a park model and yes it was designed to actually live in.

[@gulfrelay2249]

@@mobiltec have you seen the new spartans? In name only. Just an other trap for folks with more $$$ than sense, or taste.

[@mobiltec]

@@gulfrelay2249 No I have not.

[@Okrollins1]

Yeah they do. This is junk. Know what I'd? Donate to a tech school and let kids work on it. Out.

[@slicksnewonenow]

@@Okrollins1 that Spartanette will outlast anything late-model for ANOTHER 70 years...

[@Adamdub612]

I would love to live in one of these full time with my family...I just love vintage stuff especially old trailers

[@mobiltec]

I think this one is still for sale...

[@Okrollins1]

Like Mom's Mabey said, only thing I want old is money.

[@Okrollins1]

Dang swamp cooler on top. Wow!

[@hobbyhermit66]

I love old camper trailers and mobile homes. Truck campers too. Thanks for posting.

[@heru-deshet359]

The nostalgia level if off the charts!

[@ladypilliwick8179]

I live in a 1953 Spartanette. #136. neighbor gave it to me if I would move it... you can buy the door handles but be careful because there left and rights... I had broken windows so I had more water damage. ..missing the refrigerator but other than that it's all there I had to replace the front window. I used thick pexiglass ...I found its the perfect place for a air conditioner because I did not want to start removing the rivits.... this trailer is much much better built then anything you can buy today. you can easily find the wood and stuff to repair the trailer at a home Depot

[@mobiltec]

I've been through two Spartanettes now and also found a Royal Spartanette out in the desert just rotting away. Great trailers. Nice and roomy and lots of storage space. Thanks for watching.

[@simplykai4128]

If I wanted to buy one of these spartanette's 1950's era where or who would I contact. Thankyou.

[@99rylee]

I love the layout. theres an actual living room space and a good sized kitchen. awesome

[@Nyctophora]

Everything you need (once repaired) is there, it looks like you could actually live in it! Tiny house movement could take a few leaves out of the book here :)

[@MsSoozy]

Love Love Love Love LOVE LOVE That is something I could live in quite nicely by myself with my pooches. I love this trailer! Wish I had the bucks.

[@victorcontreras9138]

good shape for a trailer that old. even had old type of appliances. I have seen trailers out here in El Paso now and then that resembled that style but the didn't look that well like this one.

[@mikecampbell9249]

Man I want that spartanette

[@meandyou2469]

Good shape for the age.love the old things

[@alcoholic2412]

I lived in a trailer just like this when I was in Phoenix many years ago.

[@debraboyea7776]

I love it!

[@brettduffy1992]

My phone has no sound on it for some reason is that a regular air conditioner or swamp air condition

[@mobiltec]

That was a swamp cooler which we removed before the new owner picked it up.

[@wa6gxq]

Beauty Larry. To bad I live in North Carolina. Hey Larry... Study for your General! 73!

[@cjohnson4342]

Love it!

[@abrokenandacontriteheart1308]

If these are canned ham trailers.... guess who the hams are? Lol🐷🐖🐽 Love this one though ... wish I had know how to restore and could find one. So cool!!! Where are you located? How much was this one ... this is old video. Would love something like this.

[@tommybabineau518]

I have one in need of Restoration

[@intuit5767]

So cool.

[@ladyjedi3D]

Wow, a real toilet! what is the vented box in the shower?it looks like a heater...

[@mobiltec]

That is an exhaust fan... Keeps the mildew down.

[@trevorr.eagles5377]

@@mobiltec -Nice old-style toilet. Vanity sink, too. Plus an early tight squeeze shower!! What make is the toilet, anyway? I would say that this is an early form of a bathroom/ washroom for a mini home trailer. The smaller ones don't seem to have any bathrooms in them (campers, mainly). The kitchen is really nice, as well.

[@abrokenandacontriteheart1308]

Can you use blendable plastic moulding to cover seems? What was the thing above the shower head?

[@mobiltec]

If you are talking about the inside YES.... I don't see why not.

[@Teenabella]

Hello where are you located?

[@mobiltec]

Northern Nevada...

[@patricksnow1700]

How much would something like this retail on the market for ?

[@mobiltec]

This trailer sold for $3000 as is. I don't know what it went for new in 53 but from what I have seen I bet it sold for just a little more than that brand new.

[@patricksnow1700]

@@mobiltec it's a treat to see this thank you up here in Canada it's hard to find any of these

[@Teenabella]

Do u have any to rent ? Its just me and im trying move and start new kinda off grid lol

[@mobiltec]

Nope.

[@bromarkfarms]

i noticed it is named spartanette. what is the ette at the end stand for. it's like the Holiday ramblers, there is a model called a ramblette , it also has two doors on the outside why spartanette, and ramblette

[@mobiltec]

It's the smaller and sleeker version of the Royal Spartanette both made by the Spartan Aircraft Company. And then there was all the larger blockier park models like the Spartan Manor and the Spartan Mansion. I believe there is a Royal Mansion as well.

[@bromarkfarms]

so is the same for the ramblette? my wife and I purchased one for 300.00. we were just wondering about the model ramblerette we had seen rambler, and just wanted to know. could not find any history. it is a 1968 model. I like your knowledge.

[@mobiltec]

My favorite Rambler was the Scrambler... I believe they only made 500 of them.

[@michellejones1167]

So cool! Thank you for posting! Do you have any insight on how to source windows & hardware? These are so fun to watch!

[@mobiltec]

Go to my Canned Ham Links page on my website. www.cannedhamtrailers.com Vintage Trailer supply for window parts. Vintage Trailer Gaskets for window gaskets and there is a link for Chris (Trailer Trasher) who dismantles old trailers for parts and he sells complete windows.

[@MikeReed]

If someone were to buy that and fix it up, it would be awesome!

[@Okrollins1]

Hahahaha! The money you spend to fix up is crazy.

[@JT-rb1lg]

Did this Spartanette sell? if still available where in Calif

[@mobiltec]

It is still for sale. It is in Homeland, CA. Riverside County. Please contact Bob at 951-764-7753.

[@MSNJ10]

Is it for sale still

[@carbon8ng]

Maybe I missed it but where is the table?

[@mobiltec]

This is a park model trailer. Kinda like an apartment. If you want a table you put one in there somewhere. Most people used TV trays back in the day.

[@oosasadventures4774]

is it still for sale

[@mobiltec]

No it sold a few months ago.

[@amymoriyama6616]

3:14 Why did you cut the video?

[@mobiltec]

I don't remember.

[@amymoriyama6616]

@@mobiltec We all know it had a dead rat/cat in there lol. In all seriousness, after looking at it closer, I would guess the camera screwed up/glitched.

[@mobiltec]

@@amymoriyama6616 I just don't remember. It looks more like I edited something out. But in all my walk throughs I always show the bad and the ugly along with the good. So I don't know after all these years.

[@hvackid9]

Beautiful trailer! How much does one of them usually go for in the shape its in?

[@mobiltec]

I've seen them go for a whole range of prices. Anywhere from $200 to $8k. The owner is asking $8k for this one but would probably entertain lower offers.

[@Okrollins1]

He should give it to you and a little change for taking it off his property.

[@Okrollins1]

@@mobiltec More like 50 bucks.

[@jacqueslamour3695]

Hi, writting you from France here...always had the dream to have a Royal Spartanette and this one looks what I am looking for in term of size. She looks ok Inside...doesn't seems to have too much wood issues...Could you let me know if a queen bed can be placed in the bedroom? and how to contact Bob by email (I saw you gave his phone number but being in France would be easier for me to contact him by email for details). Thanks for your help. Sébastian.

[@mobiltec]

Bob doesn't do Email. He is not computer literate. That's why only his phone number is listed... Sorry about that.

[@brettduffy1992]

How would you keep cool in a metal tin like that back on a hot summer day in the desert without AC

[@mobiltec]

The same way they did it 200 years ago.

[@brettduffy1992]

@@mobiltec your only choice would be to put up with it now if it's 75 outside it would be like a hundred in that tin can a fantastic fan with the windows open with at least bring it to 75 inside

[@mobiltec]

@@brettduffy1992 It is somewhat insulated. The walls are about 2 inches thick. Also you see the swamp cooler on top. Swamp cooling also called evaporative cooling has been around for centuries. Actually the romans used it by dipping palm froms in water and then fanning each other or their master.

[@brettduffy1992]

@@mobiltec which is great for a low humidity not high

[@drakejr11]

Hi, I have a Dixie stove exactly like one in your video and a few other original items from an old Spartanette. I would like to trade these items for electrical work done on my Aristocrat. Any suggestions? Or can you point me in a right direction? Much appreciation. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work!

[@mobiltec]

Where are you located?

[@drakejr11]

California, halfway between Monterey and San Luis Obispo.

[@drakejr11]

@@mobiltec Central coast, California

[@mobiltec]

There are people in your area. I would go to Vintage Trailer Talk and ask there. It's a great forum for vintage trailers.

[@drakejr11]

@@mobiltec ok. Thank you.

[@DanG4n6guy]

What kind of paint would you use for the shower?

[@mobiltec]

I have not researched that so I don't know. My last shower I powder coated. It was made from aluminum.

[@DanG4n6guy]

Thanks I will look into powder coating...Do you know if your trailer exterior lighting is 6 volt or 12 volt?

[@mobiltec]

12vdc

[@trevorr.eagles5377]

Is this trailer up for sale? It's in really good shape for its age. I'm impressed. This would make an excellent Summer home to camp in, say near the shore somewhere.

[@mobiltec]

Not any more...

[@tommybabineau518]

@@mobiltec how much is one like this

[@mobiltec]

@@tommybabineau518 This one sold for $3000

[@abrokenandacontriteheart1308]

Was this sold already? Love swamp coolers.

[@mobiltec]

Sold a long time ago.

[@aprilasbahr]

I tried calling but number no longer working

[@mobiltec]

That trailer sold a long time ago. I just took down the contact info for it. Thanks for looking.

[@dobermanpac1064]

LET'S GO CAMPING!

[@patfabris6594]

💟

[@merlin0215]

What about the cabinet door next to the toilet that can't be opened. Just take the toilet out? LOL

[@mobiltec]

I fixed all that before the new owner picked it up. I was only supposed to sell this. Not work on it. But she talked me into doing a bunch more work on it.

[@brianpisces]

like

[@sandramckinlay3424]

Man you are really good at this it is really nice to see someone do this the way I would do it not that I'm that good it's just common sense give it the once-over and then maybe go back over a couple of things as you did in what 10 minutes? I hate to keep saying this but I cannot tell you how much people have wasted my time and I have gotten sucked into it and now I just fast-forward and possibly miss important stuff.

[@mobiltec]

I try to describe what I see as honestly as I can. Thanks for your comments.

[@sandramckinlay3424]

@@mobiltec r u married? ...Have lots a gfs?

[@merlin0215]

Dude! Please stop dragging your feet, it's very distracting.

[@mobiltec]

It's a little late for that. How old is this video now? LOL

[@Okrollins1]

I'll give you 50 dollars for it. No, you give me 50 dollars to haul away.

[@mobiltec]

This trailer sold for $4500....

[@LadyGecko]

I’d gut it. New insulation, new wiring, new plumbing, refinish all the wood and reinstall.

[@mobiltec]

We don't gut trailers. We gut fish. Trailers are not designed or built like houses. In houses, the walls hold up the cabinets. In trailers, the cabinets hold up the walls. All of the structural integrity is in the cabinets, where they are placed and how they are fastened. Unless you are an engineer with decades of designing trailers, you should not GUT a trailer.

[@trevorr.eagles5377]

Why? It's nice the way it is,- don't ruin it! It's the original 1953 style make. I would suggest to you to go and buy a modern one with all of the modern updates done to it!! Too many people out there nowadays are reno-crazy that way.

[@LadyGecko]

Trevor R. Eagles - I’m not suggesting that it be updated, but simply restored to it’s original condition.

[@trevorr.eagles5377]

@@LadyGecko -Cool, I'm good with that.