1959 Tradewind 24'

Ohio | 24 9 001 to 24 9 187
California | 24 (T) 0NN (T for Twin, D for Double)
$5500 new, 3030 # empty

First year for the all new 24 foot Tradewind, this model and size turned out to be a success, and is sought out today by those seeking a vintage era trailer with modern conveniences.  Not too small, and not too big, they are being restored and used regularly as these two examples will attest.

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This trailer is California made s/n 24T-0114

Pre-polishing ^

Veritas Propane Lamp

Refer is a new, but appropriate replacement

Pantry (streetside)

The original lifetime owner warranty an the back of the Wardrobe door

 

< The Bargman L-66 "Refer Door" lever style entry handle is still available from Bargman





^ Heater vent cap (fwd) and refer vent, with the Hehr vent open to the left

^ Hehr 14 x 14 vent cover and bathroom vent pipe to the left^

California made 24D-0273

^ International emblems used to identify 1958 to 1960 International (self-contained) options and features v

^ The new "Clear View" style window

^ Sewer hose and Awning Pole holders

^ New custom futon sofa, but looks very appropriate

^ The table is a folding reproduction, much like the original

^ The suction hand water pump is the right of the sink, and the original fold-up counter extension. This example has a range hood instead of the side exhaust fan. The Veritas gas lamp is missing its globe. Notice the matching formica faced overhead cabinet doors, too

^ Curtain hardware of the era - our 1956 Flying Cloud has the same

^ LPG wall heater

^ Original bakelite latch knob below the Princess stove.  The wood shim blocks, even though crude & irregular, are original

^ The pipe in the center of the vanity is a vent pipe to the roof

^ Double bed layout, with metal screen magazine rack

^ Magna-fold vinyl folding door between the galley and bed area

^ New Linoleum - one of the best choices for restoration floors

^ Here you can see the original Linoleum square tile floor left as an example

^ Picture showing the original Zolatone wall/ceiling finish.  The peach paint was applied when pastel colors were in, but Zolatone texture finishes are timeless.

^ Vent door  and the Bargman L-66 handle