Wayward Trailers

1969 Cardinal Demo + Rebuilt frame, subfloor, aluminum belly, and walls.

This adorable little trailer came to us looking more or less intact and original. Upon closer inspection we discovered many previous attempts to patch the subfloor and cover holes in the walls. Once the skins were removed it became clear that much of the original framing had rotted to the extent that it crumbled if touched. Luckily between what remained of the framing, and the skins themselves, we were able to piece together entirely new framing and walls. The subfloor and wood ladder frame below are treated with Red Gard waterproofing membrane and we installed a new aluminum belly underneath, in addition to foam insulation. The floor is now fully protected from the elements and better insulated than it was from the factory. We cannot wait to put this beauty all back together!

Part 2 - 1964 Bambi II restoration final product