1968 Roadmaster

[roadster1168]

Hi All,

I'm very excited to have just purchased my first Caravan, a 1968 Roadmaster.  It's all the more special as it has only ever had one owner (my grandparents) who have kept it in absolutely immaculate condition and of course I have some fond childhood memories of camping with them.

I am an absolute novice when it comes to caravanning (I've always loved camping, but until now, I've only owned a tent!), so I thought it best to say hi and introduce myself as I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions along the way and I know I have a steep learning curve!  

It's been pretty much garaged (on blocks) since the 80's and as I live over 2 hours away, I've arranged for a truck to transport it to my local caravan service centre.  I just measured the entrance to my garage and it's not high enough to get the van in (devastated!) so I'll have to look for a place to keep it out of the elements. The next item on my list is to sell my little hatchback and buy a car that I can tow it with!!

We've been able to find all sorts of documents for it (original purchase documents, etc.) but the one piece of information I can't find is the weight?  Could any Roadmaster owners please help me with a rough estimate?  I've been trying to call Roadmaster in Adelaide, but they must be off on their own summer adventures

It's a 16foot single-axle Aluminium Roadmaster Luxury Liner manufactured in November 1968.  It has a fibreglass roof.

I also welcome any hints, tips, advice etc.... bring it on  

Thanks,
Bri

[Geoff & Jude]

hi bri

we have a 16 foot 1965 roadmaster and it weighed in at 1270kg unloaded, it did have the fridge, spare wheel and gas bottle on board at the time.

here's our story, vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/1333 but you'll need to upload the photobucket hotlink fix ( chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-embedded-imag/ogipgokcopooepeipngiikdkpmcpkaon ) to see the pictures. (bottom left)

geoff 'n jude

[roadster1168]

Hi Geoff 'n Jude,

Wow great to see the transformation of your Roadmaster - very inspirational! And thanks for the info re the weight. Mine looks similar to yours on the outside (minus that amazing paint job!).

Thanks,
Bri

[DC3Td]

Hi Bri. Re garage door height - you could either let air out of tyres or buy a pair of wheel skates - (remove wheels & slip skates under hubs).Van can then be maneuvered around to your hearts delight and depending on garage internal height/restrictions,put wheels back on.

[shesgotthelook]

Hello & welcome !. What a beautiful van & how lucky are you? I'm sure you have already discovered the thread on Roadmaster caravans, but just in case, here it is:

vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/2032/roadmaster-caravans-south-australia

A really stylish & well appointed van but I believe they are reasonably heavy. Your best bet is to pop it over a weighbridge & then you will know for sure.

Look forward to seeing some photos & hope to see you out on the road soon.

Cheers, SGTL

[roadster1168]

Thanks so much everyone - really appreciate the welcome and pointers