Post by petedelux on Mar 9, 2020 8:50:11 GMT 10
Firstly this is my first post, please be nice. LOL
So, late last year I finally found a caravan that suited my needs, my requirements were simple, #full size, #11-12' max.
I found that these units were getting quite rare and I don't like the pop top style of caravan.
Ok, so I buy what I thought was a Millard (No idea really) and get it home start stripping it and find under the paint it's actually a Capricorn Birdie Delux.
After doing some research I learnt that the Delux version had insulation, something I'm not seeing now though 40 years on.
Anyway, this Caravan is unregistered, probably hasn't been registered is several years, meaning I was not given the old paperwork.
It does have a Vin number on the draw bar though, very important I know.
I'm really interested in the weight of the unit, and the Gross weight.
I have been working on it here and there trying to figure out how to best get this unit on the road firstly.
After it's registered, it's fine I'm happy to do what ever I need to but before then it's a bit difficult to know if it's actually road worthy.
Has anyone got any good sources of information on this cute old caravan?
So, far I have rebuild one side wall, now onto the other side.
I have to do the tail and clearance light and remove the rust from underneath.
Anyway, any information would be great thank you..
So, late last year I finally found a caravan that suited my needs, my requirements were simple, #full size, #11-12' max.
I found that these units were getting quite rare and I don't like the pop top style of caravan.
Ok, so I buy what I thought was a Millard (No idea really) and get it home start stripping it and find under the paint it's actually a Capricorn Birdie Delux.
After doing some research I learnt that the Delux version had insulation, something I'm not seeing now though 40 years on.
Anyway, this Caravan is unregistered, probably hasn't been registered is several years, meaning I was not given the old paperwork.
It does have a Vin number on the draw bar though, very important I know.
I'm really interested in the weight of the unit, and the Gross weight.
I have been working on it here and there trying to figure out how to best get this unit on the road firstly.
After it's registered, it's fine I'm happy to do what ever I need to but before then it's a bit difficult to know if it's actually road worthy.
Has anyone got any good sources of information on this cute old caravan?
So, far I have rebuild one side wall, now onto the other side.
I have to do the tail and clearance light and remove the rust from underneath.
Anyway, any information would be great thank you..
