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Saturday, August 1, 2020

Getting Rid of the Old Girl


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Great Value! Parting Out Travel Supreme: Perfect for DIY tiny home at affordable cost: $9950.

We are parting out a 1998, 40 foot Travel Supreme fifth wheel. If you are looking to keep costs down on a new-build tiny home this trailer has many serviceable parts including:
*Trail Air hitch (over $1000 new)
*two slide mechanisms
*solid wood maple cabinetry which can easily be refinished
*100 amp electrical service in the rig and another 100 amp box in basement  
*24” 6” deep one-hole stainless steel sink w/Moen fixture
*12 c.f. two-way refrigerator
*apartment size pro four burner stainless steel propane stove, oven and GE  Spacesaver microwave
*easy lift King platform bed
*mirrored closet doors
*large corner fiberglass tub/shower combination with glass door
* porcelain RV toilet
*three large holding tanks and some landing gear jacks.
*two Dometic 15000 BTU A/C units
*Misc items include: A&E canvas 20’ center pole support awning with aluminum cover; A&E window awnings;  240 V baseboard electric heat; Cadet 1500W 240V space heater; faux wood window blinds; built-in safe

Most important for a tiny build is the stoutness of the frame: Gooseneck trailers are said to make the best tiny homes because a large master is possible on the main floor and easier towing. A new gooseneck frame of this size will run about $8000. Travel Supreme’s were some of the best built trailers available and this 40 footer has a double 2”x8” box tube frame which is fully enclosed on the bottom. The three axles were upgraded and custom made by Dexter specifically for this trailer (at a cost of about $10,000) and have under 5000 miles on them. They are rated 10k/each axle with oil bath bearings and there are HD Hercules 17” tires and wheels, rated for 5600 lbs/each. You can see the comparison to the original axles and (especially brake size) in two of the photos.

We are located in central Wisconsin and will consider reasonable local delivery. Trailer is no longer licensed or insured but can be moved with a trip permit at Buyer’s expense. We can also store it for Buyer for a reasonable amount of time with full payment and a liability waiver. All sold “as is”; trailer has been stored for past seven years.