Resources
Here’s a running list of the resources and contacts we’ve found helpful in our restoration. We’ll be updating as we go so check back and if you have your own resources, add them in the comments and I’ll put them on the page!
General Aristocrat Information
TinCanTourist.com – Aristocrat Page: Includes history, model information and original document scans
Aristocrat Vintage Trailers Online Group: Amazing online forum with 175+ owners. Message boards, blogs, photos, classifieds and more.
Aristocrat History: Story of founder, Irv Perch, and history of the company.
Documentation Scans: Annie has a 1967 LoLiner and bunch of great scans of the original documentation which is similar among Aristocrats of the era.
Vintage Trailer Parts
Vintage Campers: Dan Price, the Owner, is really nice and says there’s lots of stuff not on the site so contact them if you can’t find what you need.
Dometic Refrigerator Service Center Locator
Vintage Awnings: Marti Domyancic, domy@sbcglobal.net. Marti has a store and sells on eBay, but is amazing in accommodating custom requests. Great prices and amazing service. There’s a website coming soon too!
Vintage Emblems: Rex Conaway, Rex_Conaway@yahoo.com. Rex makes emblems for Aristocrats as well as other vintage trailers. He responds fast and is super helpful and knowledgeable!
Walt’s RV Surplus (in Fontana, CA)
Fletcher’s Trailer Sales (in Trumansberg, NY)
Custom Cut Foam from FoambyMail.com
Other Aristocrat Restoration Blogs
66Mainliner written by Mike Blumenstein from Bellevue, WA
Our 1966 Aristocrat Lo-Liner Restoration Project by Vintage Trailers
Vintage Trailer Rallies and Events
Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailer Rally – June 25-27, 2010 in Sweet Home, OR
Where can I find wood paneling for the interior of my “65 Lo Liner?
I’m not sure. We’ve been looking too. I think you probably just have to buy new paneling from home depot or the like. It’s hard to find old paneling that’s in good condition.
Thanks! That’s what I figured.
Appreciate your reply.