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  1. Facebook Group: "RoadRunner Travel Trailers" 
  2. Gallery: All Known RoadRunners Online by Year 
  3. Gallery: All Known "CUSTOM" Private Label Roadrunners by Year
  4. Helpful Sites & Resources
  5. FAQ

    1. Facebook Group: "RoadRunner Travel Trailers"

    This wonderful, helpful, and friendly group of vintage RoadRunner camper enthusiasts was started and is run by Annette Lloyd Davidson. Join us and please feel free to ask questions, share knowledge, support and resources with each other here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451753901855019




    2. Gallery: All Known RoadRunners Online by Year 

    You can find Jon's collection of links to all other known RRs online for ideas for your RR as well as our RR and camper idea Pinterest boards here:
    http://www.marriageenvy.com/great-relationships-blog/2015/10/5/our-vintage-roadrunner-camper-project

    Let me know if you're a fellow RoadRunner owner and I'll add you to the "club" :-)

    I save as many here for posterity... I add as many as I can find online here from various web pages, online ads, eBay, etc., as once sold the pictures are gone, or sites eventually go done or aren't maintained.

    Save them here for comparison, getting accurate idea of what is typical shape and feature-wise per year.




    1962


    1962 Full documenting of a restoration:
    Source: http://www.timewarptrailers.blogspot.com/
    1962 

    1964

    1964 

    1965

    *1965 The Sherman's "Donna". The one that started Jon's quest for filling the gap of knowledge online about RoadRunner's that led to this entire site. 


    1965 
    And same: 
    1965 
    1965 
    1965, 14ft 
    Source: http://www.ebay.com/itm/19650000-Roadrunner-/301736242489?nma=true&si=FGhnWq1mT1y33ngWae0NI0hCy4Y%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
    1965 
    The next two videos are of the same 1965 RoadRunner






     1965


    Source: https://www.sistersonthefly.com/gallery/trailer-gallery/
    1965

    Source: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1965-Roadrunner-Travel-trailer-retro-camper-/132112218699?hash=item1ec2807a4b%3Ag%3AAG8AAOSw32lYr0pM&vxp=mtr
    1965


    Source: https://www.facebook.com/vintagecampertrailers/photos/a.162452603796350.27663.128986567142954/784474824927455/?type=3

    1965

    Source: https://lewiston.craigslist.org/rvs/d/vintage-1965-roadrunner/6293189866.html

    1965 Roadrunner 14'




    1966

    1966 
    Source: https://www.sistersonthefly.com/gallery/trailer-gallery/
    1966  
    Source: http://carsxyz.com/detail/1966-Roadrunner-Road-Runner-Camper-Travel-Trailer_271907896177.html
    1966  
    Source: http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/paywall/uppercounty/nearly-classic-rigs-turn-out-for-roslyn-s-annual-vintage/article_e740cc6a-d8fc-11e2-b041-0019bb2963f4.html
    1966  



    1967

    1967
    Source: http://repairingyesterdaystrailers.yuku.com/topic/3183
    1967

    Source: http://repairingyesterdaystrailers.yuku.com/topic/3183/1967-Roadrunner-So-Im-Told#.Vhr2mxNViko and
    https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/repairingyesterdaystrailers/1967-roadrunner-so-i-m-told-t3183.html


    1967 
    Alan Heath writing studio:  
    1968  Pink Palace 
    1968


    Original ad copy:
    "1968 RoadRunner “DAISY”. New flooring. Sleeps 4-6. Custom seat cushions. Original stove, fridge, sink, heater. All work well. Complete bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower. Newly sealed roof. No known leaks. Lights in great working order. 2 propane tanks and battery. Great tires with new spare. Trailer is 7 feet tall 18 feet long. Clean Title. ALL DÉCOR IS INCLUDED. Some normal wear and tear for something almost 50 years old—sold as is. Can e-mail more pics. Price: $8300 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Contact: David or Marilyn DeBry debry@byu.net (385)245-5407 or (801)574-1710"

    Source: http://littlevintagetrailer.com/2016/12/1968-road-runner-camper-for-sale/

    The video below may be a 1968?


    1968
     Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagecampertrailers/permalink/1461937243864959/

    1969

    1969
    Source: http://littlevintagetrailer.com/2015/06/1969-road-runner-11-for-sale/
    1969

    More pix:
    Source: http://littlevintagetrailer.com/2016/08/1969-roadrunner-trailer-restored-for-sale/
    1969

    Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=755570077823012&set=p.755570077823012&type=3&permPage=1


    1969
    Source: http://repairingyesterdaystrailers.yuku.com/reply/26733/1969-Roadrunner-work#reply-26733
    1969
    Source: http://www.rollinvintage.com/index.php?/category/Roadrunner-17-1969
    1969
    Source: http://www.rollinvintage.com/index.php?/category/Roadrunner-1969
    1969
    Source: http://ostrobogulation.com/2014/12/03/renovating-a-vintage-1969-roadrunner-travel-trailer/
    and http://ostrobogulation.com/2015/06/04/confessions-of-a-trailer-camp-tramp-the-interior-renovation-of-a-vintage-camper/
    1969 cab-over style:
    Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagecampertrailers/permalink/1455186767873340/ 



    1970

    1970 "ROAG" (ROAG is a code for RoadRunner's used in vehicle titles/DMV--our 65 has it on our title)



    Source: http://littlevintagetrailer.com/2014/09/1970-roag-for-sale/


    1970 
    1971 15’

    1971 
    1972
    Source: http://www.retrorestoration.com/72roadrunner.html


    1972


    Source:https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagecampertrailers/permalink/1481226641936019/


    1972

    Original ad posted 10-9-17: 1972 13' roadrunner is a must see. $2,600.
    Source: https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/45735865

    1974


     1974

    http://www.starling-travel.com/2013/04/03/1974-roadrunner-camper-retro-loveliness/


    Source: https://www.sistersonthefly.com/gallery/trailer-gallery/

    1975 



    DIGIORGIO Leisure Products Era of RR's
    (the company that bought out the original L&M Manufacturing Co.'s RR's)
    For a few years they kept the original styling, then it began to change more and more. While I'm not interested in the styles past the early 70s, I include the later RR here for continuity, completeness and reference.

    1977


    1977




    Original ad:
    "This is in project condition. I've done a lot of work already structural steel reinforced corners,water sealant, subfloor replacement, window replacement, new tires, paint, curtains upholstery, still needs some TCL. Title in hand. No toilet through it out as it was original to the trailer. Has a shower in bathroom. Never hooked up to any water or propane since I've had it. Needs some lights wired like I said project condition."
    Source: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/110959022945974

    1979


    1979, you can see the original RR logo on the front.
    I've never seen one like this. This was on KSL Classifieds. It has the traditional RR logo. This was after DiGiorgio bought L&M. Besides the logo, the interior and exterior look nothing like prior RRs.
    Original ad: "MY 1979 FORD ROADRUNNER MOTORHOME WAS STOLEN OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I REPORTED IT TO THE POLICE"
    Source: https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/45634447

    1979, you can see the original RR logo on the front.

     Original ad: Vintage motorhome for sale! Excellent condition! Recent tune-up, passed emissions with flying colors! Runs amazingly! New tires! Only 84,000 original miles! No rips or tears in upholstery. Sleeps 4-6 people! A must see! Great for camping or hunting. Has AC and great heater. 3,000 OBO
















    Year???



    Year? Full documenting of a restoration:

    Source: http://roadrunnertrailer.blogspot.com/
    Year?
    Older model camper outside in really good condition except for the door. Window was busted out of it and the door knob is gone. It was given to us for free. The family we got it from just wanted it gone.












    3. Gallery: All Known "CUSTOM" Private Label Roadrunners by Year

    The private label "CUSTOM" was made by L&M Mfg Co. for Joe's Mobile Homes in Salt Lake City, UT. It's essentially a Roadrunner in every way except for the following:
    • Has different siding pattern.
    • Lacks RR tread pattern on step.
    • No RR branding, but has "CUSTOM" sticker in all caps where RR logo went at top front and top rear.
    • Rear bottom curves/bends under sharply instead of going straight down.

    1962

    1962
    Obviously, the red wings are not stock, but added by some owner.



    1964


    1965

    1965 CUSTOM private label RR. (see another CUSTOM above in 1964)
    I got this email from Julie Sherlock: "We have what we believe to be a 65 Road Runner that was made as a custom private label for Joe's Mobile Homes in Salt Lake City.  We live in Michigan!  It has the oak interior, but unfortunately some has been removed.  We have the same original floor!  Ours needs lots of work.  Thanks for all the info on your blog.  I just now need to ascertain for sure that this is a private label L&M."
    So I sent her some follow up questions and I'm waiting to hear back. This is another bit of new info in the RR saga.

    These are unique and custom private labels in a few ways that set them apart from the regular RR's, but I believe were made by L&M for private label.

    • The rear underside curves in rather than slants in straight line. 
    • Different siding pattern. 
    • CUSTOM label vs. RR. 

     


    1965???
    Shorter than ours (Sherman's Donna), but identical interior (layout, tables, and brown upholstery and appliances/sink) of our 1965 Roadrunner.





    4. Helpful Sites & Resources

    Facebook Vintage Camper Pages & Groups

    Content on this page was moved from original source: http://www.marriageenvy.com/great-relationships-blog/2015/10/5/our-vintage-roadrunner-camper-project 


    5. FAQ


    Q: Is my camper worth fixing?
    • A: Great question. Hard to answer as "is it worth fixing?" is very subjective based on how much time and work you want to put into it and will that experience and the outcome be worth it to you?
    • That being said....
    • Structurally:
      • the main thing is are there structural concerns? From what I can tell:
      • it looks solid (no obvious exterior damage), 
      • the skin on the one exterior side I can see looks in good shape. 
      • Leaks? I don't see much interior damage to the paneling. That's a good sign. 
      • Any signs of rot anywhere you can see inside, outside, underneath? If so, those rotted support pieces likely need to be replaced. From what I can see though it looks pretty solid. 
    • Cosmetically: 
      • The paneling is already partially painted, so I would continue painting it as grooved paneling generally isn't sought after or worth refinishing. Painted it can look real good.
      • Are all drawers and cabinet doors there or will you need to fabricate some?
      • The rest is just fixing up the interior and cute-ing it up as much or little as you like.
    • Of course, if you don't want to do all that work and just want something that's already mostly done and you want to just focus on cute-ing it up, than trading/selling maybe better option.


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