Oh my gosh!! Sure glad everyone is OK. The trailer looks like a total loss to me>
Thank for posting the pictures and it demonstrates the importance of having newer
tires on the trailer, something i'm in the process of doing this week. As another
'59 TradeWind owner, I could use a few of the parts if they become available. Does
anyone know the serial number of this trailer.? I ask this because I'm keeping a
registry of '59 and '60 TradeWind's listed by serial number.
Brad Norgaard
WBCCI / VAC #2699
4 Corners Unit Charter Member
Phoenix, AZ
> I placed some pictures on my site of Rudy's '69 Tradewind after his
> unfortunate accident in mid-July. They are located at:
> http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/Rudy-Valles-1959-Tradewind/
>
> Rudy was on his way home to California when he had a flat and the trailer
> started to sway with tow vehicle and trailer leaving the road near Columbus,
> Texas. The trailer came loose from the tow vehicle and rolled. It is a total
> write-off. Fortunately, the truck stayed up, and neither Rudy nor his wife
> were injured. They had been on a several month trip around the country,
> including the International rally at Perry, Ga., where the trailer placed
> third in judging.
>
> The trailer is currently in an impound yard near Columbus, pending settlement
> with the insurance company. After that, possibly some items might be
> available from the trailer. The fridge is fairly new, although the door has
> come loose. I don't know if it is repairable or not. The sofa bed, a/c and
> water heater are fairly new. The door, stove, and most windows are intact.
>
> If anyone has questions, Rudy's phone no. is 562-861-7797 and e-mail address
> is rev315 @ hotmail.com.
>
> -Tom