Metzendorf travel trailer

[JBa747]

I just found out my brother has one of these sitting in his back yard,in original condition, down to the cloth upholstery. I am going to find out the date of manfg.(sometime in the 50's, he thinks) but can anyone give me any info as to where to find info about this make. Under the name on the side of the trailer is W. Farmington, Ohio. It seems to be rather rare as I can't find anything about it -at least not thru Google.
Thanks.

[Gary B]

Hi JBa747, try www.vintage-vacations.com also try their links page lots of information on old TT, campers, MH sheepwagons etc.<img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

Happy trails GB

1994 Bounder 34J
1990 Mazda B2200 / BB

Edited by - Gary B on Sep 11 2002 7:20:22 PM

[qazw77777]

JBa747,
I can answer some of your questions about Metzendorf travel trailers. They were produced in the 50's and early 60's by Martin Metzendorf of West Farmington, Ohio, approximately 10 miles northwest of Warren, Ohio. Martin (my great-uncle) and his wife had the traliers built with Amish laborers, she pickede out the interior patterns and colors. They delivered most of the trailers themselves until a delivery accident deprived my great-aunt of her arm. They sold the business in the early 60's and the trailer was produced for a few more years under the Metzendorf name, i believe they closed the doors in '63 but I'm not 100% on that. If their is a real interest out there I might be able to piece together some facts from my relatives, but admitedly they'er all a touch fuzzy on events from forty years ago.
Brin Metzendorf

[Gary B]

Great post Brin, its always good to heard a story like that!!! Welcome to the forum. Thanks. :bleh:

[Gary Woolschlager]

I own a 1960 Metzendorf trailer in great shape and would like to hear from other owners

[wa2yne]

I had a Metzendorf in the mid to late 70's in Rochester NY.
I recall it had a bunk over the tongue, making it impractical to tow with a pickup, espcially with a shell and/or rack on the truck.
Not too bad a camper, though it had no fridge or icebox, and no potty or water heater.
I don't recall what year it was, early 60's I think.
Wish I had a couple of pictures of it.

Wayne WA2YNE
www.willow-springs.com

[revelation_1_7]

Hi everyone. we're new to the forum. i was so surprised to see that we don't own the only Metzendorf in the country. Have no clue as to what year it is but i have pics, if someone is familiar, perhaps we could get an idea. we don't have any paperwork. it is FOR SALE along with a '68 Shasta Starflyte. we have some questions on the Metz maybe someone could answer. thanks, rev.

[Gary Woolschlager]

Connie are you on

[beverlydale]

I just recently acquired a Metzendorf travel trailer that is in very good condition even though it has been sitting on my sisters land for 15 years. My mother purchased this little thing and wanted to use it, but never did. So it just sat there until just recently, a friend purchased new wheels and tires and brought it to my home. To the right of the door the name Metsendorf, Farmington,Ohio, and also Atlantic Trailor Sales, Fairport, New York. I am wondering how I can find the age.. and any other helpful interesting iformation. This is kinda fun...

[Gary Woolschlager]

Beverly: I have lot of old flyers and a old price sheet or two on hand..I have also found tires, baby moon hub caps for it and paint for the inside.. The Vin. number is on the toung on the same side as the door is on.. Most of the Vin. numbers are a four didget number and may be hard to find under the paint or rust...The line for the 12 volt light inside should also be out in the front by the hitch...Mine has two lines....One group for the brake, turning and runing lights and another group for the 12 volt line inside the trailer, if you have one, and the other line for the eletric brakes,again if you have eletric brakes..I think most all the modles had eletric brakes...Email me at garydonnaw@yahoo.com with any questions..Gary