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Red Guthrie and Dale Martfeld began RV manufacturing in a building previously used as a chicken house. The first Recreational Vehicle they built was a fold-down camping trailer. Later they added camper tops for pick ups followed by slide-in pickup campers. As camping in RV’s increased in popularity they expanded and began building Travel Trailers, 5th Wheel Trailers, Chassis Mount Campers, Mini Motorhomes and finally full sized Class A Motorhomes. The business changed hands several times until Red Dale RVs were no longer produced!

Founded by Dale Martfeld and Red Guthrie in an old poultry shed in Longmont in 1958, Red Dale Travel Trailers became a phenomenon in the ’60s as families searched for a way comfortably explore the country with their young families.

“It was an easy way for families to get together for an adventure,” Kristy Meining said. “Even mom could go if you had a camper because you could bring all the modern conveniences with you. Back in that time, this was luxury.”

Just a few years after its founding, Red Dale Travel Trailers moved from the poultry shed to proper factory on Boston Avenue and Bowen Street. A few years after that, Red Dale campers were sold at over 200 dealerships in 27 states and operated factories in Longmont, Woodland, California, and Mansfield, Texas.

There was even a Red Dale fan club created called the Longmont Drifters that would get together each summer to show off their campers and enjoy the outdoors together. In 1968, according to an old edition of the Longmont Times-Call, the Drifters’ annual roundup gathered over 300 campers carrying 1,000 people from 14 different states around Roosevelt Park.

Nevertheless, despite the camper’s popularity, once President Jimmy Carter threatened to institute gas rationing in 1979, Martfield and Guthrie decided to shut down the plants and close Red Dale campers for good.

Closing the factories, however, made the campers even more popular and today they’re considered a collector’s item. Several Red Dale Campers groups still exist today.

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1959 and into the 70s

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1964 Vintage Restored Red Dale Travel Trailer Canned Ham Glamper *RARE*

Ogden, Utah

Make Red Dale

Model Luxury Trailer

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Standard Equipment 3-Burner stove with oven control 75 lb fiber glass ice box "Gaucho" divan 36" dinette set Sink Lights, butane 20 gal water tank with rocker pump Sleeps 6 Overall length 15 feet Inside height 6' 2" Overall width standard 6' 6" Total weight 1400 lbs. Restored Features: New insulation in all walls and ceiling New wiring New wall and ceiling panels New luxury vinyl tile flooring New countertops, backsplash, and dinette top New foam and upholstery Cabinets were sanded down and refinished New knobs and drawer pulls New paint, restored to original color New diamond plating New interior lights Original gas lamp New window seals New carpet on back wall and storage spaces New Curtains New Door KnobNew Chain This trailer is a 1964 and while it was restored there are imperfections that come with age. This trailer is being sold "As is". Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

1972 Red Dale travel trailer in great condition .Body 12' long with tongue14'8''

Hovland, Minnesota

Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping!

Hunting Camper - Small, Heated, Cozy, Turnkey

Seattle, Washington

Category Travel Trailers

This heavily used old trailer won't win a beauty contest, but it is leak-free, cozy, self-contained, and has everything you need for immediate occupation. I've had several small old trailers, and this one is by far my favorite. This trailer has been in nearly constant use for the last 3 years, and surely has some other maintenance and/or repair issues that I haven't mentioned here, but is essentially ready to go right now. Hook it up to your truck, take it to the woods, and be cozy and warm. I've even left dishes in the cupboards, clean sheets in the cabinet, and silverware in the drawer. I use a handyman jack and jack stands for leveling; you can have the jack stands. General Notes The heating system is custom and is the best you've ever seen in a camper. The new (2013) axle has less than 5000 miles on it, and the tires are also fairly new and in great shape. There's a full-size spare in the rear compartment. The main bunk has a futon on it which is thick and great for keeping the cold out from below. There is new (2013) linoleum throughout the main living area. It's easy to keep clean and looks nice. All of the cabinets are in pretty rough shape, but serviceable. At least two of them have broken latches. The galley countertops and the table have heavy scratches and wear marks, but are intact and not structurally damaged. There is no refrigerator, only an ice box. It is original and also shows signs of heavy wear, but is not broken or damaged. The 3-burner propane stove is clean and trouble free. The oven looks like heck but works great and doesn't smoke. There is a large impromptu shelf above the bunk made from plywood. It's ugly but holds your gear. The roof was re-sealed in 2012 and is still perfectly water-tight. The windows are in pretty rough shape, one of them has been boarded up and all of them are drafty, but they open and close and have curtains. The door has trouble closing and is also drafty, and the doorknob is junk but works. There is no toilet. Thank goodness for that, if you ask me. The galley faucet does not work. I don't use the original water tank, because water in it freezes during the winter. There is a 10-gallon galvanized portable tank that I keep on the counter top with its spigot sticking out over the sink. The sink drains directly to the outside, I usually put a bucket under the drain. The 110V system is intact but has unusable because the plug on the outside is broken. I never replaced the plug because I don't use 110V. There are places to plug in your car chargers for phone and laptop, so the solar panel can power everything you need. Heating System Excellent and economical heat! A 4-gallon propane-fired boiler heats a glycol mixture to 170 degrees F, which is then circulated by a 12V high-efficiency pump through 3 independently controllable loops: 1 large double radiator under the galley table, 1 small single radiator in the center on the right side, and a foot-warming loop at the foot of the bed. There are two 7-gallon propane tanks (replaced the small tanks you see in the photos), which is enough fuel to run the heat and do your cooking for 4 weeks in zero-degree weather, and for up to 2 months in weather near freezing. The glycol mixture is currently 15%, I think, so you may need to adjust it if you're going to be in seriously cold weather. When the windows are sealed with plastic (I usually wrap the window screens in saran-wrap during the winter), this system can keep you warm in nearly any weather, compensating adequately for the poor insulation that these campers unfortunately have. The state-of-the-art European radiators provide clean, dry heat. The one under the galley table will warm you up fast when you come back from a long day in the blustery weather, and the little one in the middle is a great place to dry your socks. The foot-warming loop at the foot of the bed is directly above the boiler, and circulates by convection even without the pump. Enjoy a cozy night's sleep with warm toes, no matter what the weather is doing outside! The radiators have bleed valves you can use to purge air from the system. This is often necessary when the camper experiences big changes in altitude. Electrical System There are 2 marine-grade deep-cycle batteries, each of which will run the high-efficiency low-draw circulation pump for the heater for 2 weeks without re-charging. A top-of-the-line 60W solar panel and 6A charge controller keep your main battery fully charged, even in overcast weather. The panel's 90% efficiency means you don't have to worry about how much sun you're getting, just keep the panel free of snow. There are 12V lights inside, but I usually use the propane lantern above the galley table. The electric light over the galley is useful for cooking, though. LED tail lights are bright and safe, and won't change the blink speed even on older trucks using the old thermo-flasher. One of them is damaged from backing into a post, but it's just cosmetic. The light still works and since it's LED it's still red, so you won't get pulled over for it. There is no 110V power, but all it needs is an external plug to get that system working again. Note on the Photos The photos here are recent and representative, but they don't show the damage to the tail light and rear left corner or the broken front window and damaged awning. They show small propane tanks which have now been replaced with big ones. You are responsible for inspecting the trailer before you agree to buy it. My opinion about the worthiness of the trailer for occupation may differ from yours. I've been living in it and I find it comfortable, but I'm used to living a bit rough, so I don't guarantee it won't offend more delicate sensibilities. Please be sure before you commit to buy.

DELTA 20 plus 5 Gooseneck Equipment Trailer 7TON 102" wide farm tractor 14000 #

Newport, Arkansas

2016 YEAR MODEL Made by Delta Trailers, this 25’ Deckover Gooseneck equipment trailer is sure to be an asset for anyone without putting a huge dent in your pocket….. Price is for pickup in Newport, Arkansas - We can bring to our lot in Hartford, KY for $500.00 extra. We also offer delivery to almost anywhere in the United States, Inquire! 20' of deck, plus a 5' dovetail (25' of floor space total) STANDARD SPECS ON DELTA 27GN TANDEM 7K GN TRAILER: 102" wide, approx. 10" Wide flange I-Beam frame (12 lbs./ft.) Tandem 7K lbs. spring axles (8K option available) Single wheels Electric brakes on all axles Choice of 3 different dove tail options Clearance lights and tag lights 12,000 lbs. drop leg jack 2 5/16" adjustable gooseneck coupler Side step Full rub rails Square stake pockets Storage area in neck (expanded metal bottom) Electrical wiring enclosed in conduit Pressure treated wood floor 8-hole steel wheels 16" radial tires, 10-ply DOT reflective tape Pinstripes Heavy duty safety chains Emergency break-away switch with battery backup Rust-resistant primer "Baked-on" acrylic enamel paint: Silver, Mocha, Dark Concord Blue, Walnut, Sterling Grey, Royal Red, Black, Victory Red, and White. This trailer will have to be built if it is not in stock. Inventory changes daily, so please call or text and let us know when you need the trailer, and what size, capacity, color, and hitch style you want. The 27GN model can be custom built in these SIZES: 27GN-20 -20’ - $4595.00 27GN-22 - 22’ - $4725.00 27GN-24 - 24’ - $4845.00 27GN-25 - 25’ - $4995.00 27GN-26 - 26’ - $5150.00 27GN-28 - 28’ - $5295.00 27GN-30 - 30’ - $5450.00 27GN-32 - 32’ - $5595.00 OPTIONAL COLORS: Silver, Mocha, Dark Concord Blue, Walnut, Sterling Grey, Royal Red, Black, Victory Red, and White. Delta paints its trailers using a state-of-the-art, computer controlled paint delivery system. Every trailer starts with a 3-step acid wash process to thoroughly clean the metal, followed by the application of Axalta rust-resistant primer, then at least two coats of automotive-grade Axalta topcoat. Making Quality Trailers for 45 Years and Counting! Dale Eaves built Delta’s first trailer in 1971 in a small building behind his home. Starting from those modest beginnings in stock and horse trailers, the company has grown to fill an 80,000 square foot plant built on 14 acres. And as the word has gotten out about the quality and durability of Delta trailers, they have added equipment trailers, enclosed cargo, heavy-duty livestock, and horse trailers complete with carpeted dressing rooms. Dale is still deeply involved in day-to-day operations at Delta. Dale’s son Les joined the company in 1998 and has brought several key updates to Delta’s operations, including improved production techniques and information technology to support the company’s production and marketing. He also focuses on improving dealer relations, order and production flow, and expanding the company’s quality programs. Les is proud to carry on the family tradition as Arkansas’ largest, oldest, and best builder of horse, livestock, cargo, and equipment trailers. More than 300 dealers nationwide and abroad carry Delta trailers, some of them for 30 years or more. This loyalty signifies the kind of value the company delivers in every trailer. You can be sure that each trailer Delta makes is the best value available anywhere.

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I've set up this group because we've just purchased a 1969 Red Dale Camper and we haven't found much information about them.

We also want to connect with Red Dale owners (present or past).

Anyway, we want to encourage Red Dales owners to share photos (new or old), stories, and details (true or not) about the  Red Dale Coach Company that was originally based out of Longmont, Colorado, USA.

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1972 Red Dale Reno work

A work in progress but have been using and even doing a little winter camping in it. Continue

Started by Rhonda Gillooly Feb 1.

1966 Red Dale 2 Replies

We just purchased a 1966 Red Dale camper in excellent condition.  It has been in storage for many years, so I'm sure we will find some things that don't work, but for its age, it's very nice.  I wish… Continue

Started by Pat Griffith. Last reply by Pat Griffith Jun 21, 2023.

Front Window Outside Cover 1 Reply

Our 1966 Red Dale camper is missing the outside cover for the front window.  Has anyone replaced theirs?  I would like some ideas on replacing this cover.  Thanks Continue

Started by Pat Griffith. Last reply by Mark Dec 27, 2022.

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Right, I am familiar with the external tank you speak of, I have one.  Just never had a pickup camper before so wanted to make sure I set it up right.  Right now, I have 4 separate drains.  I suppose I need to run all 4 to 1, correct?  Now the shower drain seems to be different, and I believe that just runs to the ground.  Any more insight would be great. I can take a picture if needed.

I think some folks use a portable waste tank and as such, don't have grey water tanks or the like. Also when your at a site with hookups you just run a 3" line with some slope to the waste hookup that they provide. With the portable tanks, you set them on the ground near your waste outlet, with a hose of course,  and when you're done camping you carry them back home, or to a dump site and empty them there. They are designed for this. some even have wheels so you can tow them to the dump site

Well, LPG door is secured now and I have taken the number off the plate, by the door.  Tried looking it up but nothing really comes up. The number is 0572923  That last digit is hard to read but pretty sure it is a 3.  Thanks for any help, that can be provided.

I have added some pictures now, if anyone is interested.  All I need to do now is secure the LPG door, fill the system with water and test it, figure out what I need as far as gray water tank.  All my plumbing just runs out to the back and down.  It attaches to nothing, no tank just piping straight down.

Hello everyone, I have recently purchase a Red Dale cabover camper, early 80's model I guess.  It has been redone and I have slowly finished the job that was started.  It is in great shape on the inside and the outside just needs paint and a LPG door, mine blew off. Will add a photo soon, just wanted to say hello.

Julie Mitchell.

  I'm in the process of renovating and restoring my '64 and it's been pretty involved.  To get to the electrical in mine I had to take out the cabinets, counter (sink, icebox, everything) so if you don't have to it's best to keep it intact if it's serviceable.  If it's not then you have a project on your hands!  =)

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Restored red dale camper brings back fond memories old longmont.

Driving onto the Meining’s property off Yellowstone Road in Longmont, you’d swear you just stumbled into a Norman Rockwell painting.

Surrounding the idyllic farmhouse are vintage cars from the ’50s and ’60s painted in bright orange, red and turquoise. But what really completes the picture is a perfectly refurbished 1967 Red Dale Travel Trailer named Middie.

Founded by Dale Martfeld and Red Guthrie in an old poultry shed in Longmont in 1958, Red Dale Travel Trailers became a phenomenon in the ’60s as families searched for a way comfortably explore the country with their young families.

“It was an easy way for families to get together for an adventure,” Kristy Meining said. “Even mom could go if you had a camper because you could bring all the modern conveniences with you. Back in that time, this was luxury.”

Just a few years after its founding, Red Dale Travel Trailers moved from the poultry shed to proper factory on Boston Avenue and Bowen Street. A few years after that, Red Dale campers were sold at over 200 dealerships in 27 states and operated factories in Longmont, Woodland, California, and Mansfield, Texas.

There was even a Red Dale fan club created called the Longmont Drifters that would get together each summer to show off their campers and enjoy the outdoors together. In 1968, according to an old edition of the Longmont Times-Call, the Drifters’ annual roundup gathered over 300 campers carrying 1,000 people from 14 different states around Roosevelt Park.

Nevertheless, despite the camper’s popularity, once President Jimmy Carter threatened to institute gas rationing in 1979, Martfield and Guthrie decided to shut down the plants and close Red Dale campers for good.

Closing the factories, however, made the campers even more popular and today they’re considered a collector’s item. Several Red Dale Campers groups still exist today.

“It just brings back a lot of fond memories,” Meining said. “My parents had a red and white camper with a matching station wagon and each summer they would pack my three sisters and I in the back and drive to Yellowstone.”

Having lived in Longmont for over 20 years, when Kristy found a Red Dale camper for sale just outside Colorado Springs, she knew she had to have it.

“It’s like being in a time machine,” she said. “It’s so much fun.”

Her husband Ron Meining, who founded and served as the sole mechanic of Meining Automotive for many years, restored the paint job, polished the chrome accents, and refurbished the original floors, paneling, cabinets, light fixtures, and even fixed the old stove and icebox.

Kristy took on the job of collecting vintage knick knacks to decorate the 14-foot camper in a mid-century modern style. There’s an old transistor radio, funky curtains with cushions to match and even an old tea pot.

Outside the camper is a long teal awning, with lawn chairs, an old water cooler and even some plastic flamingos.

While Kristy said she plans to take it out next summer, towed by a turquoise 1964 Mercury Monterey, for now, it functions as her “she-shed.”

“I had to throw two different parties to let everyone see it,” she said. “Altogether I’d say we had about 50 people show up. I’m so pleased with how it turned out. I can’t wait to get it out, I can’t imagine the look’s we’ll get.”

Friday, April 25, 2014

My newest old trailer: 1972 red dale, 'meadow'.

8 comments:

really lovely! what a great deal! and I love the green also....

Oh my!! She is beautiful. And the colors are perfect, as is the name.

Bring her to Springy Point, May 18 - 20, me and my friends will be there for our Maiden Voyage!

Thank you for the invitation! I already have plans then, though. Where is Springy Point?

So delightful for a touch of Spring!!! Love it!!

My husband and I are looking for our first camper.....I so want a vintage one, he not so much. Love yours!!

Love it!!!!! Why can't I ever find campers that were actually taken care of and where the pieces parts work!?

Hello, is there any way i can contact you by email? I have some questions: [email protected]

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