Arlington Washington SALVAGE ESCAPE 19

[Viajante]

Originally Posted by MrLynn

Assume that means no title. I would guess that most states would have some provision for creating new titles for salvage restorations. True?

Can't see the photos; requires elaborate Google log-in; not for me.

You can retitle a salvaged vehicle once it is repaired and passes an inspection. In most (maybe all) states the vehicle will be retitled as Rebuilt Salvage. A purely salvage title shows that the vehicle is legally owned and the owner may use it for parts or possibly restoration but it can’t be licensed. A title may also indicate if the vehicle was flood or hail damaged even in cases where the vehicle was not declared a total loss by the insurance company.

[Mark B1]

Originally Posted by Viajante

You can retitle a salvaged vehicle once it is repaired and passes an inspection.

In Canada you can do that EXCEPT for a vehicle with flood damage. I don't know about the US but I would not be surprised if it is the same.

[Iowa Dave]

Not saying right or wrong but it is a fact that there are a lot of untitled trailers setting on private ground being used as hunting, fishing or getaway cabins. There is heightened interest in this practice compared to years ago due to the Meth cooking epidemic we had in the Midwest a few years back. “Abandoned” farm houses, remote livestock shelters, cabins and trailers received a second look from law enforcement and this continues today. Drone surveillance and infrared sensing have made suspicious structures more vulnerable to inspection.

So I suppose if someone was willing to tow the trailer or trailer the trailer to a remote location and leave it there without registration that could be an avenue for usage. People get pretty far outside of the box when they think nobody knows what they are up to. Sometimes it’s legitimate and innovative other times just blatantly illegal.
Iowa Dave

[Viajante]

Originally Posted by Mark B1

In Canada you can do that EXCEPT for a vehicle with flood damage. I don't know about the US but I would not be surprised if it is the same.

A quick search shows that selling, getting a title and licensing a flood damaged vehicle varies by state.

[occer]

The trailer is up to 675. You need to bid 700 to be high bidder. Bidding ends Thursday.
Buuuuuuttttt. That’s not the total on a 700 dollar bid!

Fee Calculator
Final Bid
$700
Documentation Fee
$199
Transaction Fee
$299
Auction Fee
$518
TOTAL
$1,716.

[camp4528]

I imagine there are lots of vicarious snoopers watching this thread - myself included.

Anyone want to volunteer to go to Arlington WA to look inside the trailer and report to the forum? It's only about 20mi south of Burlington and 20mi north of Redmond off the I5. :-)

Google maps satellite view shows a very big yard beside the airport, with lots of vehicles, boats and RV's.

[Viajante]

It’s over $800 now that Ron jumped into the bidding.

I notice that the posting lists 1 accident record found. The pictures don’t show any evidence of crash damage that would total the trailer.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Viajante

It’s over $800 now that Ron jumped into the bidding.

At one time or if it was a 23 I'd be all over it. But that ship has sailed.

This is a pig in the poke situation and not all folks are comfortable with that.

I did quite well with a similar situation when I needed an engine for a boat that I was building. A local yacht dealer had one removed from a brand new boat. Put it in the water, found out the aqua lift (water lift) muffler was installed incorrectly and it ingested salt water.

They claimed that it was rinsed out and turned over freely but there was no opportunity to test run it. They wanted about $8,000 for it. I offered $2,500 and was prepared that I might have to rebuild it or it might become an anchor for a mooring.

They were shocked and offended at my offer. I told them straight out that it was a pig in the poke situation. I could end up with a running engine or an anchor.

After 3 tries to get me to go higher they sold it to me. Took if home, added fuel, water and power and it purred like a kitten. Took me far and wide and never missed a beat. But I was prepared that it could have gone the other way.

I suspect whoever ends up with this trailer will do well by it. Probably will be someone who is not risk adverse and knows that they can probably make some money. Too bad we're not likely to find out what happens to it after it sells.

Ron

[Centex]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

... This is a pig in the poke situation and not all folks are comfortable with that. ...

Great anecdote and spot-on assessment of this situation including a quite possible outcome, IMO.

[J1973s]

Originally Posted by camp4528

I imagine there are lots of vicarious snoopers watching this thread - myself included.

Anyone want to volunteer to go to Arlington WA to look inside the trailer and report to the forum? It's only about 20mi south of Burlington and 20mi north of Redmond off the I5. :-)

Google maps satellite view shows a very big yard beside the airport, with lots of vehicles, boats and RV's.

I called the auction service, one can only inspect if the person is a verified, registered bidder…someone that is registered with the auction service. I had entertained the thought of having a friend from the Seattle area take a look. There may be a reason for the lack of interior pics.
Additionally, I was told that more pics could be viewed using the VIN# , no joy there either.

[Ron in BC]

We should "place your bets". I guessing about 7 grand.

Ron

[J1973s]

What was the selling price?…I asked my conscience and she said: “ no more projects”.

[Ron in BC]

Last bid I saw was $3,550. I'd expected a last minute bump up as bidders got serious but that may have been it. If so, someone got a deal.

Maybe a factor is the world of f.g. trailers is a relatively small one in the overall RV world.

Ron

[J1973s]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Last bid I saw was $3,550. I'd expected a last minute bump up as bidders got serious but that may have been it. If so, someone got a deal.

Maybe a factor is the world of f.g. trailers is a relatively small one in the overall RV world.

Ron

That’s the price I saw last. Now it’s just listed as ‘sold’. That was really a deal…might be able to have a 3rd party do the work and still come out ahead…I just thought of a waterlogged headliner and ruined electronics..not the upside.

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by J1973s

That’s the price I saw last. Now it’s just listed as ‘sold’. That was really a deal…might be able to have a 3rd party do the work and still come out ahead…I just thought of a waterlogged headliner and ruined electronics..not the upside.

Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda. I have way too much iron in the fire now and not enough fire.
Iowa Dave

[Ron in BC]

From my experience it'd be ideal for someone with strong DIY skills and a willingness to put in some sweat equity.

I've built two f.g. sailboats. One I leased the mold and laid it up my self. The second I bought a bare f.g. shell from the manufacturer. Way easier starting with the shell. This situation is way easier than that. A good part of the work in finishing the interior is making patterns for everything. In this case, and assuming worst case scenerio, the patterns are there, ready made. All the solid wood framing is likely usable.

I ran the sell me a 23 shell past Karl. No deal.

Ron

[occer]

Same, last look was $3,550.00
There were also added fees of 500 dollars and a auction fee that is usually a % of the finial bid, most auction I have been to add 3% to 5% on the bid price.
One auction I was at added 15%, I didn’t bid.

[Scanner Camp]

I was told it’s full of mold / biohazard . Still a deal I’d you gut it and replace everything

[HABBERDABBER]

10 or more years ago I purchased a 16' 1996 Casita. The bones were in reasonably good shape, but it required running gear, plumbing, electrical and cosmetic attention.
It worked out OK for me, and provided lots of work to a recently retired tinkerer.

The fiberglass shell, running gear (axles, wheels, etc) and the frame are the most important things in my mind....the bones, if you will. The rest is extra. At $4K or thereabouts, this would be a steal. Sweat equity, grunt work, lots of time and effort and some money could get it back in shape.

Too bad it was located 2,000+ miles away from me. I could have used a spare 2016 E19.

And so it goes.....thankfully goes, from my dreaming desire. I don't need no more rehab projects.

fair thee well, salvage E19

[JeffO4297]

Since I live about 5 miles from ArlingtonWashington I thought I'd offer to go and take a look. Went to the site and it now says "sold"