George G. wrote:sdtripper2 wrote:1936 Popular Mechanic article on
The 1935 Bowlus Papoose and Teardrop trailersUnder article called "Modern Gypsies" Clicky
So where does it talk about the Papoose? I can't find it.
I made a mistake ... it appears to be a
Bowlas Road Chief.
The pic in the article and the links below will help you to see.
I was looking at the back of the trailer in the picture and so
jumped to thinking it was the Papoose, wrongly.
The Bowlus Road Chief Two hundred Road Chief trailers were
eventually produced by the Bowlus-Teller Manufacturing Company, in San
Fernando, California, from 1934 to '36.
“The streamlining of '
The Bowlus Road Chief' is the result of years of
experience in aircraft building and wind tunnel experimentation. Proper
streamlining insures economy, prevents strain on the auto, creates
exceptional riding qualities, and adds greatly to its beauty.”
Dimensions Length—18 feet 6 inches
Width—6 feet
Outside Height—7 feet 6 inches
Inside Height—6 feet
Weight Approximately—1100 pounds
Video of the Bowlus Road Chief
More Bowlus Road Chief
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The Papoose This was a shorter version of the Bowlus
and from the back looks kind of like the Road Chief.
Dimensions Length—11 feet 6 inches
Width—6 feet
Outside Height—7 feet
Weight Approximately—700 pounds
Here is the
Papoose ... a little smaller in size
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More Bowlus Information