Most of us use our vintage trailers (or any trailer, rv or camper for that matter) mainly for camping. But there are folks that are finding unique ways of using their vintage trailers for more than just camping.
For example; you have the cute little Shasta Compact that is a mobile snow cone stand called Fresher Than Fresh. How cute is that?! I’m sure kids and adults alike can’t help but gather around this little cutie and buy some snow cones.
Oh and what about selling cupcakes out of a vintage Airstream like Hey Cupcake or catering events such as weddings with a vintage Shasta like Enjoy Cupcakes? “Sell from a vintage trailer and they will come” should be the motto. I know I wouldn’t be able to help myself and would have to go over to investigate as well as buy a cupcake or two (:
I think I’m starting to see a trend here aren’t you? I bet you could sell almost anything out of a vintage trailer. What about a vintage 1957 Kenskill trailer used as a vinyl records store like the Creme Tangerine below? Cool huh?!
If you could dream of the perfect business to use with your vintage trailer what would it be? What would you offer for sale to the masses? I’ve been pondering this and I think I would like to have one as a mobile art gallery and maybe attend various festivals, junk shows, etc., How fun would that be?
Share this:
Those are so cool!!! I would love to use mine as a mobile art studio!!
Me too!
I am doing a 54 Bellwood…it is going to be my portable store. I am going to hit the road..buy,sell and pull over for a nap when I get sleepy!!
It nice to look ur business in trailers
I liked very much
Box Trailers
EEP! What a wonderful post…and what great ideas for using a little canned ham for profit! Mine has been a traveling altered art studio…but I have thought of making it a bookstore (with books that pertain to glamping, vintage trailers and an original I'm in the process of writing!
I love your blog :)….and I think my husband would love the last trailer "mobile record store". I have always loved these trailers so glad I found your blog.
Loved reading this and the creative ideas folks are coming up with. I am converting a 1966 DeCamp Travel Trailer into a mobile art gallery (it’s called the Happy Camper). My friend and local artist has done the same with her Sublime Mobile Art Studio.
We’d love to hear from other artists who have done the same. We are going to plan meet-up events.
cheers,
Kristina
So glad to have found your site….I’m really diggin’ the ideas everyone has posted. I too am thinking of using my 1962 Canned trailer to sell my homemade jams and other homemade goodies at Holiday Bazaars and Country Fairs. =)
I looking to turn one into a massage space for events
Did you ever get a trailer and turn it into a mobile massage place? I’m thinking about doing this and am looking for ideas.
I would open a mobile fabric shop — THIS IS MY DREAM! As a maker/sewer, I would go to Farmer’s Markets and also be available for craft parties for little ones, errrr big ones too! I would carry fabric, felt, yarn….and f of course, a love for creating.
I also adore the idea of having a wee vintage trader as Atelier/ art studio or Message space!
And also wonder of any of you manifested your dream solace yet?!