Know someone that needs help pricing their vintage trailer? Feel free to share this article with them. Let's face it vintage trailers and campers are quite popular these days. They are so popular that it's not unusual to see some that are over priced either by a little or a lot. We all know that supply and demand play a role in pricing for just about anything, … [Read more...]
GASP!! I painted the interior of my vintage trailer!
August 23, 2016 by · 17 Comments
The title was just for a little shock and awe :) Yes, I did it. I went and painted the interior of a vintage trailer. An Airstream no less! It's not that I wanted to but the original zolatone paint just wasn't something I could live with and I tried, really I did. It had a lot of discoloration and no matter what I tried (trust me, I tried everything) to clean it, … [Read more...]
“Among the Birch” Vintage Trailer Watercolor Painting
April 28, 2016 by · 3 Comments
I wanted to share with you my latest painting. This is a watercolor painting I just finished up. It's been a little while since I've had the chance to sit down and paint something. I think the weather lately has prompted my desire for lots of color of spring and I love the birch trees that we have up north! I hope you like it! Prints are available for sale in my … [Read more...]
1963 Yellowstone Renovation & Restoration Part 3
February 26, 2016 by · 2 Comments
In the last post here we left off where the trailer had all new skin. So next comes some interior repairs and additions and finally new paint! In the bed area I didn't have any interior lights. I guess there never was any. So I asked the guys at VTR if they could add some and they came up with these sconce beauties. A very talented gentleman added the design to … [Read more...]
1963 Yellowstone Renovation & Restoration Part 2
February 15, 2016 by · 3 Comments
If you missed part 1 of this blog series you can see it HERE. All the work you see done here was done at Vintage Trailer Restoration in Burton, MI Oh and just a little tip before I go on; if you take your trailer to a shop for repairs, remove all of your cushions and décor items from inside the trailer first. Leave those items stored at home. The reason is it will … [Read more...]
1963 Yellowstone Renovation & Restoration Part 1
February 9, 2016 by · 3 Comments
I'm going to break this post up in few parts because there are so many photos and information to share. So this is part one. Before we get into the details I had someone ask me why I call this a renovation and a restoration? I feel like the work that has been done to it puts it in a space in between both renovation and restoration. While it's not a ground up … [Read more...]
How To Remove Dents from Vintage Campers
July 9, 2015 by · 5 Comments
A lot of vintage trailers will have beauty marks and/or dents due to age, elements, tree branches falling on them or backing into things. The challenge is how to fix them? 1. You could replace the damaged metal panel. 2. You could cover the damage if it's in a place where something like diamond plate would be appropriate (ie; the lower front panel). 3. You could … [Read more...]
The Cutest Child Sized Trailer Ever Built!
June 22, 2015 by · 10 Comments
This is the most adorable little trailer I think I've ever laid eyes on! It was built by Butch Starner for his granddaughters. It's not just an ordinary play house for kids though and is built just like a regular sized trailer with all the features of a larger one. The workmanship on this little camper is amazing! Butch transports this cutie in the back of his pickup … [Read more...]
Come visit us on Pinterest
November 4, 2014 by · 3 Comments
I could get lost on Pinterest for hours. Couldn't you? Some of you may not be aware that we have a Pinterest board where we've been pinning and sharing all the vintage trailer goodness we can find and there is a lot! There is also other boards on there we love such as tiny houses, interior décor, etc., So if you want to get lost for awhile feel free to visit; … [Read more...]
Cushions, Curtains and Flooring Oh My!
September 17, 2014 by · 15 Comments
Need cushions or curtains made? Contact www.CushionRecoverie.com and tell them Little Vintage Trailer sent you! Today has been an exciting day! I received my cushions and curtains from Deb and Lee of Cushion Recoverie. She's going to make a few more for me that will be solid aqua to go on the bottom cushions of the dinette and the gaucho. Why you ask? Because I … [Read more...]
