Who doesn't love cupcakes right? Here is a brand new pattern I just finished up. This is designed by me so you can make this sweet cupcake bunting for your vintage camper. You can make them in whatever colors match your decor. But they don't have to be made just for your camper. You could make them up for your next party or just for fun. This is a fun and easy … [Read more...]
Slip covers for vintage trailer dinette seats
July 1, 2012 by · 19 Comments
I've been working on creating slip covers for the 55 Bellwood. Before it got so hot here I was outside polishing the exterior but let me tell you, this heat is sweltering. Not that I'm complaining as I much prefer summer rather than the brutal cold winters. However, in this kind of heat it's nice to have a "indoor" project to accomplish. I've got one slip cover … [Read more...]
How to improve the look of water stained birch
June 27, 2012 by · 7 Comments
OK, so with most vintage trailers water staining under the front and rear windows is pretty typical. You will also commonly find it around the roof vent. Our 55 Bellwood is no exception to this. Now while the staining under the windows wasn't all that bad (I've seen much worse trust me), the proper way to fix the issue is by tearing out the offending panel of birch, … [Read more...]
Beware of scams when buying a vintage trailer
June 21, 2012 by · 14 Comments
I really wanted to touch on this topic after seeing a scam run rampant currently. There was a 1972 Roadrunner trailer currently listed for sale all over on Craiglist. It's a gorgeous trailer and it's listed for $1,800. It's a SCAM. The same trailer sold a couple weeks ago on eBay for $8,200. So please, please be careful. Scammers lure you in with photos they have … [Read more...]
Curtain fabric for a vintage trailer?
June 1, 2012 by · 29 Comments
I need some opinions and who better to ask than you all! I have about 7 yards of this retro style kitchen fabric. I personally think it's adorable. However, I need to know what you all think as far as using this fabric for curtains in a vintage camper? I'm on the fence because it has of course "kitchen appliances" featured in it and not sure if it would look a bit off … [Read more...]
Renovation on the 64 Shasta Compact
May 27, 2012 by · 10 Comments
Today was a busy day! We tore out the ceiling birch around the vent and on the front wall above the counter. We then put new birch in. The framing looked good around the vent so we didn't need to replace it. That was a nice surprise. We still have the trim to do but we ran out of birch so off to get more soon. Next we'll put up a back splash, install a subfloor, stain … [Read more...]
64 Shasta Compact Gets New Paint
May 23, 2012 by · 12 Comments
This little cutie is at the paint shop getting a new paint job. They finished the bottom half and today will paint the top half. Oh my, is she going to be so cute when she's all finished. Her original paint color was sort of a salmon color. This color is a bit brighter, which is what the buyer wanted and I think it will be adorable! I am having pink envy at the … [Read more...]
Restoration of 1956 Vintage Trailer Day 1
May 6, 2012 by · 27 Comments
So the demolition on the 56 Southland Runabout begins. We put in a full days work removing the front skin and about 3/4 of the interior walls and ceiling. The previous owners just put new wood over the old. That is NOT the right way to do it. However, they actually did me a favor by doing this because I was able to pull off the wood sections they put up fairly easily … [Read more...]
Q & A: Buying a vintage camper and where to start?
May 3, 2012 by · 23 Comments
I'm often asked where to start when considering buying a vintage camper. I'm going to answer this in a way that presents questions for you to consider before buying your first vintage trailer. This isn't about what to look for in a specific trailer but more about figuring out just what you want before you start searching for one to buy. So here are questions to ask … [Read more...]
How to create extra sleeping room in a vintage trailer
April 10, 2012 by · 5 Comments
OK, this is probably the neatest sleeping arrangement I've seen done in a vintage trailer. Imagine you have a small trailer that sleeps only 2 and you would love to have just one more bed to either sleep a child, guest, etc., Well, here you go! These folks converted the closet area in a front kitchen model camper into a sleeping area. Source of photo unknown … [Read more...]
