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...]
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...]
Adding Diamond Plate To Your Trailer
March 1, 2012 by · 1 Comment
I've been asked before if I think there is a benefit to adding diamond plating to the front of our Shasta Compact. The answer I would give would be a definite yes! Diamond plate offers protection to that lower front area on your trailer. That area is so prone to rocks and various debris flying up and hitting it. Thus, producing dings and dents on the skin. The … [Read more...]
Before & After Vintage Stove porcelain
February 20, 2012 by · 40 Comments
For quite some time I've stared at this brown stove in my Shasta Compact and it stuck out like a sore thumb. Not that brown is a completely awful color but it's really not a fun color and it certainly doesn't do much to brighten up my little kitchen. So with that said, I sent my stove top and door off to be re-porcelained. Applying new porcelain requires stripping … [Read more...]
Portable Metal Carport For Vintage Trailer Storage
October 24, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Buttercup's new home for the winter arrived and was installed this morning. The installers were suppose to come at 8am but arrived at 7am. They were sure fast in putting it up. I'm sure they have done 100's of these. Now my husband is almost finished installing the side panels. Since this pretty much is butted up so close to the house and has the house overhang as … [Read more...]
Sink cover solution for vintage trailer
August 16, 2011 by · 7 Comments
So I was out in my studio moving stuff off of a table as I need the table for this weekend's show and came across this vintage restaurant tray and a light bulb went off. This would be perfect to cover the sink in the Shasta Compact...if it fit. So I wiped it down and put it over the sink and voila! A perfect fit and great solution to add extra counter space. I've … [Read more...]
How to reinforce the canvas bunk in a vintage trailer
July 1, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Another project tackled. This one was a little scary and I'll tell you why in a moment. But before that I want to tell you about the canvas bunk that is in a Shasta Compact. It consists of two heavy steel poles and a canvas. It was made for sleeping a child I assume and sits in brackets above the bed/dinette area. I was giving a lot of thought on if that bunk … [Read more...]
Before and After Closet Shelves in a Vintage Trailer
July 1, 2011 by · 5 Comments
I'm trying to get several projects done this weekend and wanted to share this one with you all. I decided that we could use some shelves in the closet. You can never have too many shelves. We have one of those hanging closet organizers in this closet but I also really wanted some stationary ones for food and or more clothes storage. So off to the hardware store I … [Read more...]
How to prevent bug build up on your vintage trailer
June 29, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I hope you aren't enjoying breakfast while reading this as the picture will probably induce some gagging for those with bug-o-phobia. This is what can happen when you travel a good distance on highways with your vintage trailer....BUGS! Ewww! Click to enlarge the photo if you really want to be grossed out. I don't recommend it though (= A friend of mine suggested … [Read more...]
New Fantastic Fan Vent Installed
June 12, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Who would of thought a girl could get so excited about a vent fan? Well, that girl would be me. It's the next best thing to having a A/C unit. Or so I'm told anyway. We haven't had a chance to test it out in sweltering weather yet. When we do I'll let you all know how it works. It's neat because it can either be set to suck air out of the trailer or blow air in. I … [Read more...]
