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...]
Before and After Vintage Trailer Dinette Cushions
August 17, 2015 by · 5 Comments
You can never have enough posts about trailer cushions right?? Here are some cushions I did awhile back but forgot to publish this post {oops}. So I'm publishing it now so you all can see how they turned out. These cushions are from a 65 Frolic. They are actually in very good shape. Almost like new in fact, with a nice quality fabric and zippers. Someone had them … [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...]
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...]
Featured Trailer – 1949 Glider
September 27, 2014 by · 1 Comment
It was a beautiful day at Camp Dearborn today as we attended the fall rally open house. I took a number of photos so I thought I'd start sharing them on the Featured page. This stunning 1949 Glider is owned by Tin Can Tourist members; Keith and Jane Kesler. I can see why this one was has a manufacture name as a "Glider". It's exterior appearance is sleek looking, … [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...]
1963 Yellowstone – Cutest Vintage Camper On Earth!
August 18, 2014 by · 18 Comments
OK, that title might be just a wee bit of an exaggeration. I'm a bit partial. I actually did have a guy at the Ohio toll booth argue with co-worker saying that he thought it was ugly! Shocking isn't it?! You know you have a bad case of Aluminitis when you see the cutest trailer on earth and you instantly try and figure out where you can park it in the driveway. … [Read more...]
8 Ways To Make Your Camper Eco-Friendly
February 4, 2014 by · 8 Comments
Hello! My name is Mariah and I live in a vintage trailer. What used to be a run of the mill 1969 Avalon is now the COMET - Cost-Efficient, Off-grid, Mobile Eco-Trailer, my eco-awesome tiny home and mobile classroom. I blog about my life with the COMET, tiny spaces, sustainable living, and design/build (and camper restoration) over at my website, www.cometcamper.com. … [Read more...]
The cutest vintage trailer…like ever!
January 14, 2014 by · 11 Comments
Have you all seen Melissa of Cornbread & Beans Quilting Co. super adorable vintage Shasta Compact? If not, get ready to wipe the drool off your chins. Seriously. So I'm going to quit talking and start posting pictures! … [Read more...]
