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...]
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...]
Half size dining tables for a vintage trailer for sale
November 9, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Our 1955 Bellwood is a small trailer at 11 ft. So space is a premium in there. When a couple people in your family are fairly tall and need more leg room the small size of the trailer becomes even more evident. So one thing I wanted to do was use a half table at the dinette. Would you like to have a half size table for your vintage trailer too? If so contact my … [Read more...]
Featured Trailer – A Gingerbread Themed Shasta
October 15, 2012 by · 5 Comments
I think this has to be the most uniquely themed vintage trailer I've seen to date. It makes you just want to take it to a trip to Candy Land. Isn't it so sweet? (pun intended). Here is a bit of information the owner Julia shared about the trailer. "Ginger is a '59 Shasta Airflyte that we bought off of eBay. It had been lakeside in Wisconsin near Minnesota for a … [Read more...]
