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...]
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...]
What you can learn from Tiny Homes
January 20, 2012 by · 1 Comment
I am big fan of the tiny house movement. There is some sort of kindred correlation between tiny homes and tiny trailers. Both can serve as living spaces if one chooses and both can be mobile, as some tiny homes are built on flat bed trailers. The most intriguing feature of tiny homes that can cross over as a learning tool for vintage trailer owners is getting the most … [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...]
Vintage Trailer Interior Pictures
August 15, 2011 by · 10 Comments
I often find myself ohhhing and ahhing when I see other vintage trailer interiors. Folks are just so creative in how they go about decorating them. There is everything from Shabby Chic, Cottage, Retro and even Cowgirl themes. I thought I'd share some of my favorite interior pictures that I've run across on the Web. Courtesy of … [Read more...]
Vintage trailer space saving solutions
August 3, 2011 by · 6 Comments
In my previous post I mentioned that I purchased one of these Cook's 3 in 1 Breakfast Center's. While these are relatively small, my kitchen counter space in the Shasta Compact is small too so I had to come up with a space saving solution on where to set the breakfast center. What I came up with is to have one of these stove top covers made by Wendy's Prims N … [Read more...]
61 Shasta Compact Canvas Bunk
June 30, 2011 by · 8 Comments
I've been thinking a lot lately about the canvas sleeping bunk in our 1961 Shasta Compact. With the 1964 Shasta Astroflyte, sleeping arrangements were never an issue because it would sleep 5-6 easily, but since we have that trailer up for sale we may end up only having the Shasta Compact to use for 5 people. We've actually slept 4 people in the Compact. The … [Read more...]
Storage solution for camping and traveling
June 5, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I have found out quickly that my tow vehicle doesn't have a lot of cargo room. We end up stuffing the hatch back area full to capacity and this is after packing the trailer full of things like dishes, smaller misc items, etc., So where is all this other stuff coming from? Well, it's mainly the cooler, toys, yard decorations, pillows, clothing, etc., I decided I had to … [Read more...]
61 Shasta Compact Interior Decorating
May 9, 2011 by · 10 Comments
For the last few days I've spent working on decorating the interior of the Compact. I started out working on cushion covers (a nighmare I might add and eventually I think I'll have to have them professionally done). Next came sewing curtains and that was a breeze. Then on to painting the interior cupboards and drawer fronts. I went with a soft aqua or robin egg blue … [Read more...]
1964 Shasta Astroflyte Interior Photos Part 3
September 12, 2010 by · 1 Comment
This is the back couch that pulls out and makes a double bed. It's quite comfy. This is what the view of the inside looks like when sitting on the back couch/bed. Gotta love these floors! … [Read more...]
