This retro camper served us well until we retired it from Airbnb when the pandemic hit. Since then, we've put another $7k into the trailer to make it road worthy. Some of the work that was professionally done:- New tires (July 2021) - Repacked bearings - Electric brakes- Power mover (for moving the trailer without a vehicle)- fully sealed J-strip- New 7-round … [Read more...]
1963 Fireball For Sale
October 8, 2021 by · 1 Comment
~ ~ THIS TRAILER IS NOW SOLD ~ ~ 1963 FIREBALL Enjoy the softer side of this “Palm Springs” style 1963 Fireball trailer. We are now offering our 2021 project, meticulously restored trailer by western designers, Bonnie Rosser and Sue Ingersoll for sale. This trailer offers the perfect retreat for a getaway, office or craft room with the soft accents of pink, marble, … [Read more...]
1971 Bravo Trailer For Sale
May 20, 2021 by · Leave a Comment
~ ~ THIS TRAILER IS NOW SOLD ~ ~This is a very rare vintage camper that is in very nice condition. The Bravo was manufactured by Hobo Manufacturing Company. It is hard to find information about the Bravo. The layout and exterior design is very similar to the Shasta campers of the same era. Camper has been stored indoors when not in use. We have owned the Bravo … [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...]
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...]
Vintage Camper Pin Cushion & Pillow Pattern
September 12, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Let's make some cuteness shall we? This is one of my new designs that I just finished up. You know how they say it's a lot of work to restore or build a vintage trailer from the ground up? Not with this one! This is a fun and easy little canned ham camper to make. It's soft and squishy and I'm sure everyone that sees it won't be able to resist picking it up. Those of … [Read more...]
Rally Set up
July 30, 2012 by · 10 Comments
Have you ever went on a camping trip and felt like you were having such fun that the time went by way too fast? That is how we felt this weekend at a rally. It was so nice to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We arrived on Thursday (next year I'm going a day early) and got all set up. This was Jelly Bean's first camping trip. Of course as usual I forgot … [Read more...]
Inside of the 1955 Bellwood
July 15, 2012 by · 24 Comments
OK, so I got a bit snap happy and wanted to share some pictures with you all. I completed the dinette seat covers and while they aren't perfect, they will do the trick for now. I also appliqued a couple pillows I picked up with "J" and "B" (for those that don't know...those stand for her name; Jelly Bean). I haven't decided if I like them with the letters on there or … [Read more...]
Vintage 1955 Bellwood Trailer
June 11, 2012 by · 43 Comments
Look what showed up at my house! This is a 1955 Bellwood, a trailer of my dreams! I spotted on like this one in Kentucky awhile back sitting in front of someone's house. Of course I had to stop and check it out. The gentleman came out and told me that it wasn't for sale but encouraged me to go take a look inside. It was love at first sight! Ever since then I told … [Read more...]
1956 Southland Runabout Vintage Trailer
April 16, 2012 by · 39 Comments
Where to begin....Well, the other day I saw an ad on Craigslist for a 1956 canned ham but there were no photos. The ad said the camper was in good condition (you know this statement always leaves a lot open to each persons interpretation!) But I thought it wouldn't hurt to check it out. So I contacted the seller to inquire about it. The seller sent me some photos and … [Read more...]
