If you missed part 1 of this blog series you can see it HERE. All the work you see done here was done at Vintage Trailer Restoration in Burton, MI Oh and just a little tip before I go on; if you take your trailer to a shop for repairs, remove all of your cushions and décor items from inside the trailer first. Leave those items stored at home. The reason is it will … [Read more...]
Q & A – Renting Trailers & Storage
December 28, 2015 by · 2 Comments
Do you have questions you would like to submit? If so, visit the submission page at http://littlevintagetrailer.com/submissions/ to submit them and I'll do my best to answer in future Q & A post. ---------------------------- Question about Renting Trailers for Events: I'm looking for a vintage trailer to rent for a photo session, can you tell me where I … [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...]
Little Vintage Trailer in the New York Times
November 17, 2014 by · 3 Comments
I wanted to share with you all the news that Little Vintage Trailer made it onto the front page of the Home & Garden section of the New York Times on Nov 6th. Here is a link where you can read the online version: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/garden/a-passion-for-vintage-trailers.html?_r=0 It's been quite a whirlwind of activity behind the scenes since then … [Read more...]
Finished renovation of the 1961 Hi-Lo
July 28, 2014 by · 10 Comments
TA DA! Oh happy day, it's done! Whew...let me just say that it was a LOT of work, a lot of sweat, a little blood and a few tears {of frustration} along the way but it's finally done! I call it done but I do have a couple things left and one is to figure out the best way to re-vamp that front window rock guard you see in the first photo. For now it's done though and … [Read more...]
Hi-Lo Renovation Day 10, 11 and 12
July 22, 2014 by · 16 Comments
I'm happy to say that I'm making steady progress on the 61 Hi-Lo. Thank goodness this is a little trailer or I may not be seeing the end in sight until next summer! I think I'm about a good solid 4-5 days work and I'll be finished. This is what I accomplished in the last 3 days. 1. Installed remaining trim Pretty self-explanatory. I just had a couple trim … [Read more...]
Hi-Lo Renovation Day 7, 8 and 9
June 30, 2014 by · 8 Comments
Whew, it's been awhile since I posted on how the renovation is going on the 1961 Hi-Lo, so I figured I better get a post up here to show you where I'm at. I decided to clump together day 7, 8 and 9 because basically day 7-8 were just boring mundane stuff. Keep in mind that these days aren't concurrent. It was one day here...another day there. A lot of times it just … [Read more...]
Hi-Lo Renovation Day 5
May 12, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
I spent about 9 hours working on the Hi-Lo yesterday. I was fortunate to have a couple helpers to help with the heavy lifting as it takes more than one person to lift and maneuver those 2 x 4's that are holding it up. I got quite a bit done and was able to finish repairing the wood on the lower 4 inches on the walls which wasn't too difficult. The hard part was … [Read more...]
Hi-Lo Renovation Day 1
April 20, 2014 by · 5 Comments
So work begins this week on the 61 Hi-Lo. {You can click on any photo below to make it larger} Setting up a work space The first order of business is to move the trailer into the carport so I have somewhere to work that is dry in case it rains. Removing Seams Next I had to remove all the seams. This means unscrewing a ridiculous about of screws and some … [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...]
