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...]
Trailer Valet – Hitch and move your trailer with ease
December 10, 2013 by · 3 Comments
I wanted to introduce you all to the Trailer Valet. I have one and wanted to give you all a review on it. If you struggle to get your trailer hooked up to the ball hitch on your tow vehicle or need to park your trailer in a tight spot, the Trailer Valet may be something to look into. It's a unique trailer tongue jack that allows you to maneuver your trailer … [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...]
Q & A Should I paint the interior of my vintage trailer?
October 24, 2013 by · 21 Comments
I receive a lot of questions on the topic of painting the interior of vintage trailers. So I'm going to do my best to answer those questions here. A lot of people ask: Q: Should they paint the interior and if so, will it de-value the trailer? A: Painting the interior of your trailer is entirely up to you. Will it de-value the trailer? Yes, likely it will. The … [Read more...]
Story of the $300 Vintage Trailer
September 4, 2013 by · 26 Comments
I have a story to share with you all about the last 48 hours of my life. So it goes something like this... It was 12:45 am (yes, I was up way past my bedtime) when I saw an ad for a vintage trailer that someone was selling and it read as follows: "1963 camper. Has been partially remodeled when there was a family illness. Now we must sale. New carpet. New partial … [Read more...]
How to create a shower in your vintage trailer
August 26, 2013 by · 6 Comments
I've seen some clever things throughout the years but this idea is not only clever but if it's do-able in your trailer it also is solving a problem. Who would of thought that with a hula hoop, bungy cords, a pump, a bucket, water container and a shower curtain you could actually have your very own shower facilities in your vintage trailer? Granted there is some set … [Read more...]
Easy Grilling For Vintage Trailer Owners
July 12, 2013 by · 3 Comments
I was sent a BIC flamedisk to review for you all and wanted to share my findings and some photos. The first thing I noticed is that it comes in a nice slim package which makes it easy to tuck into a cupboard in your trailer. Storage is a premium in most vintage trailers, so this was a definite plus. It's also very clean. You just take it out of the package, … [Read more...]
Little Vintage Trailer on The Weather Channel
April 27, 2013 by · 2 Comments
Recently, Little Vintage Trailer was interviewed and featured on The Weather Channel. You can read the interview and view the slide show here: http://www.weather.com/travel/driving-scenic-drives/vintage-campers-trailers-20130423 … [Read more...]
61 Shasta Compact “Buttercup” For Sale
April 2, 2013 by · 16 Comments
This cutie is now SOLD. Ah, yes I know it's hard to believe that I'm actually putting Buttercup up for sale! It's a hard decision and I may change my mind and pull the ads at anytime! My reason for selling her is simple because I have another dream I'd like to pursue and while I don't HAVE to sell her to make that dream happen, it would likely happen quicker if I did … [Read more...]
