I know many of you are on the hunt for that perfect vintage trailer and I wanted to share with you 10 things you should check for when looking at one you are thinking about buying. 1. Water Damage. Water is the #1 enemy when it comes to vintage trailers. When there is a leak it can get into the framing and cause some serious damage over time. Always check areas … [Read more...]
How to Paint Your Vintage Trailer Door with Chalkboard Paint
March 15, 2012 by · 3 Comments
I debated for a long time whether or not to paint the inside of the door with chalkboard paint. I've seen so many cute examples of others that did their doors and thought it was such a cute and fun idea. So I bit the bullet and painted it today. What you'll need: 1. Chalkboard paint (it doesn't take much to paint the inside of a door so don't go buying a gallon … [Read more...]
Vintage Trailer Craft Projects
March 8, 2012 by · 2 Comments
I thought this would be a creatively fun post! I'm completely inspired by the talents of these creative folks that make these adorable vintage trailer and caravan pieces of art! The first is this tin camper birdhouse. How cute is this!? The details are amazing. Photo courtesy of High Milage Trikes Photo courtesy of High Milage Trikes I love these … [Read more...]
Adding Diamond Plate To Your Trailer
March 1, 2012 by · 1 Comment
I've been asked before if I think there is a benefit to adding diamond plating to the front of our Shasta Compact. The answer I would give would be a definite yes! Diamond plate offers protection to that lower front area on your trailer. That area is so prone to rocks and various debris flying up and hitting it. Thus, producing dings and dents on the skin. The … [Read more...]
What followed me home; 63 Shasta Compact!
February 24, 2012 by · 22 Comments
Guess what founds it's way hitched to my bumper last night? A 1963 Shasta Compact with original birch interior. Overall it's in very good shape and I can tell the previous owners took care of it. The tires are like new. It does have a bit of A-typical water damage around the roof vent but the leak it had was repaired and it doesn't leak now. It also has some previous … [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...]
Q & A: Baby moon hubcaps and white walls
February 20, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Question from Lisa: I'm enjoying your new site. Thanks for all the great info. I'm at the point where I'm looking for white walls and baby moons for the original rims. Did you buy your baby moons and white wall tires for buttercup? If you don't mind sharing, do you know where I could find them to fit? Since the original rims have 4 bolts, I'm finding it hard … [Read more...]
How to transform a diner napkin holder
February 2, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I love these old diner style napkin holders and have one for our vintage trailer. This one started out as a black one and I kept looking at it thinking it needs sprucing up. So I decided to do a vintage map theme on it in aqua. I think it's perfect for a vintage trailer that uses aqua as a accent color in their decor. Anyhoo, let me share with you how I transformed … [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...]
Tin Can Tourist Spring Rally
January 16, 2012 by · 2 Comments
It's almost time! Fun, Great Food, Open House and the North American Vintage Trailer and Motor Coach Concours 2012 Theme - Made in Michigan - featuring trailers and motor coaches that were manufactured in Michigan. Date: May 17th to 20th, 2012 Location: Camp Dearborn, Milford Michigan Number of units allowed at event: 160 with some electric only sites for … [Read more...]
