Vintage Shasta's are often affectionately called "Canned Hams" and so you can understand why this adorable chicken coop was named Ham and Eggs. Built by member; FlyingHam of the Vintage Shasta forum. These chickens are going to live in high style in this darling coop! You can visit the link above to watch the progress of building the coop. Isn't it just too cute!? … [Read more...]
New Canvas Bunk for the 61 Shasta Compact
July 3, 2011 by · 9 Comments
Whew, it's been a busy weekend so far. While the rest of the world is out camping this 4th of July weekend, I'm home sewing and such. I'm enjoying it though. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! I needed to replace the canvas bunk as the old one looked like it was made from feedsacks that were quilted together and it was starting to come loose in … [Read more...]
How to add a window flower box to your vintage trailer
July 2, 2011 by · 9 Comments
I've been wanting to add a window box to my Shasta Compact for awhile now and finally had some time to give it a try. Supplies: Wire Flower Box Spray Paint Industrial Velcro Flower foam blocks Moss Artificial Flowers Step One: Buy a wire style flower box. These are the best to use because they are lightweight. Generally they come in black. Unless you … [Read more...]
How to reinforce the canvas bunk in a vintage trailer
July 1, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Another project tackled. This one was a little scary and I'll tell you why in a moment. But before that I want to tell you about the canvas bunk that is in a Shasta Compact. It consists of two heavy steel poles and a canvas. It was made for sleeping a child I assume and sits in brackets above the bed/dinette area. I was giving a lot of thought on if that bunk … [Read more...]
Before and After Closet Shelves in a Vintage Trailer
July 1, 2011 by · 5 Comments
I'm trying to get several projects done this weekend and wanted to share this one with you all. I decided that we could use some shelves in the closet. You can never have too many shelves. We have one of those hanging closet organizers in this closet but I also really wanted some stationary ones for food and or more clothes storage. So off to the hardware store I … [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...]
How to prevent bug build up on your vintage trailer
June 29, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I hope you aren't enjoying breakfast while reading this as the picture will probably induce some gagging for those with bug-o-phobia. This is what can happen when you travel a good distance on highways with your vintage trailer....BUGS! Ewww! Click to enlarge the photo if you really want to be grossed out. I don't recommend it though (= A friend of mine suggested … [Read more...]
New Fantastic Fan Vent Installed
June 12, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Who would of thought a girl could get so excited about a vent fan? Well, that girl would be me. It's the next best thing to having a A/C unit. Or so I'm told anyway. We haven't had a chance to test it out in sweltering weather yet. When we do I'll let you all know how it works. It's neat because it can either be set to suck air out of the trailer or blow air in. I … [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...]
Vintage trailers as a mobile business
May 26, 2011 by · 12 Comments
Most of us use our vintage trailers (or any trailer, rv or camper for that matter) mainly for camping. But there are folks that are finding unique ways of using their vintage trailers for more than just camping. For example; you have the cute little Shasta Compact that is a mobile snow cone stand called Fresher Than Fresh. How cute is that?! I'm sure kids and … [Read more...]
