Know someone that needs help pricing their vintage trailer? Feel free to share this article with them. Let's face it vintage trailers and campers are quite popular these days. They are so popular that it's not unusual to see some that are over priced either by a little or a lot. We all know that supply and demand play a role in pricing for just about anything, … [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...]
Cushions, Curtains and Flooring Oh My!
September 17, 2014 by · 15 Comments
Need cushions or curtains made? Contact www.CushionRecoverie.com and tell them Little Vintage Trailer sent you! Today has been an exciting day! I received my cushions and curtains from Deb and Lee of Cushion Recoverie. She's going to make a few more for me that will be solid aqua to go on the bottom cushions of the dinette and the gaucho. Why you ask? Because I … [Read more...]
How to make lamp for your vintage camper
August 12, 2014 by · 3 Comments
I actually made this little lamp about a year or so ago and have been meaning to get this tutorial up on the site for some time. So without any further delay here it is. These little lamps are easy to make so dig out those vintage thermoses and spice tins. Materials WARNING: It's vital that you use either all new materials or that you inspect any electrical … [Read more...]
Dear Vintage Trailer Buyer, an Open Letter
April 14, 2014 by · 3 Comments
{Feel free to "Pin" the above or share it on Facebook} Dear Potential Vintage Trailer Buyer, I received your list of 50+ questions about my vintage trailer that I have for sale. (See bottom of letter for link to the questions.) Honestly I think your questions were extremely well thought out! I think that it shows you really know how to do your homework and that … [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...]
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...]
How to add an awning on a trailer with no awning rail
July 12, 2012 by · 10 Comments
So what do you do if your trailer doesn't have an awning rail? Well, there are a few options. 1. You could install an awning rail (this would be the most ideal solution). 2. You could use a EZ-Up canopy. 3. You can possibly clip your awning to your J-rail as a temporary solution. The third option is what I'm going to have to do for a upcoming vintage … [Read more...]
Q & A: Buying a vintage camper and where to start?
May 3, 2012 by · 23 Comments
I'm often asked where to start when considering buying a vintage camper. I'm going to answer this in a way that presents questions for you to consider before buying your first vintage trailer. This isn't about what to look for in a specific trailer but more about figuring out just what you want before you start searching for one to buy. So here are questions to ask … [Read more...]
