This Beautifully Restored 1951 Vagabond Model Is Worth a Closer Look
There’s something special about a well-done vintage trailer restoration, and this 1951 Vagabond Model 19′ is a shining example. Restored…
Month: May 2025
Tiny Trailers, Big Memories: The Crossroads of America Gathering
At McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer, Indiana, the Crossroads of America (CRA) Gathering brings together one of the largest…
Rally Ready and Road-Worthy: A 1965 KenCraft 25′ Tandem For Sale
If you’ve been dreaming about joining the vintage trailer rally scene this season, your chance has officially arrived. This 1965…
Retro Roadsides; Signs of the Times
While on a cross country road trip in 2009, I stopped to take pictures of some vintage Route 66 motels…
Florida Fresh-Moving On Up to a Scotty
I had been a tent camper for many years before deciding to “move up” to a small trailer – I…
Stella Rose: A Someday That Finally Came True
I always wanted to restore a trailer and figured I’d do it “someday.” I’m a very busy nonprofit executive director…
The Aquatomic Lounge, A Retrovation, Not Just a Renovation
You’ve heard of renovations. Well, retrovation is a “renovation-with-a-retro-look,” and that’s exactly how our camper was brought forward to her…
The Good News About Hard-to-Find Locks
The History of Bargman LocksFounded in 1931 to provide electrical connection products for the U.S. military, Bargman eventually became a…
How to Replace Interior Panels on a Vintage Trailer (Without Losing Your Mind)
Understanding the Problem: Why Panels Fail 1950s canned ham trailers weren’t built to last over 60 years, and one of…