Chasing Better MPG While Towing a Vintage Trailer
If there’s one topic guaranteed to spark passionate responses among vintage trailer owners, it’s fuel mileage. Recently, a simple question…
Month: February 2026
In Dire Need of Restoration, a 1930s Travel-Ome
In April of 2012, Karla Cool received a mysterious text message from her son, Monte. The photo showed an old…
Vintage Trailers Meet Hot Rods at the Grand National Roadster Show
If there’s one place where polished chrome, classic styling, and pure nostalgia collide, it’s the Grand National Roadster Show at…
Meet Mod Betty and My Vintage Camper Story
I’m Mod Betty (Beth Lennon in real life), Like many of you, I’m a vintage camper trailer owner. My musician…
Replacing Electric Brakes on a Vintage Trailer: A Practical Upgrade
Electric brakes on vintage trailers are often original, tired, or simply worn out after decades of service. Replacing them can…
Creative Cooling in a Compact Shasta
Trailer restorers are creative if nothing else. Here is a cooling system that is a do-it-yourself project with common supplies…
VCT: Powered by Our Readers
One of the most rewarding parts of publishing Vintage Camper Trailers is the constant reminder that this magazine is truly…
Tillitson Travel Coach-Before They Were Vintage
We had the pleasure of meeting up with Greg Tillitson at the Sacramento Auto Show in October, 2018. Greg’s grandfather,…
Air Conditioners: What to Consider Before Installing One in a Vintage Trailer
Air conditioning can make vintage trailering far more comfortable, but installing an A/C unit in a 60–70-year-old trailer is not…