1950 Westcraft; a Painted Treasure
Westcraft trailers were known for using high-quality building materials and for painting their aluminum shells in bright and bold colors.…
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Camp Kettlewood – Since 1967
Founded in 2020, Camp Kettlewood is actually the second campground to have operated on this beautiful land. The property previously…
1968 Fireball Survivor
This 16’ survivor was Jeff and Richelle Shorts’ first trailer restoration. They did most of the work on the trailer…
All in the Family
My wife Lori and I both remember camping with our families in big green canvas tents. This seemed to be…
1951 Spartan Spartanette: A River Rescue with Mid-Century Style
This 1951 Spartan Spartanette was discovered in a permanent campground in western North Carolina along the Nantahala River. It had…
The Origins of the Vintage Trailer Movement
From the pages of the Vintage Camper Trailers MagazineWith the 100th anniversary of the Tin Can Tourists (TCT) and the induction…
Is My Trailer Vintage?
What Defines a Vintage Trailer? Vintage camper trailers evoke a sense of nostalgia and a love for the craftsmanship of…
Asbestos Alert! What You Need to Know Before Removing Old Flooring
By Gary WilliamsIf the flooring in your vintage trailer was installed between 1952 and 1986, it’s very likely to contain…
1962 Shasta Airflyte Becomes the Silver Winged Travel Bar
This 1962 Shasta Airflyte came to Retromodern Campers from Brent and Rebecca Grayson of Charlotte, North Carolina. The trailer was…