Why didn’t they build them like this at the factory?
Franie Sanford’s 1963 Shasta Compact trailer is unmistakable with its uniquely hinged rear door. Similar to a teardrop-style trailer, the…
Month: July 2026
Heilite Tent Trailers: Lodi’s Lightweight Camping Wonder
Long before today’s compact pop-up campers filled campgrounds, Heilite tent trailers were giving families a simple way to hit the…
How a Classic Truck, a Campfire, and a Vintage Camper Became Our “Thing”
It all began in August 2012 in Symco, Wisconsin, a small town about an hour west of Green Bay. Scott…
The Sky is the Limit When It Comes to Painting Your Trailer
When it comes to painting your vintage trailer, the sky’s the limit. There are no hard and fast rules—your paint…
My 1965 Shasta Airflyte named Aiko Blue
I subscribe to The Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine, have done for so many years. I absolutely love it. I also have both of…
It May Not Be As Difficult As You Think to Restore A Vintage Trailer
Vintage trailers can be a fun and economical hobby whether you are 16 or 75 years old or somewhere in…
Blue Betty: A Boles Aero Zenith Brought Back to Life
Some trailers are found ready for the road. Others need someone with vision to see what they can become. This…
Sneak Peek: VCT July Edition Revealed!
Thank you to all of our current subscribers for your continued support of Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine. Your subscription helps us…
An Argosy Odyssey: Turning a Trailer Into a Rolling Work of Art
The Argosy Odyssey began with a 1976 Airstream Argosy 22-foot trailer and a big idea. Unlike the shiny aluminum Airstreams…