A Once-in-a-Lifetime Find: Restoring a 1954 Westwood Holiday
We had been searching for quite some time for a vintage camper to add to our collection. After restoring two…
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From $50 to a Second Life: Clayton Brown’s 1951 Nashua
My name is Clayton Brown, and for my 81st birthday, my daughter gave me a subscription to Vintage Camper Trailers…
Bright, Airy, and Back on the Road: Our 1968 Yellowstone Cavalier
We don’t know how many owners our 1968 Yellowstone Cavalier entertained over the years, but its most recent chapter before…
An Appointment with the Prairie, a Shasta Found in South Dakota
I’ve owned a few Shastas over the years, and I’ve always had a soft spot for the 1400. About five…
A Silver Streak Heads West: Vintage Living on the Oregon Coast
There’s something especially fitting about a classic aluminum trailer finding its way to the Oregon Coast. With its dramatic headlands,…
After Twenty Years, It’s Time to Pass the Keys: A 1947 Spartan Manor
After more than twenty years of vintage trailering, some decisions are harder than others. This one certainly was. The owners…
The Appeal of Vintage Camping
Since retiring four years ago, my wife Diane and I have gone all in on vintage camping. We often come…
When a Trailer Feels Like Home: A 1950 Spartan Mansion
Some trailers check the boxes. Others make you slow down, step inside, and instantly feel at home. This 30-foot 1950…
Culture Hustlers 1957 Shasta Incubator
The Original Mobile Incubator was a showcase of American creative enterprise. The structure was a completely overhauled 1957 Shasta camper,…