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…
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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…
A Classic Coke Aloha with a Colorful Twist
Jack and Cindy Ferris restored their Aloha trailer themselves. Jack was in the lighting business so it is not surprising…
Keeping Cool: Air Conditioning Options for Vintage Trailers
Before long, winter gives way to spring, and spring inevitably rolls into summer. For vintage trailer enthusiasts, that seasonal shift…
Chasing Better MPG While Towing a Vintage Trailer: What the Community Says
If there’s one topic guaranteed to spark passionate responses among vintage trailer owners, it’s fuel mileage. Recently, a simple question…