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…
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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,…
A 1960 Holiday House Head Turner
Some vintage trailers don’t just show up—they arrive with presence. This 17-foot Holiday House is one of those rare rigs…
Ms. Lacey-Pearl / Pandora’s Box, a 1967 Shasta Starflyte
After placing the “winning” eBay bid in October 2017, Yvonne and her handy husband, George, climbed into their trusty old…
1959 Cardinal: Too Classic to Keep to Ourselves
We don’t always get the whole story behind every vintage trailer we feature, and that’s part of the charm. Sometimes…