Every great vintage trailer rally has a story behind it, and the Campers and Glampers gathering in Pine Mountain, Georgia, started with a particularly memorable one. Host Wayne Parducci discovered his 1972 Travel Mate in a way most trailer lovers can only dream about.
While browsing Craigslist, Wayne spotted a fully restored Travel Mate listed at a price that seemed impossible—just $1,600. He called immediately, learned the ad was less than an hour old, and didn’t hesitate. He paid the seller on the spot and drove to North Carolina the next morning to pick it up. To his surprise, the trailer was exactly as described. The seller, a house flipper trying her hand at vintage trailer renovations, simply didn’t realize what she had. When Wayne asked why she priced it so low, her honest response was, “Oh… was that too low?”
Once home in Alabama, Wayne refreshed the Travel Mate with a cheerful turquoise-and-white exterior and carried the color scheme inside. He and his wife, Valerie, filled the space with vintage décor and personal touches, including a hand-painted welcome sign that sets the tone for their nostalgic setup.
With their trailer completed, the Parducci’s decided to bring enthusiasts together. Using the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine Rally Starter Kit, Wayne organized the first Campers and Glampers Vintage Trailer Rally at the Pine Mountain RV Resort. Dozens of vintage rigs turned out, creating a relaxed weekend where owners shared stories, swapped ideas, and opened their trailers for visitors to explore.
The rally featured everything from early Shastas to Serro Scotty Highlanders, a DeVille Legionaire, a Forester Lowliner, and many lovingly restored classics. Some were freshly purchased projects; others were fully finished showcases. The mix of personalities and styles—along with a friendly flea market and open house—gave the event its charm.
Among the standouts were:
- A 1970 Shasta 1400 from Kentucky
- A 1971 Holiday Rambler from North Carolina
- A 1967 Layton towed in from Alabama
- A pair of matching red-and-white Serro Scotty Highlander and ’60 Chevy Nomad tow vehicle
- And a crowd-pleasing 1973 Serro Scotty Gaucho nicknamed Maggie May
The rally’s welcoming atmosphere, the variety of trailers, and the passion of the people attending made Campers and Glampers a memorable stop on the vintage trailer circuit. Whether you’re restoring your first trailer or touring the country with a long-loved classic, gatherings like this one are a reminder of why the vintage camping community continues to thrive.
