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Keeping Cool: Air Conditioning Options for Vintage Trailers
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Keeping Cool: Air Conditioning Options for Vintage Trailers

January 31, 2026January 23, 2026

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
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Chasing Better MPG While Towing a Vintage Trailer: What the Community Says

January 30, 2026January 23, 2026

If there’s one topic guaranteed to spark passionate responses among vintage trailer owners, it’s fuel mileage. Recently, a simple question…

No App Needed: How to Add Our Website to Your Home Screen
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No App Needed: How to Add Our Website to Your Home Screen

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

We often get asked if we have a mobile app—and while we don’t (yet), our website is fully optimized for…

Exterior Siding Options for Vintage Trailer Restorations
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Exterior Siding Options for Vintage Trailer Restorations

January 24, 2026January 12, 2026

Restoring a vintage trailer—rather than purchasing one that’s already finished—gives you the freedom to choose finishes and amenities that match…

FREE Features on the VCT Classifieds you might not know about
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FREE Features on the VCT Classifieds you might not know about

January 22, 2026January 21, 2026

We help people sell vintage trailers by combining a well-established website with a strong, active presence across multiple social media…

10 Factors That Impact the Value of a Vintage Trailer
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10 Factors That Impact the Value of a Vintage Trailer

January 18, 2026January 8, 2026

Whether you’re buying, restoring, or selling, several key factors influence the market value of a vintage trailer. Understanding these can…

Use Only Trailer-Rated Tires on Your Trailer
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Use Only Trailer-Rated Tires on Your Trailer

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

This can’t be stressed enough: always use trailer-rated tires on your trailer. Trailer tires are specifically engineered for the rigors…

Coming Down the Mountain: Towing Safely on Long Downhill Grades
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Coming Down the Mountain: Towing Safely on Long Downhill Grades

January 4, 2026December 26, 2025

Making it to the top of a long mountain grade while towing a vintage trailer feels like a small victory.…

Discounted Campgrounds Nationwide
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Discounted Campgrounds Nationwide

December 13, 2025January 8, 2026

As part of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine community, you will now have special access to a new membership perk, Campground…

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