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Category: Basics

Our most frequently asked questions and basics everyone should know.

How to Identify Your Vintage Trailer
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How to Identify Your Vintage Trailer

May 10, 2026

Owning a vintage trailer is like holding a piece of history, but identifying its make, model, or year can be…

Insuring Your Vintage Trailer
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Insuring Your Vintage Trailer

May 9, 2026June 21, 2026

When insuring your vintage RV, seeking advice from a licensed agent in your state of residence is crucial. Insurance can…

Trailer Safety Chains: Your Last Line of Defense on the Road
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Trailer Safety Chains: Your Last Line of Defense on the Road

March 26, 2026March 16, 2026

Every experienced trailer owner knows that towing safely involves more than simply dropping the coupler onto the hitch ball and…

When a Trailer “Jumps the Hitch”: Lessons from the Road
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When a Trailer “Jumps the Hitch”: Lessons from the Road

March 24, 2026March 16, 2026

For many vintage trailer owners, the first long trip in a freshly restored camper is an exciting milestone. The open…

7 Tips for Selling Your Vintage Trailer Online
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7 Tips for Selling Your Vintage Trailer Online

March 13, 2026March 10, 2026

If the time has come for you to sell your vintage trailer, you probably want to maximize the return on…

Why Most Small Vintage Trailers Don’t Have Bathrooms (And Never Did)
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Why Most Small Vintage Trailers Don’t Have Bathrooms (And Never Did)

March 12, 2026March 10, 2026

One of the most common reactions people have when they step inside a small vintage travel trailer is surprise: “Where’s…

Buying Your First Vintage Trailer
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Buying Your First Vintage Trailer

March 8, 2026March 6, 2026

Buying your first vintage camper can be an exciting experience. But it can also feel a little daunting for first-time…

Aluminum Alloy 101: What is it?
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Aluminum Alloy 101: What is it?

March 4, 2026February 24, 2026

Aluminum alloy is created when other elements are added to pure aluminum in order to enhance its properties, usually to…

Chasing Better MPG While Towing a Vintage Trailer
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Chasing Better MPG While Towing a Vintage Trailer

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

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

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