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Category: Basics

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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…

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…

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