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Category: Basics

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Mastering Your Awning Setup: Tricks to Help You Pull It Off
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Mastering Your Awning Setup: Tricks to Help You Pull It Off

July 11, 2025July 8, 2025

Vintage awnings can significantly enhance the aesthetic of a vintage trailer at rallies. Some trailers come with their own vintage…

Trailer Couplers: Is it necessary to replace yours?
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Trailer Couplers: Is it necessary to replace yours?

June 8, 2025June 4, 2025

The coupler is the metal piece that actually connects your trailer to the tow vehicle. Once the coupler is permanently…

Don’t Leave Your Sewer Tank Open While Camping—Here’s Why
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Don’t Leave Your Sewer Tank Open While Camping—Here’s Why

May 29, 2025May 23, 2025

When you’re setting up camp, it’s tempting to connect your sewer hose and just leave the valve open the whole…

Creating a Maintenance Schedule for Your Vintage Trailer
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Creating a Maintenance Schedule for Your Vintage Trailer

May 28, 2025May 23, 2025

A regular maintenance schedule is essential to ensure your vintage trailer stays in top shape and avoids costly repairs down…

The Good News About Hard-to-Find Locks
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The Good News About Hard-to-Find Locks

May 15, 2025May 9, 2025

The History of Bargman LocksFounded in 1931 to provide electrical connection products for the U.S. military, Bargman eventually became a…

Backing Up a Vintage Trailer: Real Tips from Real Campers
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Backing Up a Vintage Trailer: Real Tips from Real Campers

May 6, 2025April 26, 2025

When Lorraine Vaught posted a question in a vintage trailer Facebook group, she was feeling frustrated. She had a charming…

Nothing Lasts Forever and Tires are No Exception
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Nothing Lasts Forever and Tires are No Exception

March 2, 2025February 11, 2025

Tires are manufactured by bonding rubber to fabric plies and steel cords. Despite the anti-aging ingredients mixed into the rubber…

Converting Tire Sizes From Old to New
Basics How-To

Converting Tire Sizes From Old to New

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

If it is time to replace the old tires on your vintage trailer, you may have a hard time matching…

Pricing Your Vintage Camper Trailer For Sale
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Pricing Your Vintage Camper Trailer For Sale

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

When it comes to selling your vintage camper trailer, setting the right price is crucial. As the owner, you’re in…

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