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Category: How-To

How-to information for restorers and DIYers.

Potty Talk: Adding a Toilet to Your Vintage Trailer
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Potty Talk: Adding a Toilet to Your Vintage Trailer

March 3, 2025March 13, 2025

Adding a toilet is one of the biggest upgrades you can make to a vintage trailer that didn’t come with…

Build a Vintage Trailer From Scratch
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Build a Vintage Trailer From Scratch

February 27, 2025February 10, 2025

​The Vintage Trailer hobby is just over twenty years old.  I have been active in the hobby for the past…

Solar Power Upgrade for our 1957 Sportcraft
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Solar Power Upgrade for our 1957 Sportcraft

February 26, 2025May 23, 2025

When we renovated our 1957 Sportcraft into our full-time home in 2011-12, we installed a tiny solar powered system so…

DIY Fridge Installation: How long does it take?
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DIY Fridge Installation: How long does it take?

February 10, 2025February 4, 2025

Thinking about upgrading your vintage trailer with a modern fridge? One DIYer took on the challenge of replacing an old…

Converting Tire Sizes From Old to New
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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…

Repairing and Refreshing a Vintage Camper Trailer: No Rules
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Repairing and Refreshing a Vintage Camper Trailer: No Rules

January 28, 2025January 30, 2025

By Leon White A vintage trailer restoration often brings surprises, and for me, it started with a soft, sagging ceiling…

Understanding Your Vintage RV’s Fresh Water System
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Understanding Your Vintage RV’s Fresh Water System

January 1, 2025June 25, 2025

If you’re new to vintage RVs or just looking to maintain your fresh water system, you’ve come to the right…

The Sky is the Limit When It Comes to Painting Your Trailer
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The Sky is the Limit When It Comes to Painting Your Trailer

December 26, 2024March 4, 2025

When it comes to painting your vintage trailer, the sky’s the limit. There are no hard and fast rules—your paint…

Asbestos Alert! What You Need to Know Before Removing Old Flooring
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Asbestos Alert! What You Need to Know Before Removing Old Flooring

November 23, 2024December 10, 2024

By Gary WilliamsIf the flooring in your vintage trailer was installed between 1952 and 1986, it’s very likely to contain…

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