Choosing the Right Paint for Your Trailer
Most trailer siding is aluminum. Bare aluminum is a non-ferrous metal that does not hold paint well without proper preparation.…
Category: How-To
How-to information for restorers and DIYers.
Asbestos Alert! What You Need to Know Before Removing Old Flooring
By Gary WilliamsIf the flooring in your vintage trailer was installed between 1952 and 1986, it’s very likely to contain…
Towing Your Vintage Trailer with a Classic Car
Some may balk at the idea, but the fact is, back then, a car was the best choice for towing…
Our Vintage Trailer Gets a Modern Solar Upgrade
When we renovated our 1957 Sportcraft into our full-time home in 2011-12, we installed a tiny solar powered system so…
Cool Comfort: Award-Winning 12V A/C for Vintage Trailers
The OutEquip 12V air conditioner recently earned recognition through the MUSE Design Awards, an international design awards program that honors…
Bearings and Brakes
If you have a problem on the road it will most likely be with your tires, bearings or brakes. Most…
Propane Safety: When to Requalify Tanks
Propane cylinders (or tanks) on vintage trailers are commonly a #20 (5 gal.), #30 (7 gal.) or #40 (10 gal.)…
1947–1958 Spartan Window Replacement from
Acrylic, commonly called plexiglass, was originally used in the front windows of the Spartan observation lounge. After 60–70 years of…
Vinyl Wrapping Trailers
Vinyl wraps are becoming increasingly common. While they’re most often seen on commercial trucks and passenger cars, they’re also a…