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Category: How-To

How-to information for restorers and DIYers.

How to Build Your Own Retro Countertop
How-To

How to Build Your Own Retro Countertop

August 30, 2025August 24, 2025

Love the look of vintage Formica countertops with shiny metal edging? The good news is—you don’t need to be a

Spartan Restoration Tips: Windows and Insulation
How-To

Spartan Restoration Tips: Windows and Insulation

August 27, 2025August 24, 2025

While working on our 1955 Spartan, we tackled a couple of projects that taught us some useful lessons—and introduced us

Solar Power for Your Vintage Trailer: What Battery Setup Should You Use?
How-To

Solar Power for Your Vintage Trailer: What Battery Setup Should You Use?

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

When outfitting a vintage trailer, be it an Airstream, Shasta or one of many of the other brands with solar

Keeping Cozy: Insulating the Floor of Your Vintage Camper
How-To

Keeping Cozy: Insulating the Floor of Your Vintage Camper

August 20, 2025August 18, 2025

There is no single right answer to the question of how to insulate the floor of your trailer. In some

Using Video to Help Sell Your Vintage Trailer
How-To Lifestyle

Using Video to Help Sell Your Vintage Trailer

July 15, 2025August 8, 2025

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video might be worth a sale. When it comes to selling

Replacing the Electric Brakes On Your Vintage Trailer
How-To

Replacing the Electric Brakes On Your Vintage Trailer

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Tim Haworth A few years ago I decided to replace the electric brakes on our 1950 Aljoa Sportsman. I

Smart Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Vintage Trailer Investment
How-To

Smart Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Vintage Trailer Investment

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

Taking care of your vintage trailer or RV isn’t just about keeping it pretty—it’s about preventing costly problems before they

How to Replace Interior Panels on a Vintage Trailer (Without Losing Your Mind)
How-To

How to Replace Interior Panels on a Vintage Trailer (Without Losing Your Mind)

May 14, 2025April 29, 2025

Understanding the Problem: Why Panels Fail 1950s canned ham trailers weren’t built to last over 60 years, and one of

Installing Laminates for the Do-It-Yourselfer
How-To

Installing Laminates for the Do-It-Yourselfer

May 8, 2025April 26, 2025

At “Heffron’s A Moment In Time Retro Design” we receive many orders each and every day for our laminate collection.

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