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Category: How-To

How-to information for restorers and DIYers.

Metal Banding Trim: How-To
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Metal Banding Trim: How-To

March 21, 2025March 12, 2025

A very easy installation If you’re capable of running a power saw, router and hand tools – you’re ready to…

Why Marmoleum Flooring is Perfect for Vintage Trailers
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Why Marmoleum Flooring is Perfect for Vintage Trailers

March 13, 2025March 14, 2025

When it comes to restoring or updating a vintage trailer, every detail matters—especially the flooring. Marmoleum has become a favorite…

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…

Our Vintage Trailer Gets a Modern Solar Upgrade
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Our Vintage Trailer Gets a Modern Solar Upgrade

February 26, 2025February 10, 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, 2025January 1, 2025

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

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