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Category: How-To

How-to information for restorers and DIYers.

Creative Cooling in a Compact Shasta
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Creative Cooling in a Compact Shasta

February 6, 2026January 24, 2026

Trailer restorers are creative if nothing else. Here is a cooling system that is a do-it-yourself project with common supplies…

Air Conditioners: What to Consider Before Installing One in a Vintage Trailer
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Air Conditioners: What to Consider Before Installing One in a Vintage Trailer

February 3, 2026January 23, 2026

Air conditioning can make vintage trailering far more comfortable, but installing an A/C unit in a 60–70-year-old trailer is not…

Fridge Fix For Your Marvel Seal
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Fridge Fix For Your Marvel Seal

December 17, 2025December 14, 2025

The Marvel brand refrigerator is a common appliance installed in 1950’s vintage trailers. Many still function well today, but they…

10 Winter Storage Basics For Your Vintage Trailer
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10 Winter Storage Basics For Your Vintage Trailer

October 1, 2025February 10, 2025

Cooler weather is upon us, and putting your vintage trailer away for a few months may have made your honey-do…

How to Build Your Own Retro Countertop
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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
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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?
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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
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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, 2025June 17, 2026

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

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