Spartan Restoration Tips: Windows and Insulation
While working on our 1955 Spartan, we tackled a couple of projects that taught us some useful lessons—and introduced us…
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How-to information for restorers and DIYers.
Solar Power for Your Vintage Trailer: What Battery Setup Should You Use?
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
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
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
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
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)
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
At “Heffron’s A Moment In Time Retro Design” we receive many orders each and every day for our laminate collection.…
What Does It Mean to Dewinterize an RV?
Many people give their vintage campers a break during the winter to protect them from the elements. When spring arrives,…