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Category: Lifestyle

Appraising Vintage Trailers: Determining Value and Preserving History
Lifestyle

Appraising Vintage Trailers: Determining Value and Preserving History

March 15, 2026June 21, 2026

With more than a century of RV history in the United States, the possibility of discovering a unique “barn find”…

Vinyl Wrapping Trailers
How-To

Vinyl Wrapping Trailers

March 6, 2026February 24, 2026

Vinyl wraps are becoming increasingly common. While they’re most often seen on commercial trucks and passenger cars, they’re also a…

The VCT Cookbook Is Shipping!
Food Lifestyle

The VCT Cookbook Is Shipping!

February 22, 2026March 10, 2026

After months of gathering recipes, testing dishes, collecting stories, and putting the final touches on design, our Vintage Camper Trailers…

Meet Mod Betty and My Vintage Camper Story
Travel

Meet Mod Betty and My Vintage Camper Story

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

I’m Mod Betty (Beth Lennon in real life), Like many of you, I’m a vintage camper trailer owner. My musician…

Replacing Electric Brakes on a Vintage Trailer: A Practical Upgrade
How-To

Replacing Electric Brakes on a Vintage Trailer: A Practical Upgrade

February 7, 2026February 6, 2026

Electric brakes on vintage trailers are often original, tired, or simply worn out after decades of service. Replacing them can…

Creative Cooling in a Compact Shasta
How-To

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…

VCT: Powered by Our Readers
Lifestyle

VCT: Powered by Our Readers

February 5, 2026February 10, 2026

One of the most rewarding parts of publishing Vintage Camper Trailers is the constant reminder that this magazine is truly…

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

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…

A FREE Sample Issue of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine
Lifestyle

A FREE Sample Issue of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Thank you for being part of the Vintage Camper Trailers community. As a small thank-you, we’re sharing a free past…

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