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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
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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…

The Appeal of Vintage Camping
Lifestyle

The Appeal of Vintage Camping

December 26, 2025December 21, 2025

Since retiring four years ago, my wife Diane and I have gone all in on vintage camping. We often come…

Argosyodyssey with the Camper Chef
Food

Argosyodyssey with the Camper Chef

December 20, 2025December 17, 2025

After selling their bar and home in Asheville, NC, Chad and Cate Battles renovated a 1976 Airstream Argosy 22ft. While…

Fridge Fix For Your Marvel Seal
How-To

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…

Route 66: The Begining, Chicago to Springfield, Illinois
Travel

Route 66: The Begining, Chicago to Springfield, Illinois

December 16, 2025December 14, 2025

This post is the first in a seven-part series in the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine. The “Begin Historic Route 66”…

Relive the Best Trailers, Stories, and How-tos from Past Issues
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Relive the Best Trailers, Stories, and How-tos from Past Issues

December 15, 2025January 17, 2026

If you’ve ever wished you could go back and grab an issue you missed, now’s your chance. We currently have…

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