Learning From the Past; One Rivet at a Time
Only a few months before this article was originally published, I set my final rivet, polished the last aluminum panel,…
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1972 Chinook Camper and a 1967 F250
First produced in 1938 by Sy and Rose Mair in Orange County, California, Chinook was among the oldest U.S. brand…
Copper Cabana: A 1956 Airfloat Rebuilt
Arlen Rogers of Lewiston, Idaho, found his 1956 Airfloat in South Prairie, Washington—but getting it home was just the beginning.…
Before It Was Vintage: A 1966 Roadtrip in a ’61 VW Bus
It was the Summer of 1966. We and another couple, our best friends, took our first major road trip not…
“Vintage campers make me happy. When I look at them, it brings me joy.”
Welcome to “Camp Tam,” where the 1964 Nomad known as “Know Me” and the 1966 BeeLine known as “Just Bee”…
Reborn to the Road: A 1950 Airfloat Land Yacht Restoration
There’s something special about bringing a vintage trailer back to life—especially one as distinctive as a 1950 Airfloat Land Yacht.…
1955 Aljoa, From Free To Fantastic
Left in an Avocado grove for many years, this 1955 Aljoa Sportsman Model 18 was really feeling its age. Not…
From the Archives: A Stunning 1955 Spartan Manor
These archival photos capture a beautifully restored 1955 Spartan Manor, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship and style of a…
The 1955 Shasta Model 1500: America’s Most Popular Little Getaway
In the mid-1950s, few travel trailers captured the spirit of the open road quite like the Shasta Model 1500. Marketed…