Category: Vintage Trailers

Why People Convert School Buses into RV Campers

School bus converted into camper

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live on the road? There have been several people who have transformed old school buses into traveling homes for them to explore the world with. This type of nomadic lifestyle is very attractive to the adventurous for many reasons. Whether it’s renting an RV for a week… Read more »

RV-ing is Changing Its Way of Thinking

Camping trailer for the simple camper

RV-ing is changing for the better these days. The world in general is changing its mindset because of economic and environmental issues, which means the RV industry is following suit. Many people have this idea that RV’s are gas-guzzling beasts that don’t make for good vacationing because of the tank that you have to drive… Read more »

Millennials Seeking Out RVs

Slo-Motion Picture of an RV

When you think of RVs, do you think of baby boomers cruising around the country in their retirement years? Think again! Today’s RV traveler is just as likely to be a millennial, road-tripping in a customized RV and posting curated photos to social media. According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, the fastest-growing demographic among… Read more »

Trailerfest 2016 Planned for October

Trailerfest 2016

Are you a fan of vintage trailers, making new friends and having family fun? Then you need to come to Trailerfest! This premier event for owners of vintage camping vehicles gives fans and owners a chance to show off what they got while enjoying a full weekend of fun themed activities. Although this year’s celebration… Read more »

California Man Gives Vintage Trailers New Life

Vintage Green Camper in California

While the highways remain filled with vintage cars, vintage trailers seem to be a rarer site, but one California man is trying to change that one restoration at a time. The Tehachapi News recently featured Gary Warner, a Tehachapi resident who spends his spare time finding and restoring trailers from yesteryear. His targets typically include… Read more »

Classic Look, Modern Toys

Classic and vintage styles are hot right now, and one of the biggest trends in what people look for in their homes, décor and RVs. There is something so homey about traveling across the country or just to the campground with something that reminds you of your childhood, but with all the modern amenities included…. Read more »

Go ‘Camping in Style’ at the California Auto Museum

Small White Trailer With Canvas Canopy

Head’s up, classic RV fans – the California Automobile Museum is hosting a special exhibit that’s sure to get you hitched on camping all over again. The “Camping in Style: Little Homes on Wheels” exhibit will be setting up camp Oct. 31 for a five-month stay at the Sacramento  museum’s building. This comprehensive look at… Read more »

Trailerfest Celebrating Its Fifth Season With ‘50s Theme

This weekend, dozens of vintage campers and camping enthusiasts will descend on Lodi, California to take part in one of the fastest growing vintage trailer meetups on the West Coast – Trailerfest 2015. The annual event has grown from less than 20 friends gathering during Towerfest in 2011 to a massive gathering that is expected to… Read more »

Restoring and Decorating Your Vintage Trailer for Glamping!

Camping is growing in popularity, which means interest in modern and vintage RV is growing. Vintage RV’s are a huge thing right now, metaphorically speaking, of course (have you seen the average vintage trailer?). Vintage RV’s and trailers are wooing campers of all ages, with their antiquity and charm. There’s something to be said about… Read more »