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I have strong opinions on tow vehicles for vintage trailers. I know there are folks in the camping trailer community who might not agree with me, but I tend to play it safe (despite my many crazy tales). When it comes to towing, I take no chances! I’m a bit of a nervous Nelly—I admit it. But let’s face it, many of us women can be a tad more anxious about towing. I’ve seen my trailer sisters white-knuckle it during their first few times behind the wheel, towing their little ge

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Part 4 of Atomic Trailer Chicks Guide to Buying A Vintage Trailer How to inspect a vintage camper so you don’t get stuck with a money pit. Once you find a trailer you like (or can't live without), the inspection begins. Do NOT skip this part! I would never , never buy a trailer sight-unseen. Always inspect your prospective trailer in person . I see posts of people buying adorable trailers on eBay or Craigslist without visiting or inspecting them. They were trusting that t

Part 3 of Atomic Trailer Chicks Guide to Buying A Vintage Trailer on a Budget A beginner’s guide to spotting deals, dodging scams, and landing your dream camper. I am captivated by the scroll work details at the window of this camper (possibly a Fireball from the 1960s). You've done your research, made a plan, learned about the variety of trailers on the road. Now for the fun part... trailer shopping ! My 1969 Rolls Royal, found at a garage sale. Believe it or not, the best p

Part 2 of Atomic Trailer Chicks Guide to Buying A Vintage Trailer How to tell your Spartans from your Shastas (and why “rare” isn’t...

Part 1 of Atomic Trailer Chicks Guide to Buying A Vintage Trailer on a Budget Five things every vintage trailer dreamer needs to know before diving in. So you love vintage trailers and dream about owning your own. Great! But where the heck do you start and what should you look for? Most vintage trailers can be restored or glamper-ized, but some are money pits or beyond practical repair. You don't want to end up with one like this below, or something beyond your technical ab

Part 5 of Atomic Trailer Chicks Guide to Buying A Vintage Trailer How to figure out what that cute camper is really worth. Tips for research, inspections, and haggling before you buy. ChatGPT AI-generated image of a trailer Once I asked a pro how do you know how much a vintage trailer is worth. His reply? "Whatever you pay for it". This is 100% true. There is no Kelley Blue Book for vintage trailers. You have to decide how much it is worth on your own. Never fear...it isn't a

Welcome! We are so excited you can join us on our vintage trailer journey. Hopefully you find some interesting tidbits and knowledge to help you on your own foray into vintage trailers.

What NOT to do in trailer wiring. At the start of my vintage trailer obsession, I was really terrified of anything electrical....

When I first started in the vintage camper hobby, I didn't even think about how to load my trailer, I just did it. Yes, I'm blonde (so I...

Yes, dear readers, I’m going to address the controversial issue of gutting your trailer. This is not a decision to take lightly—it could...

Actual photo I took of my first trailer, Fred, before purchase. So after passing this cute little beauty on the road after a camping...