Vintage Camper Restoration Tips

By paul lacitinola publisher of the vintage camper trailers magazine.

Vintage camper restoration tips.

So you think have to completely rebuild your vintage camper. A 1963 shasta compact a 1958 shasta 16 foot travel trailer and a 1994 ford econoline van in this article i will share my tips and tricks on how to restore a trailer of your own. If you have the urge to fix up a classic trailer don t do anything until you read these buying tips from vintage trailer restoration aficionado april wantiez. Sometimes you just don t know the extent of your project until you start the demolition process.

Tips guides 5 vintage trailer restoration principles jun 20 2019. But beware of these hazards when restoring a camper trailer. I ve spent the last five years obsessing over finding buying updating decorating and enjoying my fleet of vintage travel trailers. It can be like pulling a thread on a sweater the more you tear into it the further you have to go.

Vintagecampers vintage campers trailers vintagecampers vintage. Justin s family history of travel trailer camping dates back to the 1940 s and cultivated his love of trailer camping. First up in relation to financing there s a difference between a cellular residence and a manufactured home. Flyte camp was established in 2010 by justin and anna scribner.

Restoring vintage trailers can be a rewarding dream or an expensive catastrophe. You can pay a fortune and get a great job or you can pay a tiny little bit and also get a great job. I found out continue reading tips and tricks to dismantle your vintage camper. People looking to buy their first camper people who own and want to maintain their camper better and do it yourselfers looking into taking on a vintage camper restoration project.

While vintage campers and trailers have an overwhelming appeal among rv fans not everyone wants to take on the chore of a full or even partial restoration of these classic rvs. Bringing a neglected american icon back to life can be very rewarding. Justin s father harry grew up in various travel trailers of all makes and models while traveling the country with his parents. Vintage trailer restoration tips.

Is the restoration of a vintage airstream on your bucket list. Save time and money by following these vintage restoration principles. This article will talk about tips on how to get a cell dwelling refinance and a few of the problems concerning it. Camper rehab is perfect for all types of travel trailers fifth wheels and yes even motorhomes.

Whether you want to start from the bare bones or just give your vintage camper a new paint job these 5 companies have the experience to make your next airstream. Restoring a vintage camper can be a great diy project and a good way to get into owning a camper on a budget. I know from experience.