| Campers from the 40?s, 50?s and 60?s are | | | | a camper in as good a condition as |
| considered vintage. They are classics | | | | possible. Run down campers can take a |
| and evoke feelings of a time gone by. | | | | lot of work to restore and can often |
| Many people choose to purchase a vintage | | | | times be more frustrating than you?d |
| model for the look and quality. Not only | | | | want. Continual work will increase the |
| do they provide comfortable and | | | | amount of time without its use and will |
| convenient camping facilities, but they | | | | also cost more money. Once a person gets |
| are also easy and inexpensive to | | | | some experience, they can then move on |
| maintain. | | | | to more advanced work. However, it is |
| Vintage campers can be easily found | | | | better to start off small. |
| online. There are multiple sites that | | | | Before buying a vintage camper, think |
| specialize in selling and restoring | | | | about why you want it and what it will |
| these campers. There are also clubs | | | | be used for. This will determine the |
| dedicated to the restoration and use of | | | | model and size of the camper you may |
| these campers. People who use these | | | | need. Inspect the interior and exterior |
| types of trailers do so for a variety of | | | | to determine the condition. Some wear |
| reasons. Some people like the classic | | | | and tear is expected and dents may be |
| look while some want an economical way | | | | found on the exterior. But, it should |
| to camp in comfort. Others have no | | | | still be in relatively good shape. Ask |
| desire to use them for practical | | | | the seller to demonstrate the plumbing |
| purposes and simply enjoy the | | | | and refrigeration to ensure there are no |
| restoration process. | | | | leaks. Check the floors to determine if |
| The most popular vintage trailer is the | | | | they are solid or if there may be |
| Airstream. They started producing these | | | | rotting. Tires should be in adequate |
| in 1932 out of wood and then changed to | | | | condition to at least tow it to where it |
| the aluminum models that are widely | | | | will be stored during minor repairs. |
| recognizable. Vintage campers can often | | | | After purchasing a vintage trailer, be |
| be towed by smaller vehicles. This is | | | | sure to get it fully insured. Owning a |
| not because they are lighter weight but | | | | classic piece of Americana can be a |
| because of the aerodynamic design and | | | | highly rewarding experience. It can also |
| the weight distribution it allows it to | | | | be a practical way to enjoy retro |
| be pulled with greater ease. | | | | camping. If you like classic vehicles, |
| Buying a vintage camper can be a lot fun | | | | this is a great option for spending time |
| but you should do plenty of research | | | | on restoration as well as having a great |
| before deciding on one. Unless you are | | | | conversation piece to use for |
| an experienced buyer, it is best to buy | | | | vacationing. |