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