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CAMPER Vol. 7, No. 5, Issue: 39 September-October 2018

AN ENGAGING TALE OF A GIRL, HER MUSIC, A DUDE AND A TRAILER

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1962 Streamline Countess- 10

1966 Comanchee (on the cover)

1962 World's Fair Alohas

Campers and Glampers Rally

Aristocrats Anonymous

VintageAirstream Club - 25 years

Fridge Fix, How-To

1960 Comet

1958 Oasis

1964 Shasta Airflyte

1962 Mobile Scout, 73 & 80 Years Young

USA Rally Calendar

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1962 Worlds Fair Alohas- 17

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The Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine relies on the community of trailerites to contribute vintage trailering happenings from all corners of the USA. Hobbyists can be found in every state in the nation and there is no way we could cover all of that ground without our readers help. We have been very fortunate to have trailer owners, photographers and writers share their works with us. We want the VCT Magazine to be a product of the readers. If you have a trailer that you would like to see in the magazine, please send us original high resolution photos and a bit about your vintage journey. We welcome contributions for the following features: • Before They Were Vintage. Photos from the period depicting vintage trailering. • How-To. We get many requests for how-to articles or tips and tricks you have discovered doing trailer restorations. • Vintage Vendors. Vintage trailers that have been converted into businesses. • Rally Recaps. Photos and a recap of a rally you attended. • Camp Vintage. Did you find a neat old campground that was in business back in the 1940’s - 60’s? In addition to the magazine we are also working on our third Vintage Camper Trailers book. This one will be a cookbook! Our first book was all about the people in the hobby. Our second book told about the rallies, how we got started and more of the people (and their trailers) that share in the hobby with us. Our next book will continue to be about the people in the hobby. How they cook in their vintage trailer space and their favorite recipes. Do you have a favorite recipe that would fit in one of the chapters of the VCT Cookbook? • BBQ. Cooking with Fire. • One Dish Delights. Crock Pot Recipes. • Cast Iron Cooking. Camp cooking old school style. • Vintage Appetizers. Fun recipes inspired by mid-century memories. • Make it Ahead. Dishes that travel well for camping. • Desserts. More than a Smore. • Catch, can and preserve. Recipes for the real campers who hunt, fish or pick their food and prepare it themselves in their campers. We would also like to integrate potluck, kids, and vintage vendor recipes into the appropriate chapters. If you want to be a part of any of this craziness. Let us know. vintagecampertrailers@gmail.com www.vintagecampertrailers.com

AN ENGAGING TALE OF A GIRL, HER MUSIC, A DUDE AND A TRAILER NAMED NANCY ROSE 6

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As an artist, I have a love for all things with a story. That's how I first became a lover of all things vintage. As a professional singer/songwriter for the past 8 years, I knew I wanted to someday hit the road and share my message with a broader audience. So when I finally got the chance earlier this year, I knew I would need a reliable tour bus for my travels. Even so, I didn't want to give up my visual need for expression just by settling on something that would 'get the job done. Then I got to thinking: Why not fulfill my lifelong dream of owning a retro camper and take THAT on the road? Instead of staying in hotels each night, we'd be able to stay at local campsites and experience so much more of what each new city had to offer. My search for the perfect vintage camper began. I spent six months researching and contacting so many amazing people, wanting to know every detail about their camper, its weight, what kind of hitch it had, what restorations and modifications were made to it, etc. There were some lovely candidates, but nothing felt quite right. And then, there she was. Nancy Rose. I knew the instant I saw this retro 1966 Comanche that she would steal my heart. I mean, she was perfect. A light teal stripe wrapped around her 18-foot frame, and a floral decorated interior welcomed all who visited. Camping in her was like living in a life-sized Barbie house from half a century ago. She still had the original 1966 teal stove; a bumper sticker that read “Tin Can Tourist;” and a small wooden Dutch shoe on the key ring that was left by the original owner. She had been loved. You could just tell. Someone had hand-sewn pillows to match the curtains, took immaculate care of the interior and kept nearly everything original. She had a story, and I couldn’t wait to add more pages to the book.

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Just a few days after purchasing her, we hit the road. My band mates and I lived in the camper for a month, touring from Iowa to Memphis, North Carolina to New York, Ohio to Chicago. We put 4,800 miles on Nancy Rose on that first trip. There were a few growing pains and setbacks. We got a flat in North Carolina and wound up having to www.vintagecampertrailers.com

replace the tires and install new suspension leafs on both sides (Nancy Rose still had the original 1966 ones on her). But it didn't matter. She was an eye-catcher that drew attention everywhere she went. People asked if they could take photos of her. Some people even had bets going on how old she was before walking up and asking us her age. The camper is part of my family now. She’s named after my grandmother who we lost to breast cancer a few years ago. My grandma always supported me and my musical endeavors and now it’s like she’s touring around the country with me, keeping me safe and protected. We head out on our second tour in July, when we'll travel to places like California, Colorado and Arizona. I can’t wait to not only share my music with new friends, but to share Nancy Rose and the joy she brings to everyone who sees her. We hope we'll see you on the road -- and that if we do, you'll stop and take a moment to admire this vintage beauty for yourself.

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The "DUDE" in the photos is Steven James, he is an accordion player for the Irish band “Wylde Nept”. He also goes on tour with Alisabeth where he is in charge of all the driving. These photos were taken to celebrate Steven and Alisabeths recent engagement.

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1962 Streamline Countess She is comfortable in her own skin and proudly shows her age, and attributes her youthful appearance to exfoliation and endless hours of polishing. Story by Caroline Lacitinola / Photos by Paul Lacitinola The vintage camper trailer hobby started for Craig Thomas and his wife Diana when they purchased a 1956 Airstream Flying Cloud. It was only a shell, yet Diana was excited about the possibilities of fixing it. At about the same time, they found a 27 foot, 1951 Spartanette Tandem. Craig instantly was drawn to the Spartanette as he recalled spending time in one as a child in the mountains of New Mexico. With the emotional connection to the Spartanette, the Thomas family decided to restore this prior to the Flying Cloud. This was a huge endeavor as the Spartan needed a full restoration. Fast forward a couple of years and the Spartanette as been completed and the Thomas’ have added a 1962 Streamline Countess to their fleet of backyard mobile mansions. We

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caught up with them at the Trailers in the Trees Rally in Felton, CA. Amazingly, Craig and Diana have done it again! Cranking out an incredible, classic trailer that respects the period in which it was created, but utilizes some modern design features and amenities. Gold fleck automotive paint is the background for the backlit wooden feature that adorns the center of the ceiling running the length of the interior and containing the controls for the roof mounted air conditioning. The Jetson’s style “control center” in the kitchen appears to be right out of the space age when in fact, Craig just dreamed it up. The living area is dominated by a booth style seating area that contains the apparatus that causes the flat screen to rise out of the side

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table. The TV is a nice modern feature that can be tucked away when not in use. You don’t want to miss seeing this inspirational trailer in person if you have the chance. When he started restoring trailers, Craig, a visual effects artist, knew very little about restoration, but was willing to learn. He used the internet to guide his learning and watched a lot of YouTube to acquire the restoration skills necessary to complete the process. Craig mentioned that restoring a trailer requires mastering What was the space several different skills, but they can all that contained the be accomplished. Visually, the Thomas’ typical wall mounted trailers look completely vintage, but heater, is now a mid Craig has used his design background century inspred glass to hide all the necessary items to make shelved display aree. the trailer totally modern. Their Spartan can be seen in the Vintage Camper To the right of the Trailers book. shelves is a glass panel. It has a decal With the couple’s common interest in with a frosted looking antiques, the vintage camper trailer mid century pattern. hobby was a natural progression for Many sign shops can them. Diana, a natural hostess, enjoys create this for you. sharing the vintage trailers with friends and family that come to visit. In addition to the previously mentioned trailers they have also added a 1960 Holiday House and 1964 Kenskill to their collection. Lastly, they hope to add a period correct teardrop. It is sure to receive some of their special touches. Craig and Diana have enjoyed the gratification that comes from sharing something that they have poured their heart and souls into: making something classic usable once again.

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Ed and Kathy Kathy O'Malley own the salmon colored Aloha that David restored. David considers himself lucky, or blessed to have customers who become his friends.

Approximately 200 of these trailers were originally built. These two, and possibbly one other one (location unknown), have been restored. Only about 6 other unrestored versions are documented. Do you have one? Let us know. 18

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David Northcraft restored both of these 1962 Aloha trailers that were originally made for the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. They fit the space age theme and were used for temporary lodging for the fair before being sold.

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Aloha is the Hawaiian word for love, affection, peace, compassion and mercy, that is commonly used as a simple greeting but has a deeper cultural and spiritual significance to native Hawaiians. This close up shows the attention to detail.

Glenn Gordon -owner of Aloha Trailer Company with David Northcraft. Glenn carved a model of this trailer from a block of wood as a template for his builders after being inspired by a Holiday House trailer. www.vintagecampertrailers.com

2018 Campers and Glampers V i n t a g e Tr a i l e r R a l l y Story and Photographs by Richard Cook Wayne Parducci, host of the 1st Annual the seller and found out she had listed Campers and Glampers Vintage Trailer the ad less than an hour prior to his call. Rally held at the Pine Mountain RV Not wanting to risk losing the deal to Resort in Pine Mountain, GA, has an someone else, Wayne paid for the Travel interesting story behind the purchase Mate over the phone via Paypal and told of his 1972 Travel Mate, which he the seller he’d drive to Morganton, NC in and his wife, Valerie, purchased three the morning to pick it up. years ago. Coming up on retirement, Wayne decided to pursue the vintage Wayne was pleased to find out the trailer hobby, so he started browsing deal wasn’t too good to be true. In classified ads on Craigslist. When he fact, he’d hit the mother lode of trailer spotted an ad for the Travel Mate, the deals...the Travel Mate was exactly as deal looked too good to be true...a fully- listed! The seller was a house-flipper restored trailer with an asking price of who decided to do the same thing with only $1,600. Wayne immediately called a vintage trailer. Fortunately for Wayne, 20 www.vintagecampertrailers.com

the woman didn’t know the value of a restored vintage trailer. While hooking up for the four-hour tow back to his home in Eclectic, AL, Wayne asked the seller why she sold the Travel Mate for such a cheap price. Her answer was, “Oh, was that too low?” May we all be as lucky as Wayne some day! Although the Travel Mate was in good condition, Wayne hated the trailer’s exterior colors of battleship gray with black trim, so he painted it turquoise and white. He also painted the interior using the same vintage color scheme,

1972 Serro Scotty Highlander and 1960 Chevrolet Nomad owned by Darryl and Suzie Odom. (above and facing)

1970 Forester Lowliner owned by Barbara Snead and Mary Lou Yacobelis.

1972 Travel Mate owned by Wayne and Valerie Parducci.

Todd and Shelby Atwell's 1967 Layton with a beach house theme.

then he and Valerie decorated the Travel Mate to their liking with dozens of period pieces. Outside, a hand-painted welcome sign created by a friend greets visitors with images of a vintage trailer, pink flamingo, and vintage cartoon character. Wayne started his vintage trailer rally with the help of The Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine Rally Starter Kit. Approximately two dozen trailers preregistered and another half dozen registered on-site, making this a successful first-time affair. Held the weekend after Memorial Day, Wayne plans on making his Campers and Glampers Vintage Trailer Rally an annual event, which includes a Saturday flea market and open house. This year’s flea market almost didn’t happen due to a floodworthy

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1973 Serro Scotty Gaucho owned by Delon and Roben Wigley.

thunderstorm dumping inches of rain at the campground Saturday morning. The radar image at 10:08 am showed the worse of the storm directly overhead. Unfortunately, due to the forecast several people departed before the weather arrived, so their absence brought down the number of trailers remaining for the afternoon open house. For those who stuck it out, the sun was shining brightly by lunchtime, allowing trailerites to set up their outside displays in time for viewing.

prior to attending the rally and painted it just two days before towing it to Pine Mountain. This couple plans on doing a slow restoration on their trailer. Darryl and Suzie Odom from Parrish, AL were at the open house with their 1972 Serro Scotty Highlander and 1960 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon tow vehicle, both painted in identical red and white. You may remember this couple from the January-February 2018 issue of “Vintage Camper Trailers,” when I wrote about their beautifullyrestored 1967 Avion truck camper strapped onto the back of a 1968 Ford Ranger Pickup. Darryl told me that ever since he was featured in that issue of “Vintage Camper Trailers,” he’s become a rock star within his circle of friends, proving that this magazine came make you almost famous!

A few of the trailers in attendance at the open house included a 1970 Shasta 1400 owned by Donnie and Monica Blevens from Louisville, KY; a 1971 Holiday Rambler owned by Ernest Bryson from Silva, NC; a 1967 Layton owned by Todd and Shelby Atwell from Opelika, AL; and a 1967 Shasta owned by James and Penny McDaniel from Griffin, GA. The McDaniel’s had Another Serro Scotty Highlander at the purchased their Shasta three weeks open house was a 1978 model owned 22 www.vintagecampertrailers.com

by Susan Elliott from Lake Tillery, NC. Susan’s husband, Mitch, made it a point to mention that the Highlander was not his, for he owns a huge 5th Wheel with a residential fridge-freezer, three slideouts, three televisions, washer-dryer, and a working fireplace. So the vintage thing is definitely Susan’s thing... not Mitch’s thing. That’s okay, we’re still going to make Mitch almost famous by writing about him in “Vintage Camper Trailers.” Steven Dahlen and Diane Burch from Roswell, GA were there with their 1958 DeVille Legionaire, which they purchased partially-restored two years ago and have since completed. This trailer still has an original stove and jalousie windows. A 1970 Forester Lowliner owned by Barbara Snead and Mary Lou Yacobelis from Ocala, FL was at the open house. After buying this trailer in February

2018, they repaired a soft spot in the floor, decorated the interior to their tastes, but left the exterior as it came, which includes original skin, windows, and door. Then there was “Maggie May,” a 1973 Serro Scotty Gaucho owned by Delon and Roben Wigley from Chickamauga, GA. Because the interior was an “ugly beer can” when they purchased this trailer (their words...not mine), this couple did a complete interior restoration, including all new wood and electrical. As for the exterior, all they did was add an awning and new paint. Many other interesting trailers were in attendance at the open house, but I’m saving them to write feature articles for future issues of “Vintage Camper Trailers.” These trailers include a 1972 Lark, a 1972 Shasta Starflyte, a 1958 Trotwood Cub Deluxe, a 1968 Avion, and a 1969 Shasta Compact (which my wife and I purchased three weeks after the rally). As a first-time rally host, Wayne Parducci, with the help of his wife, Valerie, did an excellent job. For an enjoyable time in 2019, be sure to mark the 2nd Annual Campers and Glampers Vintage Trailer Rally on next year’s calendar.

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AristocratAnonymous PISMO BEACH, CA On April 27 & 28, 2018, the 1st Annual SoCal Aristocrat Anonymous Rally was held in Pismo Beach, California, at the Pismo Coast Village RV Resort. This was a small and intimate event, consisting of 40 trailers, campers and motorhomes. This event was never intended to be Aristocrats only, but they were the majority. Approximately 80% of the trailers and campers were Aristocrats. Other makes represented

were Aljo, Corvette, Winnebago, GMC, Kenskill and few others. Friday, the rally was kicked off with a friendly Meet and Greet. This broke the ice for many of the new comers/ first timers and gave a chance for old friend to get reacquainted. The night ended with a group campfire and a lot of laughs, so much so we were told to keep it down.

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The theme for the rally was Hawaiian and many of our members took it to another level. Saturday, we had an open house open to the public and to the rest of the RV park attendees. There was also, for the first time, a friendly judging done by the 40 trailer owners. There were 4 categories being judged. Best Overall Rally Exterior, Best Overall Rally Interior, Best Overall Rally Theme Design Trailer and Best Overall Rally

Best Exterior (above) Best Overall (below)

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Trailer (see pictures of the winners). There was also one attendee that came from out of state. She travelled 470+ miles. Thank Kay McCormick. The only issue of annoyance was the wind gusting through the campground both days of the rally. This caused many not to put up their awnings and those that did, to take them down. There were a few that rode it out and left them up. In the evening the winds would always die down. It’s all a part of camping. The Aristocrat Anonymous Trailer group would like to thank Pismo Coast Village RV Resort, their management and the office personnel (Haley and Darrell) for being so accommodating and giving. They came by and checked with the Wagon Master to see if all was satisfactory and if there was anything else they could do. Fun was had by all. For about 40% of the participants it was their first time to ever attend a Trailer Rally. Many of the attendees knew each other through social 26 www.vintagecampertrailers.com

media but met for the first time in person at the Rally. By Saturday evening at the potluck dinner, everyone knew of each other and had shared stories about their trailer. So, due to the overwhelming success of the event and unanimous show of hands at the potluck dinner, the 2nd Annual SoCal Aristocrat Anonymous Rally is already in the planning stage. A big thank you to the following people for coordinating this event; Rudy Hernandez – Wagon Master, Susan Breshears – Assistant Wagon Master, her husband Tom Breshears and all the others that pitched in at the event. Without the help, this would not have gone off as smoothly as it did.

The Vintage Airstream Club Celebrates 25 Years The Vintage Airstream Club caravan began in Baker City, Oregon, and ended at the VAC Rendezvous at the Powerland Museum in Brooks, Oregon. Leader Paul Drag, and co-leaders Dal Smilie and Shirley Bollinger, planned the caravan the way Wally Byam would have done it. The Caravan was done in two segments: Baker City to Bend (June 13 - 17 and Bend to Salem (June 18 -22). Baker City is Airstream founder Wally Byam’s birthplace. Highlights in the surrounding area included visiting Wally’s Exhibit at the Baker Heritage Museum, National Historic Oregon Trail Museum, Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge and a wine and cheese party at a local art gallery.

Nightly driver meetings and happy hours, music gatherings with strummers, pickers and harmonica enthusiasts filled the air with camaraderie. The caravan moved on to the Wilson Ranches Retreat where a catered dinner and breakfast were welcomed by the campers. Those who stopped at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center were in for an educational geologic and fossil treat. Another pleasant dry camp was at the WAAAM Museum (Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum) in Hood

The VAC (Vintage Airstream Club) visits the WAAAM Museum, Air & Auto Museum -in Hood River, Oregon among many other sites visited along the way Submitted by Toni & Chuck Miltenberger Their 1936 Airstream Silver Cloud (wood/masonite) trailer (left) pulled by a 1937 Chrysler Airflow.

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River. It rained; pizza was ordered and enjoyed under the picnic shelter. One member even chose the rain opportunity to wash his vintage auto and trailer while there. The group moved on to the J Bar J Ranch in Bend, Oregon. A beautiful sunset secured the mood, and the acoustic roots music group led by Nanci Drag entertained once again. The next morning Justin and Ana Scribner and staff, nationally recognized trailer restorers, provided an Open House & Bend Classic Tow Show at Flyte Camp — another perfect day. There were relaxing nights spent at in Crescent Lake with a hot dog roast and the Belknap Hot Springs (full hookups).

What a wonderful group and trip, thanks to our leader Paul Drag and co-leaders Dal Smilie & Shirley Bollinger! Beautiful ,memories!!!

The final night(s) were spent at the Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks in the car museum parking lot and grass field. The car museum was under construction for expansion on the ground floor and a second story addition. The vintage group purchased a paver tile for the front of the museum as a thank you for the CEO’s hospitality. Airstream historian, Fred Coldwell, gave two informational presentations in the evening on the famous Oregon Pendleton blankets. It was time to say good-by to some caravaners and time to join others for the vintage trailer parade into the 61st WBCCI International Rally in Salem, OR.

Dal Smilie’s 1946 Model 1 Curtis Wright and Chuck MIltenberger’s 1936 Airstream Silver Cloud (wood/masonite) in the background at Wilson Ranches Retreat in Fossil, Oregon. We camped there overnight with wonderful hospitality provided everyone. (Left) Wally Byam sign (Right) Nancy Drag teaches Vince Martinico how to play the harmonica (she organized the music nightly on the caravan and at the rally) 28

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Vince Martinico’s 1936 Airstream Clipper at Powerland’s Car Museum in Brooks, Oregon

FRIDGE FIX The Marvel brand refrigerator is a common appliance installed in 1950’s vintage trailers. Many still function well today, but they also have a common issue that you can fix yourself. By Jim Lundal The Marvel refrigerator can be used with a block of ice or 110V AC. We have owned 2 trailers, a 1953 Terry and a 1958 Kenskill, and both have original Marvel refrigerators. Also, both have a common issue with the seal around the main door. The seal covers the gap between the door and the cold box. This “seal” is not the door gasket but a transition around the refrigerator opening. In both our units the seal was brittle and began chipping away. I am not sure if the original seal is hard/brittle originally, or over time and the years it becomes brittle. The seal begins chipping off when bumped or cleaned. Pieces are seen laying on the box bottom. If you have refridgerator like this Marvel you probably have experienced the issue with the brittle seal around the inside of the door. Here is a fix you can do with parts from the hardware store .

Initial searching for a replacement seal failed to locate anything with a “rib” on the back (used to insert into the gap) and have a wide width to cover the previous seal area. The seal needs to adhere and remain covering the gap when the door is opened. The product we found (at Orchard Hardware) is a Door Sweep and is seen in the adjacent photos. The rear surface has two strips of double back adhesive tape. Each strip of double-back tape has a layer of protective tape for handling and cutting the length needed. Measure the length needed on the fridge and cut with a utility knife. Check that the length cut fits the fridge before removing the protective layer. Remove the green protective layer and align the seal edge with the fridge front as seen in the picture. Press the sticky surface to the fridge and then remove the remaining protective layer on the adhesive strip and press to adhere the seal.

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An alternative is to remove both strips of protective layers and install the seal in the fridge aligning the front edge first while holding the inner edge off the surface. Once the front edge is positioned correctly the inner edge can be pressed down. *Note the orientation of the seal in the adjacent figure. The raised area is inside the fridge. www.vintagecampertrailers.com

1960 Comet Bill and I met and we found we had a mutual love for vintage travel trailers By Trena Beckmann

Here on the high plains of Texas, we love finding the VCT magazine in the mailbox. The excitement of finding a hidden treasure. The restorations. The love stories of old trailers and their owners and the trails they make together. It’s all just wonderful. I guess we love it the way we do, because we are a part of it all as well.

In November of 2014, Bill and I met and we found we had a mutual love for vintage travel trailers. I had joined Sisters on the Fly in July 2014 and special ordered a 2015 RPOD of which I had just received when we met. He shared his 1960 Comet with me right a way, but it was hard to see all of her as she was buried in the back of the shop behind cars and

1960 Comet trailer and her tow vehicle, a 1960 Edsel Ranger. 30

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car parts. After returning from the International Edsel meet in Detroit and touring the Vintage Trailer Museum in Elkhart, Indiana in July 2017, Bill dug her out and the restoration commenced. Her maiden voyage was to a SOTF event. Unlike my RPOD (which I love), she is missing all the bells and whistles. What she lacks there, she makes up for in simplicity. Park her, unload a lawn chair or two and have a cold drink. Eventually, June will be towed by a 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon(9 passenger). Her name is Loretta. She is up next on the restoration list.

Owner: Bill Blasingame Owners Misses: Trena Beckmann Hometown: Amarillo, TX Our favorite event: Sister Mister event with Sisters on the Fly. Our favorite campground: State Park in Blanco, Texas.

Bill did all of the work himself, which included polishing all of the aluminum. He took every window apart and polished each piece. I did help him a bit along the way, mostly with the skin. We had all new cushions made. I painted the interior and made all of the curtains.

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'58 Oasis Janet's collection includes a 1967 Kit, 1964 Thunderbird, 1967 1400 Shasta and a 1970 Shasta

You are never too old to start a new hobby according to Janet Mekech from Springfield, Oregon. While taking care of her in-laws, one wheelchair bound and one with Alzheimers, Janet found a few hours of respite each week to work on her vintage Oasis trailer. It was her time to create and make something beautiful. Janet loves to get her hands dirty and was not afraid to jump in and get to work on her Oasis. It took her two year to complete with a little help

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Janet's favorite rally is the "Rally on the River" in Brownsville, Oregon. Hosted by Wade Long, Janet says "It is by far the most fun!"

from her husband and friends. The skin was removed and Janet’s friend replaced all the rotten wood. Her husband, a retired electrician, kindly rewired and plumbed the trailer. What looks to be wallpaper is really paint with a bit of added glitter. After visiting a local farm that was salvaging wood, Janet decided to use a slab of black walnut for her countertop. 10 layers of spar urethane later, Janet was happy with how it looked and her countertop was complete. The flooring is a concrete rock attached to sheeting. Janet said it wasn’t hard to install but it was very messy. Because of the rounded corners in the Oasis, she had to tear the sheeting apart to make it fit the corners. On the exterior, Janet had Ed Hubbs airbrush a wildlife scene along the lines of the original Oasis paint scheme. Vintage trailers are just giant doll houses for Janet to restore and decorate. Janet will tell you that one of her trailers is never finished until it makes her smile. More photos next page www.vintagecampertrailers.com

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additional bed. The original fell woefully short of this. I rebuilt the dinette boxes, but we kept the original springy dinette bench seats. We are in the process of recovering those.

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Speaking of beds, I rebuilt the gaucho bed in the back and bought a new futon mattress for it. No one needs to sleep on a mattress from 1964 in the name of authenticity. The lamps are original; one is red and the other amber. We replaced the electrical box on the exterior. The propane hurricane lamp is also original and functions perfectly. It was certainly interesting

At Heffrons.com we love receiving testimonials from our customers. But sometimes they become more than just a positive review, they become a story. Everyone who owns a vintage trailer has a story. The journey can sometimes be difficult, and there are many lessons learned along the way. However, once the project is completed, the reward for their hard work is that much sweeter. Heffrons recently received a testimonial from a customer named Kathryn who recently purchased a 1964 Shasta Airflyte which she named “Kitty”. You could tell from her writing she couldn’t be more proud of her work and Kathryn was kind enough to walk us through the transformation.

Initial Purchase

We thought it was in pretty good shape until we got it home and really looked closely. She has great bones and a solid foundation, but really needed some interior work. Previous owners had put plywood over the original walls and painted the cabinetry. We ripped out the front and back walls, replaced it with some nice wood that would bend to fit the curvature, and shellacked them an amber color. We repainted the cabinets since they were already painted, choosing a subtle color scheme. When we bought the trailer it was blue and red. We chose pale yellow and a light turquoise that matched the stove and ice box and added red accents like curtains.

Kitchen Remodel

I totally rebuilt the kitchen counter using half inch plywood along with the retro boomerang laminate, and metal banding from Heffrons. I replaced the sink, kept the original faucet, and replaced the pump faucet myself. I built the dinette table using the same materials as the counter, making it big enough to drop down in between the dinette benches to serve as an 36

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lighting that for the first time! I did update the propane tank, regulator, and hose, which connected seamlessly to the existing copper fittings. That was a nice surprise. We replaced the flooring as well. That part was easy. The outside will be repainted over the winter but is in decent shape now. The remodel up to this point took about 2 months. It was not a "frame up" restoration but was moderately extensive.

Final Thoughts

We stick within a two hour radius of home with her, mainly because of time restrictions. She is certainly road worthy to go farther though. She garners attention wherever we go. People, both young and vintage themselves, love to see her and reminisce about vintage campers. Our very first outing brought an absolute deluge of rain all weekend, but she leaked not a drop of water. The jalousie windows kept the rain out even while open, due to the nature of their design.

It was great sitting inside at the dinette playing cards and games and drinking wine while it poured outside. I have owned an expensive, large, obnoxious 40 foot diesel pusher, and I have tent camped. This is absolutely my favorite way to camp. She is light and easy, with no mechanical parts to break down. We are fully set

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Every photo Heffrons receives from customers is unique because a little part of the customer can be found through their hard work and vision. No matter the project, big or small, we hope this story gives you inspiration of what is possible

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We do our best to confirm all events before press but plans do change. Make sure and call to confirm. Many times rallies have an open house on Saturday to view the trailers. Call to confirm the rally is open to the public if not stated. Listing your rally on this calendar is FREE, just let us know in advance. We also offer cheap display ad rates for rallies if you want your event to stand out. Paid ads include a listing on our website and Facebook page events calendar. September 4-10, 2018 Lynden, WA Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally. NW Washington Fair & Event Center 1775 Front St Lynden, Washington 98264. 18th Annual Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally. Washington State's Largest Annual Vintage Trailer Rally This is field camping with no assigned spots. You pay and register upon arrival. Open House Saturday, September 8, 2018 12-4:00pm. René Perret DownRiver11@yahoo.com, 360-431-7311 September 6-9, 2018 Dolores, CO 4 Corners Vintage Trailer Campout.The Views RV Park, 24990 Co. RD. 184, Dolores, CO. 81323. A no frills, no fee, just for fun campout in the beautiful 4 Corners. TNo competition, no awards, only fellowship around the campfire. Full hook-ups with sparkling clean bathrooms. Make reservations with The Views RV Park on their website or call them at (970)749-6489. Open House: Saturday afternoon. Classic Campers of NM. Mark Camrud mjcamrud@yahoo. com (505) 360-0661. September 7-9, 2018 Grass Valley, CA 19th Annual Cruisin' the Pines Car Show, Nevada County, CA. Presented by the Roamin' Angels and open to 1972 and older vehicles, including VINTAGE CAMPER TRAILERS and classic boats. for more info www.roaminangels.com or call Wally, 530913-2933. September 7-9, 2018 Winthrop, WA Wheel into Winthrop. 316 Castle Avenue. Vintage Trailer Enthusiast Extravaganza! A laid back gathering for folks who own vintage

September 13-16, 2018 Thermopolis, WY 2nd Annual Vintage trailer Rally at the Fountain of Youth Hot Springs, and RV park, at 250, Highway 20, just north of Thermopolis, Wyoming. The springs are great, and so are the vintage trailers! Our event will include a pot luck, on Friday, and Saturday evening. Bring a table to sell your vintage goodies. Per night trailer rent is 38.50, thats with tax included. It includes access to the springs. $20 dollar rally fee. Call Kristina and Dave at the park to make reservations (307) 8643265, or your host Russell @ 307-250-0911

trailers. A great time to make new friends, show off your RV and Oooh and Ah over other folks' vintage RV's, Tractors, Motorcycles, Bicycles and collectible Automobiles. Auto Show including vintage Semis, Motorcycles, Tractors one block down & Parade of 120ish autos that come through our Campground on Saturday the 8th. Open House Saturday from approx 11-2 only if you wish to join. Anna Kominak pinenearpark@gmail.com 509-341-4062 September 7- 10, 2018 Red River, NM FAC @ Road Runner Resort. Friendly Average Campers are heading south to New Mexico Please call the resort to secure a reservationand mention FAC. A vintage trailer is NOT required. Road Runner RV Resort, PO Box 588, Red River, NM 87558, http://www.roadrunnerrv.info, 575-754-2286

September 13-16, 2018 Logan, Ohio Hocking Hills Gathering. Old Man's Cave Campground, 19852 State Rt. 664, Logan, Ohio 42138. Join us for a relaxing weekend on the banks of the Kentucky River. This is a gathering, so there is no open house. There will be a Meet and Greet on Friday evening, and a Pot Luck on Saturday. Book directly with the campground: 740-385-6842..Go to the Southern Vintage Trailer Friends website for more information: southernvintagetrailers.com No Open House Lisa & Dave info@southernvintagetrailers.com 740-3856842 September 14-16, 2018 Newport, OR South Beach Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailer Rally at South Beach State Park. Open House, Potlucks & more. Coastal location where the Yaquina Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Priscilla LeWallen: lewallenw@msn. com phone 503-831-1268. Ashley Morrison-Roberts Morrison.ashley1@gmail.com 503-522-6179 Watch for upcoming info at ROVT.org listed under “events”.

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September 14-15, 2018 Kaysville, UT TCT rally at the Cherry Hill water park. Non members with vintage trailers are welcomed. Elevated fire pits are OK. All trailers must be gone by check out due to Halloween village starts setup. Open House is Sat.9 am to 6 pm. A BBQ dinner is planned for Sat. pre-evening. I'm trying for $10 per person,cash. Call Cherry Hill at 1-801-4515379 from 4--to 6 pm, (winter hrs).Be sure to be put in the vintage grouping. For rally site info. go to cherryhills.com. Early arrivals are OK. Orbie @435-730-3840 or wattmungall@gmail.com. September 14-16, 2018 South Lake Tahoe, CA 1001 Heavenly Village Way, Cool September Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. you can enter to WIN a deluxe glamping package that features a 1954 Chevrolet Deluxe pickup and a vintage canned ham trailer. See the combo package at the show! Raffle tickets for this fundraiser are $10 each or 17 for $100. They are also available online at www.goodsamsaferide.com

September 20-23, 2018 Montello, WI Midwest Vintage Trailer Rally. 555 Lake Avenue. 18th annual. All vintage makes and models welcome! Show-Shine open house. Lawn chair drive in. And much more! Open House. Sept. 22, 2018. 11am-3pm Canned good donation for parking.Kimberly Steiner n2vintage@hotmail.com (309) 264-0760

September 15th, 2018 Merlin, OR Rat Rod Rukkus. 2400 Pleasant Valley Rd. This is the 11th year for custom antique and classic vehicles and vintage travel trailers alike. There are vendors, and live music and free live welding instructions, even a pin up and beard contest. Awesome trophies too. Darryl Jackson djspace40@live.com (541) 450-4429

September 20-23, 2018 Nancy, KY Somernites Cruise and Pulaski Co Park are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Campin' the Cumberland Vintage Camper Rally. 1200 Hwy 3189, Nancy, Ky 42544. The cost of the “Campin’ the Cumberland” Vintage Camper rally is $60 total (3 nights) and that includes an event decal. Event t-shirt's will be available. Keith Floyd kfloyd@somernitescruise.com or 606-872-2277 September 22, 2018 Buellton, CA We will be at the Flying Flags RV Resort with the 1955 Spartan Mid-Century Mobile Museum. Come by and say hello. 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday.

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September 27-30, 2018 Plymouth, CA Trailerfest Vintage Trailer Rally - A WingDing of a Military Appreciation and 1940’s event. 49er Village, 18265 CA-49. 250 vintage trailers! Open House, open to the public, Saturday September 29th from 10 am until 2 pm. Military vehicles, classic cars and vintage motorcycles are invited to drive in to the event (between 9 am and 9:30 am) to be on display for open house. The camping rally is SOLD OUT! www.trailerfestrally.com (916) 572-8554 September 27–30, 2018 Southlake Tahoe, CA Lake Tahoe, California Vintage Trailer Gathering. Fallen Leaf Campground, a US Forest Service California campground, is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake; the south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. Standard tent and RV sites, just $35/night, or $17.50/nit if you have a Federal Senior Pass (age 62-older). The gathering is open to both Tin Can Tourist members and non-members alike. The RV and tent sites have paved parking aprons and each standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table. No power or water at these sites, this is upscale but dry camping. Coin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground. Reserve your campsite through the on-line Recreation.gov website; go to: https://www.recreation.gov/ camping/fallen-leaf-campground/r/campsiteSearch. Tim Viall, tviall@msn.com, or call 209.969.3875. September 27- 30, 2018 Eagleville, MO Eagleville Vintage Camper/Glamper Rally FOUR. 22708 W. 182nd Street, Eagleville, MO 64442. Exactly half way between Kansas City, MO and Des Moines, IA on I-35.

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Great campground with fabulous owners! Great times with great friends!! Vintage Swap Meet, Dutch Oven Classes, Open House, Community Campfires, Potluck...It's the place to swap stories and meet up with your new best friends!! For Questions and RALLY reservations, contact Lisa Smith at ebm@grm.net or 660-868-0933. For CAMPING reservations, contact Eagle Ridge Campground directly at 660-867-5518. It gets bigger and better every year!! Open House Saturday Noon to 3:00 pm Lisa Smith ebm@ grm.net 660-8680933 September 2830, 2018 Crossville, TN Cumberland Fall Vintage RV Rally. 3609 Peavine Firetower Rd. Open House. Rickey King Randyking104@yahoo.com 931-4094982 October 5-7, 2018 Pagosa Springs, CO FAC - Autumn Splendor Gathering at The Bruce Spruce Ranch. We are heading to the beautiful San Juan Mountains and the Bruce Spruce Ranch to see the changing fall colors. The Bruce Spruce Ranch is a one of

a kind RV resort. Full hookups in a rustic setting with unmatched views. Please call to secure your reservation. Be sure to mention FAC. A vintage trailer is NOT required. Bruce Spruce Ranch, 231 W. Ford Rd., 81147, www.brucespruceranch.com, 970264-5374 October 5-6, 2018 Biloxi, MS George E. Ohr Art & Beer Festival Camp-

er Rally. 386 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530. Art, Community, Food, and Vintage! Join the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for Cruisin’ the Coast! We will be presenting a two-day vintage camper rally along side the 2018 George Ohr Fest. Festivities will include great local food, bonfires, a community art project, art vendors, local craft beer and micro-brews, and of course, a great spot to take in the views. $75 Fee *Dry Camping Only, No Hook-ups* 228-374-5547 www. georgeohr.org/ Open House, Participation Optional. Christina Broome info@georgeohr.org (228) 374-5547 October 5-7 2018 Palisades, CO Colorado Western Slope Vintage Trailer Rally. 987 North River Road. The greatest concentration of wineries in the state. Campground is in the heart of wine country. It’s just a short drive to the Colorado national monument, Meet and greet Fri. Pot luck Sat. Morning coffee. Host Glenda Heath 970314-0503 Make your reservations at Base Camp Rv resort 970-462-9712 Give the resort notice your attending the rally to get discount No Open House. Glenda Heath. glendathegoodwitch15@gmail.com, 970314-0503 October 11-14, 2018 Columbia, MO Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground. 5170 N Oakland Gravel Road. Monster Mash themed Vintage Trailer Rally at our campground. Oktoberfest Food & Beer fun, monster themed activities, live music, a Vintage Trailer open house, and more! cottonwoodsrvpark@gmail.com www.cottonwoodsrvpark.com (573) 474-2747 October 19-21, 2018 Malibu, CA Ahoy mates! Grab your pirate hats and join us for the 3rd Annual Malibu Vintage Trailer Rally! Pirate themed rally open to all vintage style trailers (no open house). Located on a beautiful hillside overlooking the Pacific! Stay in comfort with clean bathrooms and heated showers; conveniently located near area restaurants and shops. Find our group page on Facebook! Email Rally Host Alex at MalibuVTR@gmail.com for rally updates and additional information; Alex 818-2989842. Limited space available! Reserve your site 310-456-6052. Malibu Beach RV Park; 25801 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA October 4-13, 2019 Fontana, CA 67th Annual California RV Show. 9300 Cherry Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 RVIA annual RV show featuring brand new 2020 RV models coming directly from the RV factories. Largest RV show in the West! Open daily 10 am - 6pm. Tom Gaither

tgaither@rvia.org. (951) 567-3608. Come out and see the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazines 1955 Spartan Manor Mid-Century Mobile Museum of vintage camping gear! We will have our books, tee shirts, hats and of course back issues of the magazine with us! October 11-14, 2018 Newland, NC Fall Foliage Gathering. Linville Falls Trailer Lodge and Campground, 717 Gurney Franklin Road, Newland, NC 28657. A perfect time to enjoy the fall leaf season in the mountains. Located just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Reservations can be made directly with the campground. Please tell them you are with the Southern Vintage Trailer Friends group. This is a gathering with a Pot Luck on Saturday morning. www.southernvintagetrailers. com No Open House. Kimberly Price Hoke info@southernvintagetrailers.com.828-7652681 October 26-28, 2018 Santa Barbara, CA Ocean Mesa Halloween Vintage Trailer Mash. 100 El Capitan Terrace Lane. 5th Annual Halloween Vintage Trailer Mash at Ocean Mesa RV Resort. Come join us for spooky family fun , decorate your vintage trailer for Halloween, Pumpkin carving contest, Trailer trick or treating , costume party Saturday night .$86.25 a night , (805) 879-5751. Open House. Joe Messina Henrysamocean@hotmail. com (504)8587376

Meet and Greet on Friday night, and a Pot Luck and trick-or-treating on Saturday night. www.southernvintagetrailers.com No Open House. Randy & Vickie Allen info@southernvintagetrailers.com 1-800-250-8611 November 1-4, 2018 Lake Havasu City, AZ Havasu Round Up, At the Rodeo Ground. Sara Park, 7260 Sara Parkway. All vintage trailers come and join us fun camp out, $10.00 per night camping fee, dry camping. Meet and greet Friday 6:00p.m. (in large building) Bring a hors d’oeuvre (snack) to share and your own beverage. (for campers) Showers and restrooms available. Pot luck Sat evening, 5:00pm (for campers). Wear your best Western Gear for the potluck, prize for the best outfit and a prize for the best or unusual decorated trailer,. Open House 10am-3pm Fri and Sat. jra@cnw. com, pay when you arrive, Cherri and Mike Aiken (928) 505-2730 November 2-4, 2018 Kernville, CA Rivernook RV. 14001 Sierra Way 760-3762705 Make reservations with the park directly. Tell them you are with the Vintage trailer group. Phil & Wendy at 951-520-3118.

October 26 - 29, 2018 Spencer, TN Halloween Spooktacular. Fall Creek Falls State Park, 10821 Park Road, Spencer, TN 38585 Join us for our SVTF Halloween Spooktacular gathering. Most folks decorate their trailers and themselves. Contact the campground directly for reservations, and be sure to tell them you are with the Southern Vintage Trailer Friends group. There will be a

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November 2-4, 2018 Jackson, CA Rancheria Rally. 11407 Dalton Road. Located at the beautiful Jackson Rancheria RV Park. Third annual Rancheria Rally. Join us for a fun weekend with friends who love the 'vintage' lifestyle. Come out before the weather turns cold and rainy. No Open House. Greg and Wendy Burns rancheriarally@yahoo.com 209-605-1305 November 7-11, 2018 Live Oak, FL Gathering of the Times 2018. 3076 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060. Join us on the banks of the beautiful Suwanee River for a vintage trailer rally to remember. Please visit our website, www.gatheringofthetimes.com, for more information. Open House. Pete Whitley pete_whitley@yahoo.com 678-3783725. (See ad below right) January 31 – February 3, 2019 Lake Havasu City, AZ State Park (WINDSOR BEACH-Over Flow Lot) 699 Lndon Bridge Rd. Limited spaces! Beautiful setting on the beach! First timers are always welcomed! No dues, no meetings. potluck on Sat. evening, coffee in the morning at the group area. Please reserve, pay when you arrive. Open house for the public, from 10am until 3pm on Friday and Saturday. (Park cost $3.00 per person to come into the park). Demonstrations on

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Dutch oven cooking and care for Dutch ovens Friday and Saturday afternoon. dry camping, there will be a plug in to plug in cell phones, etc. Power available for medical devices only. There are showers and restrooms. Cherri and Mike, hosts Call (928) 505-2730, or e-mail anytime jra@cnw.com February, 19-24, 2019 Brooksville, FL TCT Centennial Celebration. Sertoma Youth Ranch. March 7-10, 2019 Hollister, CA 4th Annual VCT Boot Camp at the Casa de Fruta RV Park. VCT Boot Camp is for the restorer of vintage camper trailers. Beginners are welcome! It is a combination of intensive classroom learning and demonstrations for those interested in acquiring new skills or sharpening your existing ones that are essential when restoring trailer. VCT Boot Camp is an opportunity to meet with industry pro’s that make their living in the hobby and are willing to share their methods with you. Get in on all the action, camaraderie and enjoyable learning experience centered around the vintage camper trailer hobby. You will have an opportunity to work closely with the experts as they answer all your questions and provide step-by-step instruction on trailer restorations. You will be a part of a network of fellow restorers! Not experi-

enced? No need to be, this event is for both novice and experienced restorers. We provide a comfortable environment to pick up the skills you will need to begin, complete, or restore your enthusiasm for your project. Thursday night we meet and greet over a Hawaiian themed BBQ dinner. Friday morning seminars begin and you can choose from several different seminar options based on what you would like to learn. Classes go on for two days and each one repeats so you can catch it later. Light breakfasts and lunch are provided on Friday and Saturday. The park has a nice restaurant, Chipotle style burrito bar, gift shops and more. Attendees from across the USA travel to this event. VCT Boot Camp will sell out. Do not wait too long to make your reservation. www.vctbootcamp.com, (916) 572-8554. March April 5-6 2019 Roswell, NM Tin Can Tourists turns 100 years in 2019 and centennial celebrations are being planned by all the regional chapters. The Southwest chapter will be hosting a UFO themed rally in Roswell, NM (aren’t UFO’s the ultimate tin can tourist??) April 5-6 2019. Camping is $25.00 per night, you will be placed on a waiting list, as we are full now. Contact Gail Leggett for registration: ggleggett@hotmail. com or Karen Campbell Karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com or 505-620-5276.

April 5-7, 2019 Folsom Lake, CA Oasis West 2019 Vintage Trailer MicroRally. 7755 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA 95630. Join us for the 4th annual Oasis West 2019 Vintage Trailer MicroRally. This intimate rally features 17 sites with full hookups, Friday night cocktails, Saturday morning hike, Private Trailer viewings, a Saturday night potluck / Vintage game night and a SundayPancake fest. Reservations start in October 2018. Trailer Tour Saturday at 2pm. Email ChristianSalmon@comcast.net for details. Chris Salmon 916-715-1258

May 2-5, 2019 Bull Shoals, AR 3rd Annual - Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally at Bull Shoals Dam Site Campground. Start your rally season in the scenic Ozarks! Bring your kayak: paddle the White River below Bull Shoals Dam for scenery or fly fishing, or above the dam, swim at the nearby beach or even paddle out for quiet time on Bull Shoals Lake. There’s also nearby hiking, the Gaston Visitor Center, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, mtn. bike trails plus local flea markets and antique shopping. Saturday Open House 12-2 and light snacks at

the Saturday campfire, otherwise it’s all up to you. 35 campsites w full hookups, 30 or 50 amp electric, back-in and drive-through campsites. Plenty of shade. Wi Fi and firewood available. No rally fee, campground $22 - $25 per night. Call the campground directly to reserve a spot. 870-405-9619. A TCT event. GPS Target: 1616 Bull Shoals Dam Site Blvd. May 9-12, 2019 Chula Vista, CA Sixth Annual Cindy Ross' Vintage Trailer Rally Chula Vista RV Park & Marina 60

April 25-28, 2019 Hemet, CA Gear up your Woodies and VW Buses and get ready to cruise back in time to SoCal in the ’60s at Golden Village Palms’ 5th Annual “Surfin’ USA” Pre-1985 Vintage Trailers, Campers & Classic Car Show. Sixties beach vibes never looked so good on some of the finest vintage trailers and campers, plus classic cars, motorcycles and trucks! On Saturday, pull on your best beach getup and tune in to a Beach Boys tribute band that will have crowds twisting to classic surf jams. Throughout the weekend, we’ll also have celebrity impersonators, vintage vendors, and more. goldenvillagepalms.com/vintage 866-468-9033 May 2-5, 2019 Red Bluff, CA Durango RV Resort. You can even schedule a massage at this park! Thursday, Poolside Tiki Welcome Reception in the Main Lodge area. Potluck appetizers and aperitifs. Bring some of either one to share. There is usually enough food to call this dinner! Tiki torches, fireplaces and fire pits will set the mood for the evening. Appropriate dress required. (Whatever you want to wear is appropriate.) Throw on a Hawaiian shirt to add to the atmosphere. Friday, Noon - Bingo, prizes! 7 pm to 9 pm - Evening Open House (for campers only, not open to the public) and the Glampolicious contest. The Glampolicious contest has nothing to do with your trailer. Any vintage trailer or RV at Glamperfest can compete. First prize is a weekend escape for two to Napa, CA. Saturday, Breakfast at the River Room Terrace. Coffee, pastries, oatmeal bar, fruit, cottage cheese. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Open House, Vintage Market and Vintage Trailer Show, open to the public. No vehicle traffic through the park at this time please. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - AWP (All White Party) on the River Terrace. Dress in all white. (Jeans are acceptable since we are camping.) Wine tasting, local chocolates, olives and cheeses around the fire pit with some music. Group photo! www.glamperfest.com, (916)572-8554

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Sandpiper Way. Book early. Only 50 Sites available. $53.10 per night with minimum 2-nights required. Barbaarashields@aol. com or 951 672 2366 May 31-June 2, 2019 Grass Valley, CA Rally in the Pines. 11223 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley CA. Come join us for a great weekend in the pines. Bring your vintage trailer and family for a relaxing time. There will be a free to the public open house on Saturday from 10am-2pm, BBQ, a presentation about the local area, swap meet, and too much fun to mention! Open House Saturday from 10am-2pm. Liz Park Harpsrv@ hotmail.com 530-273-6271 ext 221

Down Cake. Saturday 8 am: Bacon Pancakes and Grits Breakfast. (Coffee ready by 7:30 am) 8:45 am: Bikers Pajamas and Leather Rumble. Pedal, push, pull or putt your way through the park with the gang. It's all for fun! Saturday Open House, 10 am to 2 pm, Traditional Hot Rods, Custom Classic Cars and Vintage Motorcycles are invited! (Tell your friends to drive in between 8 am to 9 am FREE coffee pancakes.) Participants must stay until 2 pm. Saturday Night 6 pm to 9 pm: Refreshments and Live Music by the Vintage Vandals! Dance Contest and prizes! Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating back to the early 1950s in the United States, especially the South. As a genre it blends the sound of Western musical styles such as country with that of rhythm and blues,leading to what is considered "classic" rock and roll. This event will sell out, get a spot today! www.trailerfestrally.com, (916) 572-8554

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June 13-16 2019 Olema, CA Olema by the sea. 10155 Hwy. 1 Olema,ca 94950. A small group of trailers enjoying the company of others. Thursday evening is fried turkey, Friday dinner is chowder cook off, Saturday is pancake breakfast, no host cocktail party followed by dinner. Sunday is pack up and see you at the next event. No Open House. Robin Gutierres kristinagutierres@sbcglobal.net (510) 604-3117

September 6-8, 2019 Winthrop, WA Wheel into Winthrop. 316 Castle Avenue. Vintage Trailer Enthusiast Extravaganza! A laid back Open House Saturday, June 8. 10 am to 2pm gathering for folks who own vintage trailers. A great time to make new friends, show off your June 6-9, 2019 RV and Oooh and Ah over other folks' vinHollister, CA tage RV's, Tractors, Motorcycles, Bicycles Rockabilly Rally. Casa De Fruta RV Park. and collectible Automobiles. There will be Thursday 6 pm: Kellie's Joint! Bring your an Auto Show including vintage Semis, Mofavorite beverage (and some to share) and/ torcycles, Parade of 120ish autos that come or a finger food. Rockabilly Fashion Show! through our Campground on Saturday the Prizes for Best Outfit. Men, Women, Cou- 8th. Join the Party! Open House Saturday ples. (Adults and Children) Friday 6 pm: Pot- from approx 11-2. Anna Kominak pinenearluck Dinner. We are providing the meat and park@gmail.com 509-341-4062 we are looking for help in preparing it. Can you grill, smoke or BBQ a quantity of chick- November 1 - 3, 2019 en, ribs, tri-tip or brisket? email us if you can Jackson, CA help. Everyone else can bring a Memphis Rancheria Rally. 11407 Dalton Road, 4th BBQ style side dish: Potato Salad, Greens, annual Rancheria Rally. Located at the Baked Beans, Red Beans and Rice, Corn on beautiful Jackson Rancheria RV Park. Join the Cob, Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw, us for a fun weekend with friends who love Shrimp and Grits, Twice baked potato (cas- the vintage lifestyle. A great 'end of year' ralserole?), Green Salad. Pecan Pie, Peach ly.No Open House. Greg and Wendy Burns cobbler, Bread Pudding, Pineapple Upside rancheriarally@yahoo.com 209-605-1305

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