July-August 2016 Volume: 5, Number: 4, Issue: 26
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Inside This Issue
Classy Classic pg. 10 Arnie’s is OPEN pg. 24 Articles Bedding Thread Count Facts Gas Pumps-Then and Now Pictorials Ocean Mesa Rally 1934 Silverdome 1971 Airstream - Classy Classic 1947 Alma-8 Months, 800 Hours 1957 DeVille - Keep it in the Family 1963 Silver Streak -”Lil Silva” Arnie’s Sporting Goods-Pick of Pismo 1946 Angules - Respecting a Survivor TCT 97th Winter Convention in Brooksville, FL 1955 Aljoa - Generations of Campers 1955 Boles Aero Ensenada Barn Find Newport Dunes Ride the Wild Surf Rally 1949 Home Built Stand-up Tear Drop
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USA Rally Calendar 41 On The Cover:
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Hal and Marilyn Thoms 1953 Aljoa
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Barn Find Boles pg. 32 Publisher Paul Lacitinola Editors Caroline Lacitinola Nancy Veal Contributors Richard Rajewski Justin Heim Ken & Meredith Jacobs Mary Groshong Steve Walser Lori Jones Karen Gehring Charon Henning Mike Breton Hal Thoms Alicia Dixon See page 40 for info about the Vintage Camper Trailers book.
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OCEAN MESA RALLY Photographs by Richard Rajewski
80 pre-1975 vintage trailers got together for the 5th Annual Ocean Mesa Vintage Trailerists’ Rally in Santa Barbara, CA in March 2016. The rally is hosted by Liz and Barry Marks and Denny and Stuebe Kennedy. Friday night was a cocktail Luau style reception and Photo Booth to get the party started. Saturday night was a Polynesian Style dinner. Campers “pot-lucked it” by bringing the side dishes, salads and desserts. This annual event sells out quick so make your reservations for next year early!
1961 Silver Streak Luxury Liner Eric and Jenny Crow
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Above Left: Nancy Keown 1958 DeVille Above: Friends get together for a Luau BBQ at this annual event.
1963 Aristocrat Lo Liner Jesse and Donna Moreno
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Night-time is my favorite time at a rally. You can see why in these incredible photos that Rick captured. If you have ever attempted night photography you will appreciate the effort Rick makes to get these shots and share them with the VCT Magazine.
At the Ocean Mesa Rally (Below) Gary & Debbie McComb create memories with friends around the campfire.
Where seldom if ever Their flickering campfires burn Home, home on the range Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard A discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day
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Owner: Dayton Taylor
This fully restored 1934 Silverdome 18’ trailer and convertible caddy were spotted at the annual rally in Hemet, CA at the Golden Village RV Resort. The trailer is fully self-contained with a shower, toilet and custom lighting. You can be in the middle of nowhere and still cook, enjoy a cold beverage, or turn on the whisper quiet A/C without turning
on a noisy generator. You can take a hot shower, watch TV, “spin some vinyl” and even turn on the fireplace (running on battery power.) With all of the fantastic amenities at this rally you may only be in the trailer to sleep after enjoying one o f several swimming pools, a car show or one of the three live bands! Join in the fun in 2017!
World Leaders in 1934
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1971 AIRSTREAM
Classy Classic Our story started two and half years ago when my wife and I, along with another couple, rented an Airstream Bambi. We fell in love with the idea of Glamping. Arriving back home, my friend went out and bought a new 23ft. Flying Cloud Airstream. I thought it would be more interesting to buy a classic Airstream that I could restore. I started looking on line for a 19701975, 25ft.-27ft. Airstream trailer. I had no luck finding anything for sale that fit my requirements. One afternoon I went to see my son in Ventura, CA and we started to look around to see if we could find my desired trailer. After driving through a few trailer parks I did not find anything that was suitable for restoration. I decided to head back to Los Angeles but because it was a very clear day, I said to my son “let us go to the cross.” If you know Ventura, CA you
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know that it is a great look out on the top of the mountain. I was driving on the small one way street on the back of the mountain when suddenly my son said, “Papa, Airstream!” We stopped, and there it was: two Airstreams, one a 1947 and one a 1971 sitting in a back yard, waiting to be restored. After I got the attention of the owner, I had to negotiate for over an hour for him to agree to sell the 1971 Airstream to me.
By Pierre Bogros
my wife and I decided on the layout, I began the removal of the original cabinets, kitchen, bathroom and floor. When the trailer was gutted I realized it was a huge project, and I did not have the time nor the knowledge to go any further. I contacted C & G Trailer Services in Bellflower, CA who specialize in Airstream restorations. Under my direction and supervision they started little by little to restore the beauty of this American icon. The process lasted almost ten months. My wife and I brought back Every Wednesday I would Artwork by Pierre the trailer to our home and go to the shop and see the that was the beginning of the remodel. progress. I had the privilege of finding I started to draw a scaled plan at 1 inch the best craftsmen in the hobby and per foot. (I am a professional Builder they helped me do even more with the and Designer of custom homes.) After customization of this project. Every
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Build Materials: - Solid Bamboo floor 5/8” thick - Kitchen and bathroom counter top : Granite from Italy (Blue Van Gogh extra) - Bedroom counter top : Zebra wood from Cameroon Africa - Walls are 3/4” plywood laminate both sides - The connection of the plywood walls and cabinets is done with a custom extrusion - The dining table is 1 1/2” x 5’ x 4’ solid maple - All recess lights are dimmable LED lights - Alpine CD/USB receiver with advanced blue-tooth CDE-54BT stereo system with 6 speakers; 2 in the dining, 2 in the bedroom, 2 outside; they can be on together or individually, with SiriusXM (satellite radio ) - Air conditioning is a Domestic Penguin 2 - Kitchen faucet is GROHE mixer with shower handle.* - Kitchen sink : 18” Steel Queen* - Range hood is BARALDI* - Cook-top oven is ATWOOD hight output* - Bathroom faucet is AMERICAN STANDARD - Toilet is DOMESTIC 310 series - Refrigerator is DOMESTIC RM 3962 - Solar panel 13”x55” with GO POWER solar controller GP-PWM-30 - Power converter INTELI Power 9100 - Furnace is ATWOOD hydro flame 8012-II series - Shower valve MOEN - Barbecue is CAMCO 5500 olympian - TVs are SAMSUNG series 4500, Bedroom :28” smart, Kitchen 24” - Upholstery is pleather custom made - Power jack VIP 3000 black - Awning By ZIP DEE - Mattress: queen 60”x80”x10” - Custom aluminum wheels - New axles - New shocks - New brakes - New tires - Custom hitch incorporated in the rear bumper to carry two bicycles - Outside shower - Stainless steel doors for water heater, outside shower, heater and range hood vent. - Solid chrome windows handles and brackets - Chrome windows frames. - Tambour doors on upper cabinets - Two OPTIMA batteries blue top - Wall custom mirror in the bathroom * The same type used in 2016 Airstreams
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detail was thought out: the connections of the cabinets’ panels, the attachments of the cabinets to the body with large metal brackets, recess lighting, the matching colors, even the acrylic shower to give the feeling of space and the oversized solid maple table. Everything in the trailer
BEFORE is custom, from the Italian granite on the kitchen counter top, the African zebra wood in the bedroom to the solid bamboo floor. I think the result is very classy.
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1947 Alma By Justin Heim
Eight Months and 800 Hours
I purchased the 1947 Alma in early Oct. 2014. I bought it from Dan at vintagecampers.com in Brazil, Indiana. She was pretty rough. Duct tape was plastered on the front corners holding it together. Blue paint was covering the entire camper, the exterior trim on the corners and Masonite separations was covered with a sticky roofing tape and then painted over. Mildew covered the walls on the interior and being a Masonite and not sealed correctly when it was originally built and the fact that it is almost 70 years old, the trailer waved at everything and everybody as you passed by it on the outside. However the best part of the trailer is that from what I could tell it was mostly all still there even the corn cob light
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by the front door, and the fact that it still existed is saying something. I live in Evansville, IN. It’s about a 5 hour drive when you are NOT pulling a camper that hasn’t seen a road in 40 years. The tires looked like they came off of a couple old farm trucks, log wagons, and anything else that had bald tires and needed the newest old tires they could find. Surprisingly, they were all holding air. We threw some temporary tow lights on her and off we went. My father-in-law made the trip with me so we could look at the other campers on Dan’s property. A mile down the road I already had a door swinging open. I thought to myself, “well this is going to be a long trip”. After filling up and tying the door back we made it all
I am proud to say that my hands were the only hands to work on this camper.
the way to downtown bumper to bumper traffic in Indianapolis before we had our next big problem. What we thought was someone else having a problem with there vehicle turned out to be us flat spotting a tire because a drum brake had locked up on the camper. I drug the camper down and exit ramp and out of traffic with the tire howling and smoking like crazy!!!. I thought for sure I blew the tire after dragging it 100 yds. After backing the camper up about 10 ft. It must have un-lodged the brakes that were blown apart in the drum because the wheel was free again. Besides the severe flat spot in the tire that shook the entire F250 pulling it, we were back on the road just trying to make it home with the camper in as few pieces as possible.
On the 5th day of Oct 2014, I backed the camper into the pole barn I was going to work on her in. On May 10th, 2015, after over 800 hours of work, she was 95% complete and ready to go camping. I am proud to say that my hands were the only hands to work on this camper. A buddy helped me for an hour or so the first day to tear off some Masonite siding. My wife helped me for a couple hours do some cleaning at one point. My mother in law made the curtains. And that is it. Everything was completed by myself. And the rest is history, I wish the walls could talk because the story I got from Dan’s family at vintagecampers.com was that the trailer traveled with the Circus back in the 40’s and 50’s and 60’s. Amazing it survived.
With new Masonite
With the original siding
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Facts About Bedding Thread Counts There is a LOT of misconception and confusion about what thread count is “best.” While many consumers believe “the higher the thread count, the better,” this is not necessarily true!
By Alicia Dixon, Director of Sales & Marketing, AB Lifestyles Thread count refers to how many threads are running horizontally (the warp) and vertically (the weft) in one square inch of fabric. To achieve a thread count of higher than 400, super fine threads are twisted together and then woven to create fabric. Over time, with use and laundering, these twisted threads can begin to break apart from each other. The result is thin places in your sheets because the fabric is not woven as tightly as it once was. For this reason, textile experts generally agree that single threads woven together result in better fabrics.
AB Lifestyles uses single pick, 100% cotton for the all cotton sheets we manufacture for our AB Lifestyles line. The cotton used in our sheets is Pima cotton, (sometimes called Supima) which is grown here in the US. The thread count of our cotton sheets is 300. We chose this fabric for our 100% cotton sheet sets because it is US grown, and it combines affordability, softness and durability. We have found this cotton produces an extremely nice quality sheet that has a soft, luxurious
feel, but is also durable and will hold up to daily use and many, many washings for several years. HOW you launder your sheets IS an important factor in how long they will last. We recommend washing them separately from other items – especially towels! You can learn more about proper care of your sheets in the “Tips and Tricks” section of AB Lifestyles website at www.ablifestyles.net And a digital copy of this article is available there as well!
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1957 DeVille
we should probably keep it in the family From Ken & Meredith Jacobs Our DeVille was purchased by my uncle in 1957. He bought it new and lived in it while working in Page, Arizona, as a highscaler on Glenn Canyon Dam. There was nothing in Page at that time but a large trailer park for the workers with a dining hall, showers/restrooms and lots of sand. He passed away several years back and my cousin had the trailer for a while. He asked me if I wanted it, and that we should probably keep it in the family. I’ve had the trailer for over 20 years and we have used it during that time. I’ve often sat at the dining table thinking about my uncle living in the DeVille. It was a place to hang his hat and sleep after a long day, maybe play a few hands of cards with a co-worker and, most likely, throw back a few adult beverages.
Highscalers in 1957 The trailer was generally in good shape, but needed some attention after all the years. This trailer reflects the typical canned ham style with all the regular features. The kitchen galley is on the opposite wall of the single entrance door. There is a three-burner gas stove and oven, an ice box and a sink. There is a wide front window and jalousie windows on the remaining sides. The woodwork in the interior is of quality birch paneling that gives an enduring look. Overhead lockers and cabinets provide sufficient space for a small family. Amazingly, given the size of the trailer, there is a lot of storage space. For the most part, our trailer is in its original condition, with the original sink, ice box, stove/oven, light fixtures,
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A large trailer park for the workers with a dining hall, showers, restrooms and lots of sand.
Glenn Canyon Dam Page, AZ
windows, awning and paneling. Due to water damage, we had the rear wood panel section replaced. At the same time we had all the windows re-screened and sealed, the bed pedestal repaired and a new mattress made, new flooring installed, the LP system upgraded, the electrical rewired and the water system re-plumbed. Finishing touches included installing a new outer skin and a new paint job keeping the original graphics. Even today our beautiful 1957 DeVille trailer attracts attention everywhere it goes. The trailer restoration work was done by Flyte Camp in Bend, Oregon.
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1963
Silver Streak Sabre 17’
From Bob and Mary Groshong- Elliott Photography by Steve Walser We named this trailer “Lil’ Silva” with a convenient rear kitchen and bathroom. It’s fully self-contained with toilet and shower. The trailer is very light weight at 2,250 lbs. My very favorite part of this trailer is the original Continental kit covering the spare tire plus that sparkling shine was what sold me on this trailer. We’ve made lots of improvements to “Lil’ Silva” in the 6 years we’ve owned her. We’ve installed a Zip Dee Awning, new propane refrigerator but used the aqua panel from the original on the front so it still matches the original aqua stove. We put in a tank less propane hot water heater, new propane Wave 3 heater, 12V Fantastic fan, beautiful custom cabinet work with dovetails and inlaid woods
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plus custom drawers. We have a side gaucho couch and we like to leave the front table booth made down and have included back cushions which all resembles a L shaped sectional. This arrangement will seat up to 7 people in this small space for conversation and cocktails! We are very comfortable in this small Silver Streak even while dry camping. We have two 12 volt batteries on the front tongue and have all LED lighting.
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Arnie’s SPORTING GOODS
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My Pick of Pismo By Paul Lacitinola Pismo Beach, Trailerfest and Buellton rallies are some of the larger events in California and attract a lot of recently restored vintage trailers. Collectors and restorers often debut their work at these events for all of the admirers and dreamers. This year at Pismo in May was no different. Droves of people came out for the “open house” just to see what others had either found or fixed-up. Over the years of attending these rallies I’ve become acquainted with Scott Berud of Bakersfield, CA, (pictured below). Scott is frequently at these events with his latest find; restored to preserve its past and immaculately appointed with period décor. Scott’s trailers and style always appeal to me and inspire my own projects. Scott out-did himself this year. Combining a 1952 Boles Aero Montecito with a collection of mid-century collectible camping, hunting and fishing gear, he created “Arnie’s Sporting Goods”. The result is a rolling collection of memorabilia displayed in a retail store setting
Scott Berud Vintage Trailer Artist Bakersfield, CA
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Shuffleboard anyone? Check out the court that runs the length of the trailer’s floor.
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reminiscent of how a sporting goods shop of the 1950’s may have looked. Inside and out this piece takes you back and includes such a variety of merchandise that you can get caught up admiring all of the items that you may have actually found in a sporting goods store when you were a kid. This trailer was a crowd favorite at the rally and surprisingly Scott had “Arnie’s” up for sale. It didn’t take long for a couple of collecContinued on page 29
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1946 Angules ...respect its survival by leaving as much as possible in original or mildly restored condition. wood, replaced the box spring and top mattress with new foam mattresses, and found and refurbished a 1947 propane bottle. In a preventive move the owner had added asphalt roofing and indeed the trailer doesn’t leak. The wheels with the original pin striping also have their original baby moon hubcaps. The water tank is copper and features a gas tank filler cover. The 1947 license plate is the original plate. Simplicity is the key. The top cabinets are held open with the little wood brace, and the counter-top above the stove is held above the stove by the tension of wedging it against the shelf above the stove. The entry door is held open by holding the door lever down under the little stopper on the body.
I became aware of this trailer while bargaining with the owner for his 1955 Nash Rambler station wagon. In the process he mentioned that he also had a trailer. When I asked where it was he said “Right behind that wall.” He then explained that the trailer was parked next to his house, where he later built an extra room on the other side of the trailer so that the door of the trailer and new room matched up. Then he roofed over both structures and added siding on the front. Thus this trailer had been in
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the house until it was removed in 2001. The plaque near the door identifies it as being made near Los Angeles in 1946 with the serial number 399. I later tracked the trailer down and made the deal to own it. The trailer has its original linoleum flooring, Masonite counter-tops, ice box, wood grained paper over Masonite ceiling, red squeezer cabinet latches, and two burner stove. I’ve had the couches recovered using the original springs, re-stained the
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My goal has been to preserve the integrity of the original builders, to clean and bring components back to functionality, and to respect its survival by leaving as much as possible in original or mildly restored condition. The aluminum skin has not been polished, the hubcaps are not going to be plated, the counter-top was repainted the original color, and the ice box has not been replaced with a refrigerator. Mike and Karen Breton Ozark Hills of Missouri
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tors to begin negotiations to buy this one-of-a-kind vintage trailer. David Neel, The Executive Director of the Murphy’s Auto Museum in Oxnard, CA (and the host of the Buellton Rally) was one of those interested in the trailer. He and Scott ultimately struck a deal and David was the new owner of Arnie’s Sporting Goods.
Scott transported the trailer to the Murphy’s Auto Museum where it will be the centerpiece for the “trailer town” that David is curating in the 30,000 square foot building that houses the museum. Since the trailer arrived at the museum it has remained “closed” prior to its debut at the Vintage Trailer Show on June 25th. This parking lot show attracts dozens of trailers to the museum and brings attention to the eight trailers that are always on display along with the variety of cars that can be toured by the public.
David Neel took over the museum just four years ago after the original owner saw the crowds that a trailer display (that David hosted) brought to the museum. The museum had been open since 2000 but the owner was ready to step aside and David was willing to step-up. David said that he is glad that Scott gave him a “good deal” on the trailer so that he could acquire it and share it in the museum where everyone can enjoy it.
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TCT 97th Winter Convention By Charon Henning The Tin Can Tourists 97th Winter convention took place once more on the beautiful grounds of the Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, FL, February 25th through the 28th. 117 trailers were on the grounds and registered by the time the pizza party got underway late Thursday afternoon. This was a record number for this gathering in modern times and it made for an amazing field of color, shine and glowing lights as night fell across the property. Initiation of new members took place Thursday evening, bringing nearly half of the attendees to the front of the pavilion for their Tin Canner education. This was the largest group of new members ever initiated at a Tin Can Tourists event, at around 85 strong, and is certainly evidence of the rapidly growing fascination with the history and culture surrounding these vehicles and their use. Hunt Jones’ “Got Gas?� lecture on Thursday evening was not about propane hookups for travel trailers as one might have thought. Rather, it presented an illustrated history of the filling station from the time of its creation alongside
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This was the largest group of new members ever initiated at a Tin Can Tourists event, at around 85 strong
America’s highways and byways to the modern, shiny convenience monoliths they have become today. Always thoroughly researched and professionally presented, Hunt’s talk was a stellar addition to the archives of his lecture series. Friday’s crock pot pot-luck brought more food together than even the largest crowd of members and initiates could consume. Later in the evening the Karen and Jimmy Band performed a high energy show of favorite country and southern rock until well into the night. Travel trailers and motor-homes of all makes and models were on display for the curious public during Saturday’s Open House, which drew several hundred visitors throughout the day. Some owners created museum style displays for their rigs, with decor
meticulously selected to match the era of the trailer. Saturday night festivities were rounded out with a performance by the Great Lazlo and Lady Riggy of the Schadenfreude Circus. The show, featuring fire eating, sword swallowing and the lifting of a full propane tank with a pair of industrial earrings, was not for the faint of heart. Canners seldom pass up the opportunity to witness something different and a splendid time was had by all. By the time most were hitched up and pulling off the lot, plans were already underway among many Canners to meet early the following year and spend time preparing for the festivities at the upcoming 98th Winter Convention. The setting at the Sertoma Youth Ranch is idyllic and pleasant and makes creating new memories with fellow Tin Canners a most wonderful way to spend a part of your winter.
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One Trailer, Generations of Campers
By Karen Gehring In March of 1955 my parents bought a brand new 16 foot Aljoa travel trailer for a then extravagant amount of $1,600.00. Mom was pregnant with my brother who was born in June that year. Our first camping trip was to Baron Flats in the San Bernardino Mountains, CA on Labor Day 1955. I was two years old. My mom must have been pretty brave to pack a trailer with three small children including a newborn and head out along with my dad for a camping weekend. But it was the start of a long love affair
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of camping for me and my family. We would take that little trailer out whenever there was a break from school, and every summer we would make the circuit from our home town Compton, CA to Tennessee to see mom’s family. Then on to Pittsburgh to see dad’s family. We saw many beautiful sights on the way. Dad was always one to try the unbeaten path to see what we could find, much to my mother’s chagrin.
In 1969 I met my future husband while we were juniors in high school. He did not get to camp much growing up but it was something he loved. When our first daughter was 18 months old, we borrowed the Aljoa from mom and dad along with their 1969 Chevy Impala and took our daughter camping up in Northern California. What a great time we had camping in that little trailer! And that little trip started many years of camping as second generation campers. Since we were avid water skiers, most of our camping was in tents since we pulled a boat. We didn’t think too much about the Aljoa until the fall of 2007. A friend of the family had used it as a guest house for many years but she was moving to Colorado to be with her daughter. I started wondering about the trailer. I didn’t have any of my childhood possessions and this would be the ultimate treasure. It took several months, but we took possession of the Aljoa in fall 2007 and began what would eventually become a two year project. The interior was in excellent original condition. We rubbed the beautiful birch interior with Howard’s Restorafinish which gave the wood new life and vibrancy. The old yellow Naugahyde dinette cushions remained sticky after many cleanings so we reupholstered those in a marine vinyl. We had the original Marvel fridge overhauled and I made new curtains and shades for the light sconces. We chromed a few pieces but that was it for inside restorations. The original Marmoleum floor was in excellent condition as well as the beautiful birch wood interior. The outside was a different story. I do not know how many hours it took us to completely strip off the many layers of latex paint. Then there were the hundred or so rusty screws that needed to be removed. After sending the windows to a polisher (Dave has since become very accomplished at polishing aluminum!), the trailer went to a friend of ours who did extensive body work and painted the trailer in the original colors of Gypsy Red and
India Ivory (which we found traces of under all that paint!). He used a single stage automotive paint that really pops. Dave added whitewall tires and the restoration was complete! This was in the fall of 2010. My mom and dad had a lot of fun watching the progress on the trailer as we brought it back. Dad’s health was failing and we were glad he was able to see the finished project. He was with us until 2012. Mom is now 93 and going strong. Although she is past camping in a trailer, she loves when we go out on an adventure. We keep her in the loop as to where we are and what we are doing. I love that she still gets to experience camping through us. All three of our kids have grown up camping and now take time to go with their own children. Our son recently acquired a 1978 Boles Aero and is starting new camping traditions with his family. We love camping in our beautiful piece of history! I have many happy memories of places visited and people seen. Being in our vintage trailer only makes it better! Oh if walls could talk! If I listen closely, I believe I can still hear my sister and I giggling at night on the dinette turned bed, and my brother making rude noises from his place in the rear bunk while mom is shushing us all and telling us to go to sleep.
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1955 Boles Aero Barn Find
The original Preway, 4 burner stove and oven work perfectly, as does the clock on the stove. The gasket in the Marvel fridge is as soft as the day it was put in. The fridge and little freezer work perfectly.
Yes, this was truly a barn find. This 24ft. Ensenada was sitting in the back of a huge barn on a wheat farm in eastern Oregon. It was discovered by the Jones’ son in 2011 as he was putting equipment away in the barn after a day of cutting wheat on a combine. He knew his folks enjoyed their teardrop and Lakewood 12 ft. “canned ham”, so he couldn’t wait to text a photo of this trailer to them. The Joneses got up there a few months later, made a deal with the owner (whose parents had bought it new) and after a month of preliminary clean up, tire and axle replacement, and clearing the barn to get it out, it headed to its new home in California.
As the years of mice poop and dirt were cleared off, the beauty of the interior shone through. Not one piece or part was missing or broken. The original curtains, venetian blinds, upholstery, knobs, gaskets, Bakelite handles, were all there. All of it! And even more amazingly, each and every item was in perfect condition, including the beautiful birch interior. No need to sand and refinish! No chips, dents, dings or cracks. The exterior was in good shape too. Just an afternoon with some of Vintage Trailer Supply’s plasticoat removal product and the old, yellowed peeling remainder hanging onto the exterior washed away.
The door to the trailer had not been opened since 1974 when it was last used. It was full of clothes, items from the last time it was used and about a million mice. Incredibly, the mice, having lots of wheat to eat, didn’t chew or destroy any parts of the trailer, but had gotten into every crevice they could and nested. Their entry was through the open sewer connection and the air duct under the trailer for the diesel furnace.
The windows and gaskets were still soft as were the darling plastic ruffled curtains over the porcelain bathroom sink. The 3 gallon flush toilet got new innards, the 200 pounds of galvanized (yes, you read that right) sewer pipes were replaced with lightweight ABS pipes, the old water heater was replaced with a new 5 gallon one and it was ready to show.
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The Duo-Therm diesel furnace (above) works perfectly, heating the interior in minutes with no smoke, no fumes, and no fuss or muss.
The original curtains, venetian blinds, upholstery, knobs, gaskets, Bakelite handles, were all there. The beauty of the interior shone through. Not one piece or part was missing or broken.
Owners: Mike & Lori Jones Sonora, CA
This is a “park model” so it has no holding tanks or fresh water tank. The 5 gallon water heater allows you to take a long shower and the darling “Lucy and Desi” twin beds are easy to make and maneuver around. The Jones’ live in the Boles Aero a month at a time in Palm Springs, CA during the winter and can’t get over all the storage and the great layout of the interior.
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Hal Thoms of Santa Ana, CA is a frequent contributor
to the VCT magazine and book. Hal is a professional photographer with over 25 years of photographing Porches. Many of his images are published in books and magazines on the classic European sports cars. Hal captured these classic cars and vintage trailers at the Newport Dunes Ride the Wild Surf Rally in California.
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HOME BUILT
Used to go camping from 1949 to 1951. This original Stand-Up “teardrop” was rolled in a garage, put on blocks and covered for 57 years. In 2008 Norman found an interesting trailer on Craigslist in Santa Maria, CA. After setting an appointment to look at the trailer, Norman told his wife he was on his way to get her a “new” trailer. It was a “new” trailer for Norman and Francoise but it was certainly not a “new” trailer. This trailer was a 1949 Stand Up teardrop. It was a home built trailer that had been used to go camping from 1949 to 1951. In 1951 the Stand Up was rolled in a garage, put on blocks and covered. It stayed in that exact location for 57 years. At 92 years old, the owner/builder was convinced that it was time to pass the little gem onto new owners. Norman happened to be the lucky one to be first in line for this original beauty. After purchasing the teardrop, making sure there was air in the tires and new grease in the bearings, Norman drove it back to his home in Sherman Oaks, CA on its original tires. (A 150 mile trip.) Norman later found out that those tires were made by the US Rubber Tire Co. in Norwalk, CT. That just happens to be where Norman was born. It was meant to be.
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This original Stand Up teardrop is an amazing time capsule. It still sports its original curtains and canvas. It opens like a clam shell and allows the occupants to stand while inside. It opens up to 6’8” tall, 6’4” wide and just 9’9” long. Inside has sleeping for two, an ice box, cabinets, a folding table for four an original cook stove and lanterns, and electric heat. There is even room for a porta-potty.
Norman and Francoise enjoy taking their “new” trailer to several rallies a year, sharing its history and originality with others.
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GAS PUMPS Then and Now
Shasta Service Station Circa 1950’s in Chico, CA Owners: Angelo and Ruby Lacitinola (The Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine publisher’s Grandparents.) AKA Nan and Pop.
A Moment in Time Retro Design sells vintage style gas pumps on our website, www.Heffrons.com. We have seen a growing number of requests for not only classic gas pumps but also custom made gas pumps that feature customers’ logos or designs. So, what makes gasoline pumps such a wanted collectible? Some suggest the color, the brand, the era, or all of the above. Since gas pumps are so unique in style, the real answer is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The Early Years Before driving was the primary form of transportation, the technology needed to pump gas was being developed. In 1885, the first kerosene pump was manufactured by Sylvanus
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Bowser of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The device was used more as a metal can that could be brought to your home to fuel stoves and lighting fixtures. As cars became more prevalent and travel was on the rise, the idea of pumps being used for automobiles began to grow. Bowser added a hose to his pump and eventually a nozzle. Store clerks would count the number of crank pumps made with the handle to figure out how many gallons of fuel had been pumped. The clerk would also look down the gas tank filler hole to see the height of the gas level in the car’s tank so that they would know when it was full. Due to the lack of accuracy, neither method was particularly liked by stores or customers. Something needed to change.
The Beginning of Change The demand for a more precise way to measure gas would eventually lead to the design of the visible gas pump. Some visible pumps could stand upwards to 10ft tall. Almost like a science beaker, the cylinders were marked by gallons making it easy for both the buyer and seller to see what was being pumped.
FUN FACT: Do you know how a gas pump knows when your tank is full? It’s because of a tube that runs back up into the fuel pump handle. As gas flows through the nozzle, a vacuum pressure causes air to be sucked up. Once the tank is full, the flow of air stops and the vacuum pressure begins to build. In the nozzle handle the pressure builds until it forces a lever that pops the handle trigger, shutting off the flow of gasoline. Wrapping Up Gas pumps became synonymous with America’s growth. During the 1930’s -1950’s, the glowing globe gas pumps popped up along roadsides across America. The now iconic signage reminds us of the past.
Gas Pumps Timeline: 1890 to 1900 primitive, hand pumps, no measurement device 1900 to 1910 primitive, hand pump, some with clockface 1910 to 1920 primitive, hand pumps, minimal color, some with clockface (possibly attached visible attachment) 1920 to 1930 primitive, hand pumps, some with color, some with clockface, some with glowing globe on top 1930 to 1940 art deco styled with color, some with both clockface and glass cylinders, glowing globe on top 1940 to 1950 square styling and color, electronic with clock face and cylinder, some with sight glass (smaller cylinder), still has glowing globe on top 1950 to 1960 box style only, glowing computerized measurement and price calculation
Originally used to suck kerosene from barrels at general stores, delivering the fluid to a customer’s portable metal can. The product would then be brought home to fuel stoves, lighting fixtures, and possibly a horseless carriage (if the customer was fortunate enough to afford one.) Heffron’s gas pumps are hand crafted, custom reproductions made to fit your needs. Each pump is full sized and built right here in the USA. Unlike gas pumps built years ago, our gas pumps provide a lot of great features that make them perfect for any den, garage, shop, or business. Features such as flat screen TV’s, display shelves, iPads, and beer taps can be added to your retro gas pump to make it just how you want it. For all of your gas pumps visit A Moment in Time Retro design today at our website: www.Heffrons.com or give our office a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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USA Rally Calendar We do our best to confirm all even 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. July 1 - 5, 2016. Marblemount, WA Sixth time event, invitation to Alpine RV Park 60751 State Route 20 A (360) 595-2611, Cost $15.00 a night for hook ups and $10.00 for no hook ups, dry camping. Park # (360) 873-9002 July 1 - 4, 2016 Brooks, OR ROVT sponsored All American Rally No reservations-room for everyone! all-american-rally.com July 15-17, 2016 Ontario, Canada Black Fly Swarm Rally Description: Weekend in Tobermory, ON. End of Ontario’s amazing Bruce Peninsula. econolinebvan@gmail.com 59 Corey Crescent, Tobermory, Ontario, Canada July 15th, 2016 Olympia, WA 2nd Annual South Sound Vintage Trailer Rally - Open to all vintage trailers pre-1975. Make state park reservations online at: http://parks.state.wa.us/223/Reservations. There are full hook up sites as well as wooded sites. No rally fees. Find us on Facebook at South Sound Trailer Rally. Rally hosts are Chris and Jennie McDonald, chrismcdonald0@gmail.com - 360-791-2038
MARCH 2-5, 2017 LODI, CA 3 Days of Classes Camp On-site Beginners Welcome! www.vintagecampertrailers.com
July 15-16, 2016 Washington Island, WI Vintage Vehicle and Camping Weekend. Washington Island Campground, https://www.facebook.com/ events/1600947003552930/ Friday and Saturday night bands. $70 for the weekend. Normal rates apply for the traditional campsites with full water and sewer. http://www. washingtonislandcampground.com/ July 21- 24, 2016 Newland, NC Southern Vintage Trailer Friends. Reservations can be made directly with the campground by calling (318) 645-4704 until April and (828)765-2681 during the season . Please tell them you are with the Southern Vintage Trailer group to insure a spot. www. linvillefalls.com There are cabins and tent sites available as well. July 22nd - 24th, 2016 LaVeta, CO I Love Lucy’s Get-Together: July 22nd - 24th @ I Love Lucy’s Place. http://www.ilovelucysplace.com/ 719-742-3252. The campground is booked, but there are other campgrounds in the area (do an Internet search).
July 28-31, 2016 Austin, MI 8th Annual TCT Vintage Camper Show Description: Details on registering lauricellapaintinginc@yahoo.com 1775 Port Austin Road, Port Austin, MI, July 28-31, 2016 Gatlinburg, TN Jingle in July Gathering - Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking contact 865-453-7903 or more information on the events tab at www. SouthernVintageTrailers.com July 29-31, 2016 Gettysburg, PA Granite Hill Vintage Camper Rally, 3340 Fairfield Rd. Do you own a vintage camper? Do you like the classic lines of vintage campers? Come this weekend and travel back in time to the early days of camping! Games, crafts, and more Friday and Saturday, then we will finish out the weekend of classics with LIVE entertainment featuring THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS! If you’re camping, the show is free! Open House Saturday July 30, 2016. Concert 7-10pm. Tickets required. Kirsten Wagner. kirsten@granitehillcampingresort.com, 717 - 642 - 8749
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August 4-7, 2016 Loudonville, Ohio On the Road Again, vintage camper rally (4th year ). Held at Toodik Campground, Loudonvile, Ohio 44842. (Amish Country ) reservations : camptoodik@gmail.com or call 877-886-7866. Rally hosts: Kiki and Vern, contact information, kiki.alexander3@ gmail.com or can follow on Facebook: Vintage Road Roamers. This campground area for the rally is private, full of shade trees, electric and water. There will be many activities planned. The rally fee is $25.00 per trailer. August 5-7, 2016 Felton, CA Trailers in the Trees Rally at Smithwoods Campground. Reservations made with the campground at (831) 335-4321. $20 rally fee. Hosted by Aunt Penny SOLD OUT-Waiting List. Aug 12-14, 2016 Big Bear Lake, CA The vintage car rally is coming to town and you should too. Bring your vintage trailer to the Lighthouse Resort. On Saturday morning coffee and donuts will be provided and in the afternoon enjoy a front row seat as hundreds of vintage cars swing on by the resort. $40/night, this rally is usually very popular
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and there is a waiting list so space is at a premium. Contact: Max Dobis or Lori Dobis @ (909) 866-9464 or email: lighthousemarina35@gmail.com August 10-14, 2016 Bend, OR J Bar J Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend, OR. The Bend Classic Vintage Trailer Rally will be held at the J Bar J Ranch just East of Bend, OR. Camping will be on a grassy field with the Cascade Front in full view. There is some water and110 electric but this is a ranch and not a trailer park. This is the same weekend as the HUGE Flashback Cruz car show in Bend. Proceeds will benefit the youth programs of the ranch. $50 registration includes camping. Dal Smilie (dalsmilie@aol.com) with questions. August 11-13, 2016 Oshkosh, WI The Shakedown, Experimental Aircraft Association grounds (EAA) Oshkosh, WI, http://www.symcoshakedown.com/ (See ad on this page) August 18-21, 2016 Naches, WA 2nd Annual Nile Valley Rally . Jim Sprick Park, Chinook Pass Washington 13680 State Route 410, Naches, Washington
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98937. Ben & Denise Santjer and Steve & Rita Babcock welcome you to Jim Sprick’s Community Park in Naches, WA. This is a “Spouses Welcome” rally, kids 12 and up. Fall asleep to the sound of the Naches river, wake up to the beautiful sunshine of the Yakima Valley! There are coin-op showers, flush toilets. No hook-ups. Camping fees will be charged PER TRAILER this year, not per person and are NON-REFUNDABLE. 3 nights- $75.00, 2 nights-$50.00. Search on facebook for “Nile Valley Rally”. Link to Register for Rally: https://sraacb.wufoo.com/ forms/m1rz6ya1fg76ne/ Open House: Saturday Aug 20, 2016. Rita Babcock sraacb@ gmail.com / 509 - 833 - 0755 August 19 - 21, 2016 Warrenton, OR We have blocked 48 sites at the Warrenton KOA for this rally. Janet Mossman and Jodi Johnson are co-hosting again. These sites are blocked out under the name of “ROVT North Coast Rally”. The phone number to the KOA is 503-861-2606. August 20-21, 2016 Ninety Six, SC The Upstate Discovery Tour. 97 Main St. Display your vintage camper in the Ninety Six Town Park (Saluda Street, Ninety Six, SC 29666). No fees. Free hook-up (limited
50 & 30 amp, multiple 110 outlets), water access and rest rooms. You may stay at the Park overnight for Fri, Sat and Sun, but very primitive setting. Must be willing to allow the public to see (inside access not required but preferred) your camper from 10am-4pm Saturday and 10am-2pm on Sunday. Free BBQ style dinner at the Park on Saturday night for all participants. Seewww.townofninetysixsc. com for additional attractions and information. Discover the Upstate of South Carolina. Jennifer Donlon Tourism96@nctv.com / 864 - 543 - 3396 August 27-28 Treasure Island, CA Treasure Island Meet & Greet V!! Overnight camping on Treasure Island!! Public Meet & Greet Saturday and Sunday (10 am- 3 PM). The Views!!! Gourmet Food Trucks!! TI Flea Market with hundreds of Kitschy vendors to explore!! People’s Choice Award!! Trailer Park King Trophy!! BYOA evening appetizer social!! Camping on an Island surrounded by the most beautiful bay: Bay Bridge, SF Skyline, Alcatraz, Golden Gate, and Historic Treasure Island!! Very Limited Spaces available. Please express your interest early as spaces fill up. The Kappadahls 925899-3599 or Supershady1@hotmail.com. August 25-28, 2016 Hiawassee, Ga 2016 Bald Mountain Vintage Trailer Rally, 751 Gander Gap Rd, Bald Mountain Campground is in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains and we have blocked off some prime sites right by the creek for a great rally. Hope you can make it! Open House TBD. Pete Whitley, pete_whitley@yahoo.com, 678-378-3725. August 25-28, 2016 Holly, MI Holly Retro Revival. details to follow toctate@yahoo.com. 14555 Dixie Hwy,
August 26th, 2016 Sunbury, PA Come join us for our first ever Vintage Camper Rally at Fantasy Island Campground. All vintage campers of every year, make and size are welcome for this thrilling throwback weekend. Lacie Wert ljwert@tiu11.org 717 247 - 0692 August 26th - 27th, 2016 Denver, CO FAC Exhibit at The Denver Modernism Show: http://denvermodernism.com/. We will have 12-15 vintage trailers on display. Tour the vintage trailers and visit with their owners! Tickets to the show must be purchased. September 2-5, 2016 Coleville, CA Camping by the Cliff, KOA President’s Award Campground. Labor Day weekvintage camping by the Cliff. Ten spots available, more if necessary. Pot Luck Saturday night, so bring your favorite to share. Restaurant available for breakfast and lunch. Full hookups, showers and bathrooms. 3 night min. for the group rate of $32.00 plus tax. www. meadowcliff.com, 530-495-2255 under the group name Wes & Diana 775-813-7960 September 3-5, 2016 Newport, WA Please join us for the 1st Annual “Rally at Camp Runamuck”! This will be field-style camping with power and water available to a limited number of spots. Rally is open to all vintage RV’s, teardrops, and trailers built in the spirit of vintage. Being held in conjunction with “Bob’s Car Show” . All proceeds from the rally and car show will go to “Shepherds for Lost Sheep”,www.shepherdsforlostsheepinc.org No reservations required, but knowing in advance who is coming will help. $20/night Doug and Teresa Johnson runamuckrally@hotmail.com 509-638-6117
September 2-6, 2016 Bloomsburg, PA Kampers near Knoebels XVI Come spend a weekend with us in Pennsylvania’s coal region. We will be camping at Indian Head Campground in Bloomsburg. The main event of the weekend will be a caravan to nearby Knoebels Amusement Resort. Knoebels is the largest free-admission and free-parking amusement park in Pennsylvania. The park offers over 45 rides, including the “Phoenix” and the “Twister,” two of America’s largest wooden roller coasters. lbstiles@verizon.net http://kampersnearknoebels.weebly.com/ September 4th, 2016 Willard, UT Tin Can Tourists is having the trailer show again in conjunction with the Willard car show. We will set up in the church parking lot just North of the car show located at W Center St. (half block west of highway 89 ) Hours are from 8 m to 4 pm. Afterwards we will head out to the Wal Mart parking lot in Perry(8 miles) for a Hobo over-niter. There are 6 restaurants within walking distance. Open to all. For any questions please text/ call Orbie Mungall @ 435-730-3840.
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September 9th - 11th, 2016 Winthrop, WA Wheel Into Winthrop & Vintage Wheels weekend after Labor Day. This is NOT a Tin Can Tourist event. Open to everyone with a vintage trailer. Vintage Trailer Enthusiast Extravaganza! A laid back gathering for folks who own vintage 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. On Saturday the 10th, you are welcome to show off your trailer as the public will be touring through the campground. Also, a parade of around 120 cars will come through the campground. Pine Near Campground, pinenearpark@gmail. com, 509-341-4062 September 9-11, 2016 Lynden, WA Mt. Baker Rally at the The Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center. 1775 Front St, Lynden, Washington 98264The official rally is the 9-11th (arrive as early as the 6th.) Power and water are available for most everyone. This is field camping no assigned spots. You pay and register upon arrival. Showers, restrooms and an RV dump station are on site. Cost for attending is $20 per night and one time rally fee of $15. Hosted by Brian and Melissa Morrow. September 9-11, 2016 Grass Valley, California 17th Annual Roamin Angel’s Cruisin’ the Pines Car Show. Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, G.V. Open to 1972 and older vehicles, Classic Camper Trailers and classic boats. www.roaminangels.com for more info. Wally Kronland. wkronland@gmail.com, 530 - 913 – 2933 September 15-18, 2016 Romulus, NY 9th Annual TCTNE Rally. Details coming soon. mooredesign02@hotmail.com 6096 NY-96A, Romulus, NY, 14541,
September 16th-18th, 2016 Honeyville, UT Crystal Hot Springs Great news! ($25.00 per day) the Activity charge will be the same for the pulled pork dinner and music. $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per children under 12. Swim and hot-pot rates will be $4.00. Booking with Adam or Kaylee ONLY. Watt (Orbie) Mungall 435-730-3840
September 22-25, 2016 Maggie Valley, NC Southern Vintage Trailer Friends 6th Annual Fall Into Vintage Rally Find the registration form for the rally at southernvintagetrailers. com Send in the registrations form and rally fees Once SVTF receives your form it will be forwarded to the campground for booking approval. The campground will
September 16-18, 2016 (Date Change) Big Bear Lake, CA Lighthouse Resort is having its first annual Oktoberfest trailer rally. Enjoy southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest at the convention center during the day and for a nightcap beer and wine will be provided in potluck fashion. Bring a German style dish to the party (brauts, knockwurst’s etc.), drink beer and feel free to get in the Oktoberfest spirit. All spots are $50/night contact: Max Dobis or Lori Dobis at (909)866-9464 or email: lighthousemarina35@gmail.com September 16-18, 2016 Petaluma, CA Meet Your Peeps Vintage Camper Trailer Rally. Call Petaluma KOA for reservations (707) 763-1492 Caravan In on Friday, Chili Cook-off Friday night, Open House on Saturday from 10-2, Cocktails Party and Ice Cream Bar on Saturday, and PJ Parade Sunday morning. Hosted by Aunt Penny. auntpenny06@yahoo.com September 23-25, 2016 Buellton, CA The 7th Annual Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash. Open to the first 175 vintage trailers or MoHo’s 1975 or older. David Neel, the wagonmaster, email. David@NeelLighting.com. On Facebook: “Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash.” David@neellighting.com
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contact you to choose your site and to place your camping deposit. You will not be able to book directly with the campground if you have not sent in your registration. September 22-25, 2016 Milford, MI Fall Gathering The total fee is $90.00 for one adult and $30.00 for additional adults and kids 10 years and older-includes Window Sign, Entertainment, Catered Meals, and Educational Seminars. tincantourists@ gmail.com 1700 General Motors Rd, Milford, MI, 48390, September 22-25, 2016 Logan, OH Hocking Hills Gathering - Hocking Hills KOA, Logan, OH (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking contact 800-562-0251 or more information on the events tab at www. SouthernVintageTrailers.com September 23-25, 2016 East Dummerston, VT Early Fall Vintage Camper Rally hosted by the Brattleboro North KOA Campground in East Dummerston, Vermont. We invite all vintage trailers, and motor homes for a great weekend, including a rate of 50% off the second day. We have great sites, cabins, and facilities. The weekend will include seminars, open house, pot luck supper and pancake breakfast. BOTH: CAMPER SITES WAIT LIST ONLY, CABINS AVAILABLE, FREE OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-4 PM September 24, 2016 Galt, CA Drive Down Memory Lane Car Show, 8899 Orr Rd, Galt, CA 95632. Galt Area Historical Society annual car show from 9 am-3 pm. Vehicles 1972 or older, including pickups, Muscle Cars, vintage campers and trailers, motorcycles, custom. Contact us for participation form. $20 registration fee. Swap meet also. Janis Barsetti Gray. ricjan@barsettivineyards.com, 209 - 747 – 3861
2, 2016 For more info or to register, please email Karen Jennings at christianvintagetrailerclub@gmail.com September 30 - October 2, 2016 Champoeg, OR ROVE 4th Annual Champoeg State Park Rally. Hosted by Ralph and Sherry Hall The rally for young at heart! Halloween theme. Make reservations through the park, and print and pay registration fee found on our forms page www.rovt.org, October 7th – 16th Pomona, CA Help Wanted. RVIA is looking for a vintage coordinator to help organize and recruit vintage attendees for our upcoming California RV Show. This is a very part time position that is fun, has lots of show benefits and provides a little dough $$$. If interested send an email to Tom Gaither at tgaither@rvia.org. October 7 - 10, 2016 Laconia, IN So. Harrison County Vintage Camper Rally. 8750 So. Harrison Park Dr. SE. 2nd annual rally at this beautifully quiet park in Southern Indiana. Rally open to all vintage trailers pre1980. Water & electricity at every site. $90 includes three nights camping, rally fees, optional planned events, and door prizes. Local attractions include historic towns with antique shops, a casino, a NASA event at the park observatory, and more. Open House 2 - 4pm on Saturday. Abby Kincaid-Bohn akinc4@gmail.com / 502 - 994 - 3832 October 7-9, 2016 Malibu, CA Ahoy mates! Grab your pirate hats and join us for the inaugural Malibu Vintage Trailer
Rally! Pirate themed activities, BYO cocktail welcome mixer at outdoor lanai, and more! Open to all vintage trailers pre-1975 (no open house). Located on a beautiful hillside overlooking the pacific, Malibu Beach RV Park offers full hookup ocean view sites $65/night. Stay in comfort with clean bathrooms and heated showers; conveniently located near area restaurants and shops. Reserve early, limited space available! Rally Host/Organizer Alex 818-298-9842, MalibuVTR@gmail.com. Reserve your site direct 310-456-6052. Malibu Beach RV Park; 25801 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265 October 13-16, 2016 Lodi, CA Trailerfest Rally 2016 “Christmas in the Trailer Park”. www.trailerfestrally.com. Open House Saturday 10 am to 2pm. Bring canned foods or new toys as a donation for admission. October 21 – 23, 2016 Hiawassee, Georgia Falluminum in North Georgia Blue Ridge Mtns. Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc. P.O. Box 444, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546, Phone: (706) 8964191. Vintage campers gather lakeside at this beautiful park. Our 12th year of this RALLY. Open to all. Open House Saturday 12 noon until? Alan David. alansdavid@gmail.com 404 - 729 – 4268. October 27-30, 2016 Crossville, TN Halloween Spooktacular Gathering - Falls Creek Falls State Park, Crossville, TN (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking contact 1-800-250-8611 or more information on the events tab at www.SouthernVintageTrailers. com
September 29th - Oct 2nd, 2016 Santo, TX Tin Can Tourists Texas Fall Rally, 13429 S. HWY 281 Santo , Texas 76472. I hope y’all can join for a great weekend, we will be having a restoration workshop this weekend, Lets share our experience and restore these vintage beauties. We will have a great weekend, meeting up with old friends and making new ones. I hope y’all can join us. Open house noon-3pm. teresa Baldwin teresabaldwin1515@gmail.com 254- 210 1498 September 30, - October 2, 2016 Newport Dunes, CA Christian Vintage Trailer Club “CVTC” Vintage Trailer Rally September 30 – October
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October 28-30, 2016 Santa Barbara, CA 3rd annual Halloween Vintage Trailer Mash. Ocean Mesa , 100 El Capitan terrace lane ,Santa Barbara ,CA.93117. 3rd annual Halloween Vintage Trailer Mash at Ocean Mesa RV resort in Santa Barbara ,Ca. Spooky Halloween trailer decoration contest ,Halloween costume party poolside Saturday night . Family fun for everyone .Oct. 28-30, sites are $76 a night . Call Ocean Mesa for reservations (866)410-5783 NO Open House. Joe Messina, Henrysamocean@hotmail.com or 504 858 - 7376 November 3 – 6, 2016 Lake Havasu City, AZ Join us at the Rodeo Grounds for a fun camp out, all vintage trailers welcomed, $10.00 per night camping fee. Meet and greet Friday November 4, 2016, 6:00p.m. (in large building) Bring a hors d’oeuvre (snack) to share and your own beverage. Showers and restrooms are available. Pot luck on Sat evening, 5:00pm. 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 from 10:00am until 3:00pm Friday and Saturday. Camping is $10.00 per night, jra@ cnw.com, please reserve, pay when you arrive, Cherri and Mike Aiken host (928) 5052730 (from June thru Sept. (360) 595-2611 November 4 - 6, 2016 Jackson, CA Rancheria Rally, 12222 New York Ranch Road. Come and join us for a fun weekend at Jackson Rancheria RV Park. This will be a gathering of friends to camp and enjoy our vintage trailers before the weather gets blustery. We have a few simple activities planned. No open house. Wendy and Greg Burns. rancheriarally@yahoo.com 209 - 605 - 1305
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November 12-15, 2016 Charleston, SC Join us for our 3rd Annual Gathering at the Festival of Lights celebration at James Island County Park near Charleston, SC. Detailed information can be found at www.SouthernVintageTrailers.com on the events tab.
March 9-12, 2017 Roebuck, SC Campin at Croft Gathering - Croft State Park, Roebuck, SC Lake Campground Loop (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking information on the events tab atwww.SouthernVintageTrailers.com
November 23-27, 2016 Waxhaw, NC Canned Turkey - SVTF Thanksgiving Gathering - Cane Creek Campground, Waxhaw, NC - (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking contact 704-843-3919 or more information on the events tab at www.SouthernVintageTrailers.com
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January 5-8, 2017 Cedar Key, FL Rocking in the New Year Gathering - Sunset Isle RV park, Cedar Key FL (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking contact 352-543-5375 or more information on the events tab at www.SouthernVintageTrailers. com March 3, 4 and 5th, 2017 BOOT CAMP 2017 Operation Restoration Lodi, CA We have Towerpark to ourselves for Boot Camp in 2017. 3 days this year, more classes, more information, more good times. Stay at a nearby hotel or in cabins or camp in your vintage (or not so vintage) trailer at the park. NO open house. Same price as last year. Put your deposit down now. Go to www.vintagecampertrailers.com March 16-19, 2017 Grant, AL Northern Alabama Gathering Honeycomb Campground, Grant, AL - (Southern Vintage Trailers Event) Booking contact 256582-9884 or more information on the events tab at www.SouthernVintageTrailers.com
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