1953 Mobile Homes

1953 mobile homes. were so cool!

Here’s a video I put together with an alphabetized list of the most popular mobile home builders in 1953. The images were pulled from the 1953 Mobile Homes Yearbook published by the Trailer Coach Manufacturers Association. Enjoy!

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1953 Glider Mobile Home

The Glider’s new CaraCoach, called the Albatross had a lavatory, builtin cabinets, and a closet in the bathroom.

Here’s an advertisement for a 1953 Glider.

1953 Vagabond Advertisement

The 1953 Vagabond was 41′ long! Its iconic shape, with the curved rear, is gorgeous!

Like the Airstream and Spartan, the 1953 Vagabond had metal framing. It had higher ceilings than the prior years model than most 1953 mobile homes.

One of the most prominent features in the Vagabonds was their floor heating system.

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Crystal Adkins

I'm Crystal Adkins, the creator of Mobile Home Living, and I hope you've found the mobile home remodeling ideas, decorating inspiration, and repair help you've been searching for. Please consider letting me feature your remodels, room makeovers, DIY projects, and home improvement projects. There simply isn't enough inspiration available for mobile homeowners and I want to change that. Together, we can show the world that factory-built homes are as beautiful as any other at half the cost per square foot. Thank you!