Categories: Campers + RVs

6 Cool Ideas for Repurposed Vintage Trailers

Repurposed vintage trailers are a common sight these days. Their uses can be anything from food trucks, Airbnb’s, or just about anything imaginable. Today we are sharing 6 vintage trailers that have been given new life in inspiring ways!

Vintage Photo Booths

Photo booths have become a super popular way to add a little something extra to a birthday party, wedding, or bachelorette party. With different themes, you can dress them up or dress them down depending on the occasion. It’s also a new prop for photographers who have started to permanently set up vintage trailers to use for sessions.

Courtesy of the Snappy Camper WV

Courtesy of Ginger Snap Photo Camper

Airstream Hotels

Looking for someplace different to stay? Have a love for Airstreams? Then Airstream hotels are just the ticket. Whether you are looking for just a camping experience or something a little more exciting, you can find Airstream hotels set up all over the world. What better way to vacation?!

Courtesy of Dwell

Courtesy of The Travel

Beauty Shops

Beauty shops and spa services aren’t necessarily the first thing you think of when you imagine giving new life to a repurposed vintage trailer, but they are a great way to own your own space, have little overhead, and take your show on the road if the urge arises. Not only did we see beauty and barber shops during our search but nail salons, massage services and spas were also popular across the country.

Courtesy of Strada 2.0

Courtesy of Mobile Shop Depot

Mini Boutiques

If you have spent much time online, then you know that boutique clothing is hot right now. So why not take that love for cute clothes on the road? Pop-up mini boutiques are a great way to showcase your love for style and reach people that may not normally get to see your specialty line.

Courtesy of Thrifty Chic Mobile Boutique

Courtesy of Gypsy Farm Girl

Food/Drink Trailers

Food trucks have been around a long time, but transforming small trailers into cool food or drink venues are new to the scene. Whether its a specialty coffee shop, a bar for an event, or just some tasty treats, you can turn these cute little trailers into whatever your heart desires.

Courtesy of Tipsy Trailer

Courtesy of Roaming Hunger

Thinking Outside the Box

We found all kinds of other cool uses for repurposed vintage trailers online. Fabric shops, interior design services, and tea party set-ups just to name a few. The options are endless.

Courtesy of Kara’s Party Ideas

Courtesy of Sky’s the Limit Interior Design

As you can see these are not the trailers of days gone by, these repurposed vintage trailers have all been given new life and given their owners new purpose with fresh ideas of entrepreneurship to make their dreams come true instead of being left to rust away.

We hope you have enjoyed our cool finds as much as we have! We would love to hear about any awesome repurposed vintage trailers you might have seen on your travels, comment below and tell us all about it.

As always, thank you for reading Mobile Home Living.

Kim

Kim Alley is a writer here at Mobile Home Living and I am honored to have her join us! She has lived in a manufactured home for over 20 years and took on many remodeling and upgrade projects during that time. Kim has three kids, ages 17 to 25, and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and camping whenever she can.