How the Mobile Home Stigma Began

The early 1940’s was a challenging time for United States of America and trailers industry. Our country was headed to WWII and rations were put in place in order to produce the necessities needed for the war. The mass-produced trailer was still in its infancy – factories had just begun producing trailers in 1936 so there … Read more

Unique Vintage Motor Homes

Rolling Mobile Home

Mobile homes a great way to achieve the American dream of owning your own home. These unique vintage motorhomes are becoming popular because they allow people to living a more simple life and travel around the country. In a previous post, History of Mobile Homes, we spoke about the invention of mobile home design and innovation. Today, we are … Read more

A History of American Trailer Parks

Trailer park-the history of trailer parks

The history of the American trailer park is one of the most interesting aspects of our culture. History of the American Trailer Park The term ‘trailer’ is used to describe the original pulled camper concepts that came about in the first half of the 20th century. Job scarcity and housing shortages made these homes popular. … Read more

When Vintage Trailers Grew Up

the trailer grows up

The 1920’s and 30’s were the travel trailer’s Golden Age. They were the ultimate automobile fashion accessory and had yet to be labeled as a poor man’s refuge. The following article chronicles the innovations during the late 1930’s such as electric breaks and provides a glance into the wonderful world of travel trailers.   (Popular … Read more