Category Vintage Mobile Homes

We’ve found a treasure trove of facts and ads for vintage mobile homes of 1953 in an old magazine. These vintage mobile homes of 1953 are awesome! I don’t know what it is about vintage mobile homes that appeal to…

Trailer Shows were popular events. A trade show gave you the opportunity to see all the current models of the year in one place and you were likely to see a celebrity or daredevil while visiting. It was a day…

The late 1950’s and early 1960’s was a successful time for mobile homes. Record sales were broken year after year, and waiting lists for buyers were a common occurrence. Related: Vintage Mobile Homes. There are several reasons why the manufacturers…

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…

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…

Mobile Homes of the Past is a little info-graphic I put together that highlights some styles of each era and lists quotes about the homes. I love to read about the history of mobile homes and I have much respect…

There were some truly unique mobile homes in the past. Some made sense. Some didn’t. Most unique mobile homes have one thing in common – they were created by dreamers trying to solve a problem and they may have worked had…

The Wanderer, perhaps one of the oldest mobile homes in existence, recently went through an extensive vintage mobile home restoration. It’s now proudly displayed at the Cotswolds Caravan Club. Related: The History of Mobile Homes. Dr. William Stables, a wealthy Scotsman, commissioned…