Before and After Makeovers / Mobile Home Repair / Remodeling Ideas / Single Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Kim Alley
by Kim Alley · Published April 17, 2016 · Last modified February 22, 2026
We’re so proud to share another great DIY mobile home transformation! Judy and Michael Gutierrez wanted to be closer to their son and granddaughter in Santa Rosa, California. They found a 1968 International Newport Single Wide (12’ X 16’), with an...
by Crystal Adkins · Published February 17, 2016 · Last modified February 22, 2026
A Bi-Level Mobile Home is a favorite among vintage mobile home fans. Their great use of space and unique floor plans were ahead of their time. Stewart Bi-Level Mobile Home This restored Stewart Bi-Level Mobile Home is a beauty! Unfortunately, the park...
Single Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published December 15, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
This Pacemaker Tri-Level Mobile Home remodel is a perfect example of using a vintage mobile home as a base for small living. The condition of this 60-year-old home proves that American pride and workmanship was at its finest in the mid-1950’s...
by Crystal Adkins · Published November 27, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
The mobile home fan in your life is a very special person so they deserve very special vintage mobile home gifts. They appreciate the historical significance of mobile homes, trailers, and campers as well as the design aesthetics and the great memories shared in days-gone-by....
Campers and RVs / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published November 20, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
Restored vintage campers and travel trailers are all the rage! This 1953 Airfloat Navigator has everything a vintage camper should have: unique design, real wood interior, fantastic floor plan, and smart storage all built with materials that will last a lifetime, or three....
Single Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published November 18, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
California is known for its iconic mobile home parks such as Blue Skies and Malibu’s Paradise Cove. Luckily, there’s hundreds of similar parks scattered across the great state and inside each one are some beautiful manufactured homes of all shapes, sizes, and styles....
by Crystal Adkins · Published November 9, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
The original small home has always been, and will always be, a vintage mobile home. Design is a bit different, of course, but the overall concept of a ‘small home’ is the same: A fully equipped home within minimal square footage that can be...
by Crystal Adkins · Published October 28, 2015 · Last modified March 24, 2018
Truly awesome vintage trailers for sale are rare, especially those that have have been carefully restored to their original glory like this 1949 Palace Royale. About Palace Royale Trailers The Palace Corporation was a popular trailer builder in the 1940’s and 50’s. The company hailed out of Flint,...
Campers and RVs / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published August 20, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
If you’re a vintage mobile home fan these great vintage travel trailer campgrounds are perfect for you! You can rent your own vintage travel trailer for a night, a weekend, or a week! Get up close and personal with your favorite vintage trailer...
by Crystal Adkins · Published August 16, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
This 1953 Vagabond Trailer Model 31has been making a stir within the vintage mobile home groups for good reason, it is gorgeous! Vagabond Coach Manufacturing Company hailed from New Hudson, Michigan.They built homes that were considered the Cadillac of trailers and were known for...
by Crystal Adkins · Published May 6, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
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....
Decorating Ideas / Single Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published February 13, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
Oh man, this Spartan is SPECTACULAR! This vintage mobile home is owned by Jennie Porter and was featured at Tiny House Swoon. Jennie states: ..I found this old trailer at a yard sale, gutted it and my mom and I remodeled...
Buying and Selling / Decorating Ideas / Double Wides / Single Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published January 29, 2015 · Last modified February 22, 2026
Floor plans have an astounding effect on people’s lives. How we live and interact with our family is greatly impacted by a home’s layout. We need a home to meet our lifestyle and provide style and convenience. That is especially true when it comes to...
Decorating Ideas / Double Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published December 31, 2014 · Last modified February 22, 2026
Mid-century modern is one of today’s most popular decorating styles and for good reason, it’s beautiful and perfect for small spaces, especially smaller mobile homes. We’ll cover some great ideas for this decor and share a beautiful 1965 mobile home with...
Decorating Ideas / Single Wides / Vintage Trailers
by Crystal Adkins · Published December 12, 2014 · Last modified February 22, 2026
I’ve seen a few comments from vintage mobile home groups stating their displeasure when they see older mobile homes that are gutted and remodeled instead of restored back to their original state. Apparently, the ‘true connoisseurs’ thinks everyone should have the exact same...
More
