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Entries from May 2008

UPCOMING RALLY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS

May 26th, 2008 · Comments Off

POST YOUR EVENT IN THE FORUM SECTION TOO.
This section is for upcoming events for all across the country. If you don’t see your event here, please post it in the forum category. If you send “artwork” (at 320 x240) we will post it on this page as well. For any questions, please contact Lisa at […]

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Tags: UPCOMING RALLY EVENTS

What’s This Space About?

May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

“Every Body’s Got One”… is for anyone who would like to share their “story” about their vintage camping experience. It might be as simple as a unique adventure to a beautiful location to a photo of some obscure family members take on what they consider classic camping. We welcome your submissions and look forward to seeing […]

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Tags: "Ever Body's Got One"-A Story

Forever Happy Camper

May 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off

We recently lost two of our vintage trailer folks and are going to use this space to celebrate their lives. We know that there are others that we don’t know about but would like to celebrate them too. Please contact Lisa at lisaarcher76@AOL.com and share your information with us.
The title of this space is what it is […]

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Tags: Forever Happy Campers-A Memorium

The Vintage Village

May 20th, 2008 · Comments Off

Have you ever been the first one at a gathering and the last one to leave? We setup and watch as each trailer comes in.  It’s wow, did you see that one? Hey, that’s so and so. And, while we’re watching, the campground fills up and the next time you look, the vintage village has become […]

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Tags: Editors Log

“America’s Best Coach”

May 20th, 2008 · Comments Off

 
In 1949 Rex Anderson left the trailer company for reasons unknown to us that he had started back in 1931 in Marshall, Michigan called Anderson Coach Company and started an entirely new trailer manufacturing firm in Bay City, Michigan called Anderson Industries.  Because the original company in Marshall used the name Anderson on their trailers, […]

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Tags: Old Manufacturers

“Vintage RV-Dinette Makeover”

May 16th, 2008 · Comments Off

A recent project called for a kitchen table make over.  The original wood grain laminate had become quite worn.  This trailer is being redone in a 50’s diner theme so after many internet searches and visits to cabinet shops it was decided to recover the original table with a retro “Boomerang” pattern from Formica Corporations […]

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Tags: DIY - Home Builds

Old Photos

May 15th, 2008 · Comments Off

Do you have a photograph of a camping trip in a trailer taken before color film? Send it to us. Tell us where it is, who is in it and if you know it, what kind of trailer. We are also looking for vintage photographs to share with everyone. Send them to lisaarcher76@aol.com.

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Ann’s Bio - Editor

May 15th, 2008 · Comments Off

I have three trailers, a Dalton, a Pacer and a SnoozeBox. I also have a husband and a grandson. I take my husband and my grandson in my trailers. I guess the trailers belong to all of us and my grandson has already decided which trailer he wants. He will take the SnoozeBox, thank you. […]

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Tags: Contributors

What is American Vintage RV?

May 15th, 2008 · Comments Off

 “Greetings from…
American Vintage RV  The premier online magazine for the classic camping enthusiast. American Vintage RV showcases vintage travel trailers from the early 1900’s thru the 1980’s. It’s about the people who rescue and lovingly restore them to those who choose to build a classic design from the ground up. It’s about those who are willing to share what […]

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Tags: Front Page

Recipes-”I Want Smore”

May 14th, 2008 · Comments Off

“I Want Smore” Features recipes and unique outdoor favorites from all over the country. Whether you’re a seasoned cook that specializes in “Campfire Cuisine” or just starting out with “beanies and weenie’s” we encourage you to send us you favorite flamed flavors and delectable desserts. Check the appropriate department to let us know “what’s cookin”.

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Tags: "I Want Smore!"-RECIPES