Best of Retro Travel Trailers

Modern motorhomes and caravans are cushy, convenient and offer all the comforts of home, so it's easy to forget that things weren't always this way. Not only were the shapes of early caravans different from their modern counterparts, but their interiors were nowhere near as luxurious. Still, to many there is something about a vintage model that appeals and with a little love and TLC these older versions of modern motorhomes--some so rare there are only three or four left in existence--can truly be transformed into something special. Read on to learn more about several different retro travel trailers and how they've been repurposed for modern use.

A Garden Escape for Chris Haddon of My Cool Caravan

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The inside of the 1963 Airstream Globetrotter

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A SMV-10 with Refurbished Interior

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A 1954 Cardinal Travel Trailer Purchased in an Internet Auction

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Interior of 1954 Cardinal Seen Above

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A Willerby Caravan Purchased as a Winter Project

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Red and White in the Willerby

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Shasta Produced Trailers for More Than Six Decades

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Plaid and Checks in the Shasta

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A Cheltenham Caravan - A Mobile Alternative to a Beach Hut

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There Are Only a Few Springbok Models Left to Be Found

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A Self-Made Teardrop-Style Caravan

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This Caravan Was Built By Hand Over Several Years

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