Jan 31
Why Your Caravan Needs A Cover!
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The potential damage that can be caused by leaving a vehicle outside in bad weather is well known. Few people with garages take such a risk with their car during the winter months. You protect your car from the elements as much as possible, so it makes good sense to do the same with your caravan. Just like your car, your caravan needs care and attention, to reward you with many years of pleasurable caravanning and, when you come to replace it, keep depreciation to a minimum.

Even finding somewhere to store your caravan during the winter months is not sufficient though, as the rain that falls in April contains the same acids as the rain that falls in December. Leave that rain water to build up on your caravan for too long and the deterioration soon starts, along with a probable development of sludge and green algae on the roof.

It is not just the wet weather that is a problem either, the powerful UV rays of the sun can damage the paintwork, tires and upholstery. Then, in addition to the weather, there is also bird droppings, scratches, and thieves to worry about.

So, what can you do about this? Well, if you do not have space in your garage, and do not fancy paying extortionate storage fees all year, then a good caravan cover is just what you need. It can save you a lot of both hassle and expense, and leave you to spend your time enjoying your caravan rather than cleaning and repairing it.

Caravan covers these days have come a long way from being simply a plastic sheet. Now they are made from polypropylene, which is a versatile material that is both tough and resistant to chemicals, oil, grease and heat. As well as being strong, they are also flexible and totally waterproof. They will literally cling to the outside of your caravan, and stop even an absolute downpour from getting even a single drop of water on it.

Your caravan is an investment and deserves sound protection. Look after it all year round and you will reap the maximum benefit from it. Time spent on good ‘over-wintering’ will pay off when it comes to the spring and the wise caravanner will follow a check-list of jobs to do before settling it into hibernation. Removing all the contents, leaving the fridge door open and giving the caravan a good clean and polish will all stand you in good stead for next season and rounding everything off with a good quality caravan cover will be a job well done.

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Jul 15
Classic Trailers
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When I first decided on making a website of Vintage Travel Trailers for Sale, I thought, “Who in the world would be looking for old travel trailers”.  And much to my surprise, there are quite a few people still interested in the classical {travel} trailers.

As I read more and more, my mind went back to 1965 when I was just a girl of eighteen.  Oh what a great life we had back then, huh?After retiring from the military, my Father found old friends that he had known in the past.  His name was Red Martin, just in case anyone remembers him.  His wife was Maggie and their son was Butch.  Also, Jim and Laverne Weis were great fun to be around and also involved with Kenskill travel trailers.So, continuing on with the memories.We were in Orange County before moving. to Granada Hills, Ca.  There my Dad, Mom and myself nestled into our new life of being civilians.We relocated to that area to be closer to where my Dad worked at Kenskill Travel Trailers.Dad went to travel shows to exhibit the newest ones that were for sale.Remembering a show that I went to with my parents was really memorable.  It was at Dodger’s Stadium in the outside parking lot with all of the new travel trailers and some classical vintage travel trailers from the 1940’s.  We were all very close back then in the travel trailer business.  Most of the time, my Dad would be whistling the song “Trailers for Sale or Rent”.  Great times were in abundance!In order for all of us to definitely keep our thoughts about classic travel trailers and how they used to be, this internet page will be around forever.

The classical trailers at that time were more of the long long trailer and Kenskill was at the height of making the 18’ classic enclosed trailer for smaller families to be able to go camping for the weekend.  Kenskill was a big name in the 1960’s in California.A much cherished travel family treasured by all.  The travel trailer supplies and equipment were top of the line for those days.  The used airstream classic travel trailer was the biggest competition.The Kenskill Company only turned out high-quality trailers and their supply stocks were plentiful.  Sadly, the vintage camping trailers are all but a few.  You might be able to at least see one if you are lucky enough to get to a big trailer tradeshow in a large city.If you could see one, you would be amazed, and to purchase one would be awesome.  I guess if I really added up the years, you could call them antique travel trailers now.  But I won’t, because that will make me feel too old!

Let’s not forget the classical airstream trailers.  They are also a true work of art with their curved wood panels in the interior to the flashy silver streak trailers on the outside.  A used Airstream classic travel trailer is a legend in the truest sense of classic travel trailers.Amongst the groups of people that are in clubs that persue the Airstream trailers is very large.  You can always find trailer supplies through catalogs to spruce yours up, if you are lucky enough to own one.

Let me say a little more about these wonderful antique trailers that you can buy.For the restocking of your trailer’s necessities, going to different websites is a suggestion.  I almost forgot to mention two more classic trailers.  They are the vintage tag-a-long camper and the 1951 vintage vagabond trailer.All were special days of slow-going lives, longer weekends and many days of family fun in the camping trailers back then.
Thanks for reading my article on Vintage Travel Trailers and maybe having some of your memories take you back to those great times.I think my right ear is hearing the song “Trailers for Sale or Rent”, can I be dreaming!

To fond memories of vintage travel trailers for sale!

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