Meet New Members Tricia Petrella and Dan Mateer

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?  We have always loved the look  of the 1950’s.  I have wanted to bring back to life these colors, styles and  hard wood designs in a camper. 


What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer?  We have never owned a vintage camper before.  We purchased a 2024 Sun Lite sunset park 18rd travel trailer. We had the option to pick the interior and we went with the turquoise and white with knotty pine.  We had looked at the gulfstream vintage and fell in love.  However we couldn’t tow it due to the weight. 


What do you tow with?  We tow with a 21 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 


Do you attend rallies and what do you like the most about attending a rally?  We just attended our first rally on September 14th NE region, Sampson State Park.  I loved all the campers, loved taking a step back into time. A time of class and elegance. 

We have been watching on your tube for years and wanted to see in person!!! 


Why did you decide to join the Tin Can Tourists?   I wanted to be a part of such a wonderful group and experience all it has to offer!  


What are your camping plans for this year?  We camp at least 2 times a month.  And we have three more trips planned before December.  

3 comments

  1. My first camper was a 19’ Sun lite , it was built very well, it had a nice hard wood interior, and a real table and chairs.

  2. welcome and God bless i love the fiftys to we have 2 now that are in need of a make over there both in good shape for there age was planning on redo but due to healt need to sell them so if your intersted give me a shout c. ellenburg ellenburg.cindy@gmail.com have a great day

  3. Cindy, what kind of campers do you have???
    Well wishes and hope that you both are doing better.
    We just love look of vintage while enjoying the new amenities.

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