The Van Nuys Coach Corporation Made in Los Angeles California in 1947 Models The Palm Springs “This ad came out of a 1947 Trail-R-News magazine. The RV/MH Museum found advertisements… Continue reading Van Nuys
Wiki Category: 1940s
Trailers made in the 1940s
Trotwood
Trotwood History Trotwood Trailers, Inc. began offering assembly line travel trailers to the public in earnest in 1930, however, a 1936 sales booklet also states, that, “More and more trailerists… Continue reading Trotwood
Thomson (T-Line)Caravans
Thomson T-Line Caravans Manufacturer Thomsons, Falkirk (Carron) Ltd, Falkirk, Scotland Thomson T-Line Caravans, Falkirk (Carron) Ltd, Falkirk, Scotland Years Built 1908 – 1982 Models 1908 – Daniel Thomson, joiner and… Continue reading Thomson (T-Line)Caravans
Tam
Tam Manufacturer Information It was considered a custom home built in Lima Ohio and Mr. Tam built others between 1938-1947. Glennis E Tam (1902-1974) was described by his nephew, R… Continue reading Tam
Chinook
Chinook/Trail Wagons, Inc. Chinook RV, a division of Trail Wagons, Inc. was a family-owned and operated manufacturer of relatively short-length, high-quality Class C (Class B+) recreational vehicles, once considered “The… Continue reading Chinook
Silverdome
Silverdome Manufacturer Information Second largest manufacturer (behind covered wagon) is Detroit’s Silver Dome, Inc., which last week tripled its floor space to 72,000 sq. ft. Producing 15 trailers a day,… Continue reading Silverdome
Tillitson Travel Trailers
Tillitson Travel Trailers Manufactured Owned and manufactured Tillitson Travel Coach in Florida from 1938 -1940 Greg Tillitson provided this information at the Sacramento Auto Show in October, 2018. Greg’s grandfather,… Continue reading Tillitson Travel Trailers
Zollinger
Zollinger Owned and operated by Adolph and Bernice Zollinger. Built in Elkhart IN. Manufacturer Information Zollinger Trailer Company, Elkhart Indiana From Linda Wilhoit Zollinger: They started in Elkhart Indiana and… Continue reading Zollinger
Siesta
Siesta 1940s-1981 Siesta Trailer Manufacturing Company, Inc. – Santa Clara, California Models 15,16,17 Unique Features Painted aluminum body with intersecting arrow design. Wrap around front and rear picture window. Pictures/Videos… Continue reading Siesta
Sears and Roebucks (Allstate)
Sears and Roebucks (Allstate) Manufacturer Information Sears, Roebuck and Company sold many products under the Allstate name, one of which was the 1-wheel trailer. So far at least 4 different… Continue reading Sears and Roebucks (Allstate)
Traveleze
Traveleze Manufactured in Burbank, Ca. History Traveleze was one of the very first companies to make and sell travel trailers. It was founded in 1931 by Kenneth Dixon in LA.… Continue reading Traveleze
Sears and Roebucks (Allstate)
Sears and Roebucks (Allstate) Manufacturer Information Sears, Roebuck and Company sold many products under the Allstate name, one of which was the 1-wheel trailer. So far at least 4 different… Continue reading Sears and Roebucks (Allstate)
Scotsman
Scotsman Travel Trailer History Jack Watts was the owner of the original Jack’s trailer service and later Scotsman Industries in Gardena, California. He was a native of Oklahoma who lived… Continue reading Scotsman
Schult
Schult History Wilbur Schult started in Elkhart, IN, in 1933 as a dealer for Covered Wagon Trailers and in 35 became the national distributor for Sportsman trailers also in Elkhart.… Continue reading Schult
Roycraft
Roycraft Coach Company 1929 – 1960’s Founder Joseph Antoine Roy, a pioneer manufacturer of mobile homes, was the founder and former president of Roycraft Coach Co., the oldest continuous manufacturer… Continue reading Roycraft
Continental Trailer Company
Continental Trailer Company Made in the 40s and 50s in Chicago, Illinois A Continental towed by a factory prototype CJ2
Westcraft
Westcraft Travel Trailer 1932-1955 George T. Hall Company, Los Angeles, CA History Westcraft Trailer incorporated 3221 San Fernando Road Los Angeles 41, California Phone: Albany 1164 2nd location – According… Continue reading Westcraft
Palace
Palace 1934-early 1960s History In 1942 the Palace Corporation came out with a revolutionary new type of trailer (Palace Expando), one that expanded out on both sides. The model featured… Continue reading Palace
Owosso Coach Company
Owosso Coach Company Manufacturer Information Owosso Coach was located in Owosso, MI for all but a few months of its existence. According to the Owosso Argus Press: Owosso Coach Company began in… Continue reading Owosso Coach Company
Howard
Howard Manufactured by Howard Industries in Saginaw, Michigan Pictures Links https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/repairingyesterdaystrailers/1942-howard-21-special-travel-coach-t4587.html
Gilkie
Gilkie Travel Trailer Made in Terra Haute, Indiana in the 1920s-50s Campers who wanted to get close to nature — but not too close — loved fold-out tent trailers. These… Continue reading Gilkie
Silver Streak
Silver Streak Travel Trailer History 1949-1997 Silver Streak Trailer Company – El Monte, California From 1940 to 19489, the Curtis Wright Company (not to be confused with the Curtiss-Wright aircraft… Continue reading Silver Streak
Great Western
The Great Western 1947 It was made in California, and is so rare the owner has only been able to located three others around the US. The trailer is said to have… Continue reading Great Western
Spartan
Spartan Aircraft Company 1945-1960 Tulsa, Oklahoma History The Spartan Aircraft Company was founded in 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The history of Spartan has its roots in oil .Two years before… Continue reading Spartan
Main-Line Travel Coach Co.
Main-Line Trailer Coach Co. Manufacturer Information 8825 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA Years built 1946-1949 Models Silver Loafer (10 ft body) Silver Lark (14 ft body) Silver Lodger (16 ft… Continue reading Main-Line Travel Coach Co.
M System
M System Trailer Coaches (by 1954 a division of the Mid States Corp.) Manufacturer Information Joesph Bonelli was the founder of the M-“System” corporation. In 1935 he organized the company.… Continue reading M System
Little Caesar
Little Caesar 1946-1955 Sokolis Brothers Manufacturing Company – Sebastopol, CA Emil and Ed Sokolis and their three brothers owned the company, which made just over 2,200 trailers over a 9… Continue reading Little Caesar
LintzCraft
LintzCraft 1947-1967 LintzCraft Trailer Manufacturing Company – Grand Ledge, MI According to the Grand Ledge, Michigan Historical Society, Lintzcraft Trailer Manufacturing was in business in Grand Ledge from the late… Continue reading LintzCraft
Lighthouse
Lighthouse 1937-mid 1950s Light house Trailer Company – Chicago, IL Mr. T. D. Thomas built the first lighthouse trailer in 1937 and did it all in his backyard. It didn’t… Continue reading Lighthouse
Liberty
Liberty 1941-1980s Liberty trailers were made by the Liberty Coach Co. in Bremen, Indiana. The Liberty trailer was one of the most exclusive trailers made in the late 40s… Continue reading Liberty