Canned Ham – Tin Can Tourists

Silver Eagle

Late 1969 brochure cover

Silver Eagle Manufacturer Information: Silver Eagle, Division of Vacation Homes Inc. 1711 N. Adams Elkhart, IN. 46514 In business since 1965, Russ Asgard, Pres.; Kermit Doty, s.m.;… Continue reading Silver Eagle

Best Industries

Best Industries – 508 San Bernardino Road, El Monte California 1951-1956

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

Trailblazer

Trailblazer Trailblazer was a product of Spencer Sports Products of Spencer, WI. Spencer Sports Products began in 1956 as a producer of ice fishing huts. Over time, the company introduced… Continue reading Trailblazer

Thunderbird

Thunderbird Castles Thunderbird Products Corp, Thunderbird Products Div, Thunderbird Castles Built in: Miami FL, Sebring OH, Alliance OH, Paso Robles, CA There also is company called just Thunderbird. Logo Reproduction… Continue reading Thunderbird

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

SunCruiser

SunCruiser Manufacturer Information United States Mobile Home Manufacturer of Osceola Indiana Years built 1957-1960 as far as I know Interiors Interiors of the 1959-1960 look much like the Shasta Airflytes… Continue reading SunCruiser

Sterling

Sterling Company Manufacturer Information Looking for source information. Sterling Company manufactured Corvette model trailers? Years made?: 1957, 1958, 1959 City of manufacturer? El Monte, CA? Any additional info appreciated. Hi… Continue reading Sterling

Space Age

SPACE AGE CAMPER CO., INC. Manufactured first in Goshen, Indiana; later in Wakarusa, Indiana Years built: August 1965 through July 1969 (Acquired by Coachmen Industries, Inc.) Models: Pick-up Campers and… Continue reading Space Age

Corsair

Corsair Manufactured by Vought Industries or built by Divco-Wayne Industries Inc. in Marlette, Michigan A trailer company established in the 1960s, Corsair entered the marketplace with recreational vehicles starting at… Continue reading Corsair

Beemer

Beemer Manufacturer Information Built in Ortonville Michigan from 1952- to early 70s Built by Beemer and Grubb Enterprises Photos:

Georgie Boy

Georgie Boy Manufacturer info: Made in Edwardsburg, Michigan Years 1971-72 John J. sent us this info: A brief history, years ago I posted this:Quote: My parents had a 1971 Georgie… Continue reading Georgie Boy

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

Yukon Delta

Yukon Delta Manufacturer Information Possibly made by B & B Mobile Homes, Olney, Illinois Pictures: 1959 Yukon Delta 1963 Yukon Delta 1969 Yukon Delta Mark Kehoe’s 1959 Yukon Delta

Talisman

Talisman Manufacturer Information “The trailer with a touch of magic” Talisman was only around for 3 years (1958-1961) Made in La Verne, California. They were mid-priced trailers and ranged in… Continue reading Talisman

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

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

Sportcraft

Sportcraft Travel Trailer History I received an email from the son-in-law of the founder of the company: Hi, My 85 year old father-in-law was the founder of sportcraft trailers and… Continue reading Sportcraft

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

Utopia

Utopia The Utopia was built by the Utopia Coach Corp in Elkhart IN 1965-1969 Models Panoramic of various sizes Features Large “panoramic” front windows and trunk back – angular canned… Continue reading Utopia

Santa Fe

Santa Fe History Built in Sun Valley, California Years Built Mid 1950s to early 1970s Photos/Videos

Robin Hood

Robinhood by Cadet Coach Sold by Al Rose, “The Trailer King”, Triangle Trailer Sales (dealership) 10117 E. Garvey Boulevard, El Monte, California USA, GIlbert 8-98410 Manufacturer Information Cadet Coach Years… Continue reading Robin Hood

Riviera

Riviera 1964 Kamp King by Riviera Riviera Trailers were a small one at a time company built in Oakville Ontario. There was the model pictured here and a slightly longer… Continue reading Riviera

Rancho El Rae

Rancho Established in Salt Lake City in 1958 by LeVern G. Miner Moved factory to Nephi, Utah in 1962 OBITUARY LeVern G. Miner of Shelley, Idaho, died June 26, 1996… Continue reading Rancho El Rae

Bell

Bell Coaches Manufactured in Kalispell, Montana From 1960s-1970s Bell trailers were manufactured in Kalispell, Montana. They went under the name Bell Coaches. They were built in the 60’s – 70’s… Continue reading Bell

Leisure Home

Leisure Home Manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1955-1961 Models: Photos: 1959 Leisure Home

PleasureCraft

PleasureCraft Manufacturer Information 1955-1958 Ontario Trailer Works, Inc. 9435 Archibald Ave. Cucamonga, California That started making canned ham trailers and then later made a very unique all fiberglass travel trailer… Continue reading PleasureCraft

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