Wiki Category: Decade Made

What decade were the trailers made

REO

REO The name Reo, or REO, comes from the initials of the company founder, Ransom E. Olds. The name, Reo Speed Wagon, came about by his vision that faster delivery… Continue reading REO

Van Nuys

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

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

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

Sunline

Sunline Coach Company Manufacturer Information Sunline Coach Company, Denver, PA Sunline was started in 1964 by two men, Wayne Weaver and Lewis Martin. The very first Sunline was built for… Continue reading Sunline

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

Streamline

Streamline Travel Trailer  In the 1950’s, Silver Streak partners Kenny Neptune and Frank Polido bought fellow partner “Pat” Patterson out, and Pat went off on his own to produce the “Streamline”… Continue reading Streamline

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

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

Beemer

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

Sundowner

Sundowner Sundowner built by Davenport Manufacturing Company in the mid 60’s in Watsonville California. Information provided by Brad Davenport, son of the founders of the company. Brad found one of… Continue reading Sundowner

Terry Classic

Terry Classic Heartland brought back the Terry after acquiring Fleetwood February 10, 2017 by Dave Barbulesco of RV Business News Elkhart, Ind.-based Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC has rolled out an iconic badge… Continue reading Terry Classic

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

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… 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