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: Decade Made
What decade were the trailers made
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
Trailorboat Mfg
Trailorboat Mfg San Rafael CA 1961 – 1963 History of Manufacturer: Trailorboat Mfg Co built their version of a teardrop between 1961 & 1963. The teardrop with a boat on… Continue reading Trailorboat Mfg
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
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
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
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
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)
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