I am suddenly feeling the intense need to buy and renovate a little vintage camper and to take to the road with Sisters on the Fly. Alas, I do dearly love my DH, and my dog, so … we’ll see.
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It looks pretty dangerous Pam -lol
Thank you for posting this, Pam. I sent it on to my sister-in-law who recently bought an Airstream Flying Cloud.
You know just watching this video makes you ask yourself, when is it going to be, “me time?”
GO FOR IT PAMELA!!
I have a 1968 30′ Airstream. I saved 15 years so I could buy an Airstream when I retired. I’M RETIRED!!
There are a lot of groups (organizations) available to travel with you when it’s time to take her on the road.
However, this video looks like its right up my alley!
THANKS Pamela!!
I’m with you going this route unless/until you buy cowboy boots and prom dresses. Astro is probably a good traveler/camper if you’d give him a chance. A lot of campers coming up for sale at season’s end. If you don’t want to commit, there are probably trailers you can rent to dip your toe in the water. Or borrow and set up in your backyard with its back to the house.
This looks so cool and so much more my speed than the stupid Red Hat Society. Alas, the only camper I can haul with my MINI Cooper is a tiny teardrop trailer. They’re really cool and really retro, but the ones I could haul are so tiny all you can do is sleep in them.
Some friends and I discussed this on Facebook over the weekend. We want the creativity and the trailers, but none of us enjoy fishing, so our camping will include crafting, books, and long, leisurely walks. Dogs and cats will be permitted (one of us also has rabbits), and you must own at least one tiara. We’re busy thinking up trailer decor themes while we wait to win the lottery so we can afford everything!
Books and doggies! May I please join your group?
Every fiber in my body wants to do this! Love my husband, but we’ve worked together for 23 years of our 32 year marriage…THIS is what I need to do…period. Thanks so much for posting…I’m retiring soon and would love to restore a small camper…my only learning curve will be the whole backing up with a trailer deal. Stand clear!
I think every woman, married or single, needs some “sister” time, and this seems to be a good way to do it.
Also, it gives you an outlet for your retro-redecorating urges when you house is finished.
You wouldn’t have posted if you weren’t interested in this in some way. Maybe this will be a Weebit adventure when she gets so far in college and before fiance/career/family comes along. Regret doing it , don’t regret NOT doing it and wondering “what if?”
There is RVW. Which is rvingwomen. Pets are welcome and it is national/regional and fun. I dont believe Sisters allow dogs.
My husband and I have restored two vintage trailers: “Peggy” a 1963 Kenskill and “Betsy” a pink/white 1960 Oasis. It has been loads of fun to hunt down vintage items to use and stage in our trailers. Last weekend Peggy was all done up in ’60’s-70’s style. I also have a “vintage” look for both trailers, as well as a monochromatic look (yellow for Peggy, pink for Betsy.) I highly recommend the hobby — we’ve met the most wonderful people through vintage trailering! One thing, though: storage. Some neighborhoods don’t allow them to be stored at your home. (We store 25′ long Peggy, but 16’6″ Betsy is allowed in our driveway, because it is behind our house, since we live on a corner.)
I was just thinking about the storage issue. My HOA would have a fit to see one in my driveway.
After watching that video I’m going trailer shopping this afternoon! What a cool group of girls!
I’m a Sister … I’m married with grown kids and a dog. I have a 1960 Shasta Airflyte. The midwest group I belong to doesn’t do all the dressing up and such. We just get together for camping, eating, antique shopping, and laughing a whole bunch around the campfire. It’s really fun; a good getaway for me, usually for a long weekend. And I really enjoy decorating my Shasta camper in a mid-century theme. I also belong to Tin Can Tourists. Great rallies with all-vintage campers!
Oh, my gosh – amazing! So glad I learned about those wonderful women – does my heart good! Go for it, Pam. We want to see what you do with a vintage trailer! xo, Mary
I’m going to buy stock in trailers, so I can retire!
Oh Debbie, I will keep my fingers crossed so I can also win the lottery. Your group sounds right up my alley, cats dogs & crafting 🙂
My husband and I just bought a new terry classic trailer. It’s small, and it’s styled very retro! With a big curved window on the front. We love it. It looks cool and attracts so much attention. Everyone thinks it’s vintage .