Meet Barbie, aka The Girlfriend Trailer. Barbie is a 1965 Shasta Compact. She got her name because she's blonde (inside) and can change her whole look with a swapout of "outfits" (curtains, pillows, and bedding).
Her main purpose in life is to be shared. She's been to Girl Camp with friends who don't have a trailer of their own, and she's been on some road trips elsewhere, too. She has her own tow vehicle and pulls like she's not even there--a real confidence builder for someone who's unfamiliar with towing.
If you're still on the hunt for a trailer of your own, the Shasta Compact is a model to keep your eye out for. In their day, they were the best-selling trailers in America, and they were manufactured in large numbers--so a lot of them are still out there. The kitchen is in the front, leaving roomy sleeping space. Some even came with a built-in toilet, though all have a small closet that'll fit a portable.
Everyone who's ever been treated to a weekend with Barbie has loved her!
Anyone else have one of these little gems? What year, and how did you find her?
We love our 61 Shasta Compact! http://www.LittleVintageTrailer.com
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ReplyDeleteI have a 1957 Dexter El Camino, I picked her up on ebay and now she is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteNot a Shaster, but a Sunliner called Lucy
ReplyDeleteI have one that some would say "Walk Away" but I didn't. She's a 1965 Shasta Compact and she's Beautiful. Bought her from a lady wanting to clear away her yard.....for $200. Had to modify my top vent, other than that just paint and new cushions. My She-Shed on wheels!
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