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A Spartan Mansion trailer.
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Vintage RV: 1955 Spartan Mansion — “The Cadillac of Travel Trailers”

This particular model, a 1955 Spartan Mansion trailer, has been ravished by weather and time but it's ready for an ambitious renovation.

This RV is an oldie - a Platt-Trail-A-Home spotted in Montana.
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Vintage RV: Early model (1950’s?) Platt Trail-a-Home Travel Trailer

From the purchase of a struggling trailer works factory back in 1935, to the success that became Platt Trailer Co. Inc, the story of this unique and innovative RV is an interesting one. 

An Argosy trailer.
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Vintage RV: 1970’s Argosy — “the almost Airstream”

Argosy trailers look a lot like Airstreams. Instead of the iconic shiny shell, though, Argosy trailers sport an eye-catching paint job. 

An Avion truck camper.
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Vintage RV: 1960’s Avion C-10 all-aluminium truck camper

Inspired by the all-aluminum design of aircraft, the sleek and aerodynamic look of an Avion camper is eye-catching. 

A Diplomat motorhome.
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Vintage RV: 1975(?) Diplomat II Motorhome (complete with bucket seats)

The Diplomat name first came on the market in the early 1970s under Executive Industries. 

A VW Microbus.
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Vintage RV: 1979 VW Microbus/T2 Camper Van

The camperized VW Microbus would become the ultimate expression of freedom for the counter-culture idealists of the 60s and 70s. 

A Class B van conversion.
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Vintage RV: 1970/80’s GMC VanDura Class B Motorhome

These little van conversions were popular with RVers looking for mobility and flexibility in their travel and camping.

A 1967 Tee-Pee trailer owned by Terri Mason.
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Vintage RV: 1967 Tee Pee Trailer

An upcoming Tee Pee Trailer Homecoming is scheduled for August 17-19, 2018 in Claresholm, Alberta.

A Security motorhome, spotted in a backyard in Alberta.
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Vintage RV: 1980’s Security Class C Motorhome

A producer of truck campers, fifth wheel trailers, travel trailers and Class C motorhomes, Security was a recreational vehicle manufacturer based in the state of Idaho. 

A circa 1970s motorhome built by the Bendix Corporation.
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Vintage RV: 1979 (?) Bendix Corsair GMC Motorhome

Bendix evidently built a number of models of RVs under the names Corsair, Citation, Centurion, Aristocrat and Lifetime.

An Okanagan camper van.
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Vintage RV: 1990’s Okanagan Camper Van

Though the factory was wrapped in 2008, the legacy of the Okanagan camper van and other Okanagan units are still a common site primarily across western Canada.

The best-selling Rustler Travelaire trailer is still a common sight on the road.
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Vintage RV: 1980’s Rustler Travel Trailer and the history of Travelaire

There are still lots of Travelaires, and more specifically, Rustler models on the road these days.

Picture of Airstream trailer converted into an ice house.
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Vintage RV: Only in Minnesota—27’ Airstream ice house rental

You have to check out this 27' Airstream trailer “ice house” rental opportunity on Lake Minnetonka. 

Vintage Boler trailer parked in park with large, towering trees.
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Vintage RV: Don’t miss the huge 50th Anniversary Boler celebration this summer in Winnipeg

The 50th anniversary of the iconic Boler trailer will be held at the Red River Exhibition Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from August 15 to 19th, 2018. 

A Triple E motorhome spotted in Blairmore, Alberta.
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Vintage RV: Early 1970’s Triple E Motorhome

There definitely seems to be a lot of these early Triple E motorhomes still around—a testimony to their quality construction. 

An Aquarius motorhome, spotted in Crowsnest Pass.
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Vintage RV: 1970’s Aquarius Class C Motorhome

The Aquarius Class C Motorhome was evidently built in Lethbridge by the Wickes Corporation.