​This Westcraft Capistrano is the brilliant result of more than a decade of meticulous restoration, craftsmanship, and modernization. It is the largest and most rare model that Westcraft ever offered The 'Capistrano' is 33 feet long and features a Pullman roof (commonly referred to as a trolley top). Flanked with seven windows on each side, the raised center of the ceiling provides 6'4" of headroom. You would be the talk of the rally if you showed up in this one! Sound like fun? You'll be glad to know that this trailer is for sale.

When the current owner purchased this rare model coach, it was in poor condition. Being one of only two known to exist, he felt the trailer deserved a restoration by a team of some of the best craftspeople in California to achieve the finest restoration possible. The team was led by Steven Butcher to envision a resto-mod unlike any other. Butcher brought his years of trailer and vehicle restoration experience to the project. A collector himself, Butcher's eye for design and knowledge of vintage Americana made him a worthy collaborator. ​

The Calypso boasts an audio systems that can be played independently in the living and bedrooms, utilizing individual amps to drive NHT, Focal, and Sunfire speakers. Each room has a Sony flat-screen with Bose soundbars using common connections to both surround-sound systems. Concealed throughout the trailer are USB charging sockets, Ethernet, and coaxial cables and modern grounded outlets. There is even a remote-controlled quiet and energy-efficient Duotherm heating/AC system. ​If you are interested in purchasing this trailer, see the ad with more details and photos here.

One cold but sunny April day, I just needed some sun.  I wanted to layout, but there was still snow on the ground!  I found an old sleeping bag, wrapped myself up in it, and went and laid outside – it was freezing!  I was feeling what old-timers called “cabin fever.”  Many of us have never had to deal with those feelings until the recent quarantine.  I know my vintage trailer friends are a breed of doers.  We are not used to staying put, and this quarantine is challenging us.  We are also a group that is kind, inventive. We have the willpower to do whatever it takes to accomplish our goal of protecting our community so we can camp together soon. 

Wednesday morning, we had a meeting with business owners, builders, suppliers, etc., all connected to the Vintage Camper Trailer world.  We are all trying to figure out how to help each other weather this storm so we can all restart again when the quarantine is lifted.  Many great ideas were shared, and our community leaders are strong and innovative.  If you are able, support our people.  They are working hard to stay in business to support our hobby. 

We had received a Zoom invite text to a virtual trailer rally from a random phone number.  The invite said it was BYOB, so I replied and asked who I was going to be drinking with on Wednesday night.  Turns out, that it was quite the group of trailer riff-raff!  What a great way to check-in and connect with some of our trailer buddies!  I miss them desperately but love them too much to see them in person. We had some good laughs, and it was nice to see everyone was in good spirits and adapting.

Cabin fever does pass as the sun sticks around and melts the snow.  I am feeling a need to see my friends and go camping, but I know it is not yet the right time.  So, I am sending you all my love and prayers and lots of long-distance hugs.  

-Caroline