Paul Simon may have been on to something in 1975 with his hit song 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover. You don't need to discuss much if you were going to board one of these beauties. Just drop off the key, Lee, And get yourself free.

Above: Inside the 1948 Greyhound. (The conversion was done decades ago.)

(Slide show above) Magpul, though, decided that they wanted to conduct their business in a more high-class environment, elegantly restoring a 1950’s era bus to do the job . . . 
The boys in grey started with a 1952 Flxible Sightseer bus, then added all the bells and whistles that would possibly fit. All of the original badges and logos have been replaced with retro-stylized Magpul logos, including the embroidered leather trim on the driver’s chair. The interior of the bus has been completely restored, although as Drew says the bus wasn’t in that bad of shape to begin with when they started. 
The passenger area of the bus is finished in a rich red leather with soft and comfortable cushions. There’s a typical bus-esque seating area right behind the driver, and then a bar area just behind that with a fully stocked and operational bar. e a pair of love seats, and then there’s the baggage compartment. The back of the bus holds some treasures. Complete article and photos featured in issue #18 of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine.

1948 Flxible​ Owned by Matt and Tiffany. Spotted at the Mt. Baker Rally in 2018

Have you found a trailer that you want to rescue? What will it take to get it home? if you have never rescued a trailer from a remote area you may not have considered every obstacle you may encounter. Gary Warner of Vintage Trailer Rescue has done this dozens of times and is willing to share his check list with you. Click Here for Gary's Rescue List of 64 items you need to bring with you when you rescue a trailer and hook up for the first time. For those of you who enjoy the memories from your childhood traveling carefree down the open road with a trailer in tow, Gary may have a trailer for you. Whether you plan on restoring the trailer yourself or will seek help, Vintage Trailer Rescue would like to assist you in finding the trailer that best suits you. If you are looking for a particular trailer that Gary does not have, he will use every resource to find it. 

VCT Boot Camp, a restoration learning experience offers several seminars that will help you in rescuing your first trailer as well as restoring it. Gary teaches a class on electrical that covers how to get your taillights working. There is a class on bearings and brakes to get you on the road. The wood framing repairs class will give you an idea of what to look for and what kind of repairs to expect. It only happens once a year, don't miss Boot Camp.

​If you are looking for a vintage trailer or already restoring one, join Gary and several other professional builders at Boot Camp this August. The restoration learning experience is held only once a year in Hollister, CA. Participants from across the USA gather to talk about vintage trailer restoration. Gary has been an instructor at Boot Camp for the past 5 years. As a retired teacher of electrical systems, Gary is an expert in all things electrical as it relates to your vintage trailer. Don't miss this year's camp.

​The Fourth Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally convened among the flowering dogwoods April 22-25.  Twenty-three camper trailers were on site, but the remarkable thing was that only two were the same brand (Shastas).  One was errantly licensed as "Handmade," but no one could identify the actual manufacturer.  After last year's COVID cancellation, gathering this year was a very welcome return to hospitality and friendship.  

​The weather predicted rain, but luckily it was only Friday evening and through the night.  The gentle rain on the roof of a trailer is VERY soothing.  Thursday and Saturday evenings were lit up by bonfires.   Thanks to Gene Davis's blowtorch, starting the bonfire was "No problem." As the flames settled down, logs were thrown on the fire, and the stage was set for a dramatic reading of "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee." Saturday's highlight was another campfire, but several squirts of charcoal lighter were needed to kick things off after Friday's rain.  What was kicked off was a delectable buffet of campers' treats.  

​For the first time, a pancake breakfast was served on Saturday by the Camp Hostess, Jennifer.  Connie Miller and daughter Carrie Brixey Schaumburg pitched in with a serving tent and skillet to do the bacon and sausages.  What an incredible display of generosity and hospitality. 
 
A quiet highlight was the return of Ed Proctor, the originator of the event in 2017.  Getting up in the years, he no longer pulls a trailer but did come about a two-hour drive to see what "His" event has become.  On hand to greet him were five of the original campers from 2017.  TCT Camp Host Mike Breton rode around the camp with Ed, detailing who and what trailers were there.   

Something new was the observations of several campers of how beautiful the drive through the Ozarks was with the brilliant dogwoods, fresh greenery, and the blue of Bull Shoals lake.  The BDVTR is known for its relaxed atmosphere and low-key time to share stories, trailers, and friends.   Vintage-inspired trailers are welcome since several original old-time trailer owners have moved up to the vintage-inspired models for the convenience of showers and bathrooms in the trailers.   

​The spacious campground was almost maxed out this year.  Campers appreciated the spacing between individual sites noting that they felt woodsier than in other more crowded parks.  Next year's event is scheduled for April 21-23.  Site reservations are being taken through this summer at 870-405-9619.  
See all of the rallies in the USA at www.VintageTrailerRallies.com