Marmoleum- Naturally beautiful, durable, sustainable and healthy! Forbo Marmoleum floors are associated with sustainability, durability, high quality and innovative design. The Marmoleum range includes solutions similar to the flooring that was used originally in many vintage trailers. I find it to be the best choice to give a restoration an original, upscale feel. Marmoleum comes in over 300 colors and is available in sheet and tile formats. (We prefer sheet goods over tiles when the installation is possible because you have fewer seams.)

The BEST way to install sheet goods is to remove all of the cabinets from the trailer. See the photos below of our 1955 Spartan. We have gutted the entire interior and installed a 3/8 underlayment before using a leveler over the seams. We are ready to stain the interior wood paneling and have the flooring installed this week. (Come to Boot Camp to learn more about vintage trailer restorations.)
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Marmoleum, Forbo's main linoleum brand, stands for versatility in application as well as in color and design. In addition this natural floor covering is extremely durable and offers the most sustainable choice.

All Marmoleum floors now include a double UV cured finish that takes care of beautiful floors with a lasting appearance retention, that results in the flooring solution that is easily cleanable with the lowest costs of ownership over its life-time.

Marmoleum Vivace is a range of powerful, colorful contrasts delivered by mixing 8 elegant colors while still retaining a predominant hue. Vivace is available in 12 colors ranging from multifaceted neutrals to contrasting, daring colors.

​When you invest in a Vintage Camper Trailer or any other RV, you want to protect that investment. We are frequently asked about trailer covers, that will protect your investment and accessories from harsh conditions like wind, rain, and other damaging elements.

AVOID INEXPENSIVE TARPS

1. Most are not waterproof and can retain moisture that leads to leaks and mold.
2. Lose fitting tarps move with the wind and “rub” your aluminum or painted finishes. This can cause scuffs or worse. Bungee cord ends will move and can cause scratches.
3. Cheap tarps usually last about a year before the sun degrades them and they tear and fall apart.

A quality, properly fitted, full RV cover should protect your vehicle, but wind and sand sometimes get beneath an RV or trailer cover and cause scratches and rubbing damage. To eliminate this problem, wash your RV or trailer covers before putting the cover on, and park it facing into prevailing winds to minimize rubbing. Good quality RV covers will also have sturdy tie-downs. When storing your RV covers and trailer covers, dry them thoroughly in the sun and shake off any dirt. Instead of folding them, roll them up and store them in a rolling trash bin. To prevent mildew, sprinkle your RV cover with anti-mildew crystals and place a container of desiccant in the trashcan with it.
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Smaller trailer covers are easier to care for. Trailer covers for pop-ups, for instance, are small enough to fold and store and are more fitted and less prone to flapping. Look for covers made of sturdy materials like Tyvek or polypropylene to eliminate tearing or ripping. For RVs and large trailers, consider picking up a fitted roof cover so that you can protect the roof from UV damage when you're traveling. For closer-fitting and modular RV covers, look at covers for your propane tanks, top-mounted air conditioning units, and other bulges unique to your RV.

A note from Steve Morris 
I saw a Streamline on the cover of the newest issue of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine and got really excited. I made the bathroom area (in the rear of the trailer) a bedroom, and believe it or not I squeezed a queen sized mattress back there. Went for more of a modern meets rustic look on the interior of this trailer.

The Cover Art on the VCT Magazine:
Dave Warshaw, a San Diego based artist, has been creating custom art and tattoos for the last 20 years. Dave will create custom designs of your vintage trailer just like the ones on this cover! Contact Dave Warshaw at tikishack@me.com for information and pricing.