​Vintage Camper Trailers Quarantine!

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