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Home › Blog › SOLD: 1956 Vintage Trailer

SOLD: 1956 Vintage Trailer

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Find all my RV renos here: Camper Renovations

It is with a heavy heart that are choosing to sell our dear, Gidget! Beautifully restored and decorated, this little camper has given us many wonderful memories. Our family of 5 has recently become, 6. As much as we have talked about cramming inside for the next several years, we have set our eyes on something a little bigger and are moving on to new adventures!

Asking Price: $8,900

Details:

  • Located in Livonia, MI – We will not deliver, you must come prepared to tow it away!
  • 16′ long (not including tongue)
  • Approximately 1,800 pounds dry weight (we had her weighed while we were in the remodeling phase, so this may have changed just slightly)
  • 1956 Century, made in Detroit by the Federal Trailer Co
  • We purchased a few years ago and completely gutted and restored the interior and painted the exterior
  • No AC, but we installed a 12V ceiling vent fan that works wonders!
  • Sleeps 4 to 5: Table converts to a bed which can fit 2 adults (but it’s tight!), full size bed in the back with a single bunk over top. My husband and I got cozy and slept in the front on the fold down table, while the kids slept in back.
  • No bathroom, but we purchased a little marine style toilet that worked great for the kids.
  • Working sink with new faucet
  • Spacious refrigerator with freezer (can fit a full size milk jug)
  • Microwave
  • All new wiring and outlets
  • 2 Large closets
  • Lots of cupboard space and storage spots
  • Storage under bench seats and under bed in back
  • New laminate wood flooring
  • New paint throughout
  • Comes fully furnished and decorated
  • Under the counter mounted TV and DVD player
  • Awning and poles
  • Table that attaches outside camper
  • Frame has been re-welded and reinforced anywhere that was showing signs of weakness. Tongue was extended.
  • New tail lights were installed and wired.
  • All gas lines were removed, no furnace installed but we will include our little space heater with thermostat.
  • Slideshow below, or find more pictures here: Gidget the Vintage Trailer
  • Find pictures on instagram with #gidgetgoescamping or #rvrenosbysarah
  • Connect with me on instagram here: @purposeblog

To-Do List:

  • Not all windows open and there are a few screens missing
  • Threshold of door needs to be reinforced with new metal trim
  • You get the charm of a 1956 trailer, but she needs continued attention and maintenance. I check her over every Spring to watch for leaks and make sure to re-caulk anywhere that is showing signs of age or cracking.

Find all my RV renos here: Camper Renovations

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About Sarah Lemp

Sarah is a second generation homeschooling mom. She lives in Metro Detroit with her husband Jay, 5 kids and dog, Edison. They love staying active as a family and going on trips in their renovated RV's. Sarah loves to sing, make pretty things and eat pizza.

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  1. Avatar photoEvelyn

    October 28, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    So glad I found your story, I bought a 17 ft. 1962 Debco camper; to redo. Shortly after my husband and I decided to travel for his work, so haven’t had time to work on it; so it’s been in storage. I will be keeping your blog and information, so when I can follow your information.
    Evelyn

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  2. Avatar photoJill

    February 13, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Just found your work in a CNBC article, WOW! You do some incredible work, and with kids all around too. No idea how you do it. I’m in Upstate NY and just found a reeeeeal beaut for ya, check this baby out: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2552046651588875/

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    • Avatar photoPatty Knox

      January 28, 2021 at 11:37 pm

      Sarah, would love to purchase your paperback book! Please let me know how to do that.
      We have yet to buy a camper,. but the two of us want a small one that is more like a van with a place to sleep in it, fridge, sink, bathroom. One year away from retirement, rent will be too high. We want to see the USA!

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  3. Avatar photoBenita Swisher

    October 17, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    What paint do you use on the exterior and how do you apply it?
    I bought a 1987 class C a few years ago and have renovated the interior but am still needing to beautify the exterior. Thank you for any advice you can give me.

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    • Avatar photoJane Schmitz

      February 6, 2020 at 1:05 am

      I am interested in purchasing a vehicle/home for myself. Could you please contact me at your earliest conscience. Thank you. Jane Schmitz 937-726-4996

      Reply

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Sarah is a second generation homeschooling mom. She lives in Metro Detroit with her husband Jay and 5 kids. They love staying active as a family and going on trips in their renovated camper. Sarah loves to sing, make pretty things and eat pizza.

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