Here's something I hadn't considered...

I don't know why I didn't think of it myself!

At least it's more balanced than this





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It was only a few years ago that I desperately wanted a vintage trailer. Like now, I searched high and low, never finding the one I wanted at the price I could afford. I ended up buying a tent and camped as I had prior to our pop-up days.

Yesterday, my fantasy trailer appeared on craigslist, at a more than affordable and reasonable price price!

1966 Aristocrat Lil Loafer

The picture above was lifted from the Aristocrat Travel Trailer website

"Fun Vintage Travel Trailer - $1000 (East Side)


Super cute vintage travel trailer for sale. Sleeps four. Mini kitchen. Tags good through November 2011. I have pulled this with my Ford Explorer."


I emailed the advertiser, immediately, with a few questions. I was hoping that maybe, just maybe, the little trailer was self contained and had a bathroom.


Alas, it was not to be.


"1964 Aristocrat Lil Loafer. Approx. 12' - NOT self-contained. Runs on electric or propane. There is a little fridge. Replaced all upholstered items in approx. '04."

My head and heart seem to always be at odds with each other. My heart says, "We can make this work!" My head says, "We NEED a bathroom and to be able to carry/hold water!"

I've sent the ad to a few friends and hopefully one of them will buy it so I can stop arguing with myself. I've looked at enough of these little vintage trailers to know that this particular little trailer is a bargain. Someone is going to scoop this sweet, little tin can up, in a hurry.

And yes, I often talk about/to myself in the third person. Sometimes I'm referencing me, myself and I. Other times I'm including Stumpy.


UPDATE: I received a note from the owner this morning and this trailer was sold, yesterday. No surprise there!

Margaret, who blogs at 1963 Aristocrat Lil Loafer Restoration, has done a beautiful restoration on a '63. Her work on the trailer is detailed throughout the blog.

And I don't know anyone who hasn't admired the beautiful, vintage trailers belonging to Sisters On The Fly.

Place NOT to go

Plan K. Wait! No! Maybe it's Plan Q

I don't know, I've lost track.
So, I am pretty sure I am going to pass on the Shasta. It had a few problems that showed themselves in the inspection. Expensive problems.

I really thought this was it. Theo. The One. I really needed this one to be The One. My heart says go, my brain says no.


I'm going to be smart and listen to my head, for a change.

The thing is, I am REALLY sick of shopping for a rig. I've been doing it for a loooooooong time!

Maybe I should just build one. Like this:

Some plywood, a little duct tape, a few tarps and we're ready to go.


Really, I want an RV for comfort and convenience. I want running water, the refrigeration, the bed, and the bathroom facilities. I want to be able to leave a campsite and know everything is, basically, secured.

Is this what I need? I really think it is, if I want to full time. But, in the meantime, can I live out of my truck without spending too much money to make it possible. I don't want to spend another summer in the desert!

And, can I continue to save money and shop for the RV without a base?

Should I use the Ouija Board or the Magic 8 Ball?


Moving forward...