1953 Kit 30ft Park Model Vintage Trailer Walk Through Tour

This is a 1953 Kit 30ft park model vintage trailer. It has no holding tanks because it is meant to be in one place for long periods of time. This trailer has been sold.
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[@bettyhouk8727]

These old trailers were built well the wood interiors are beautiful! That stove was very up to date most stoves were not that Deluxe ,good but just plain Jane ! Those Trailers are havey ! The Aristocrat trailers had Aluminum frame also the Holiday Rambler ,the Air Stream was the first built with a Aluminum frame ! Trailers were the home to most west coast migrant workers who went from California, Oregon,Washington State Idaho and Montana to pick the fresh fruit ( cherries,plums ,prunes ,pears and Apples 🍏 my family went on down to Beautiful Florida to winter and pick Oranges and Grapefruit ! All the States have their own Beauty and we met so meany wonderful people some were migrant’s like us some were just people we met along the way ! Some Mexican some African Americans some from Jamaica some Anglo (white) some American Indian but all working side by side in harmony ! I call them each and everyone friends and brothers and sisters even though we may only have worked together a season or two ! They each have a warm place in my heart and have made my life all the richer having known them and worked side by side with them ! Good people just trying to raise their kids and make a living !

[@CarrieGerenScogginsOfficial]

@BettyHouk, Indeed the whole interior is usually sold wood inside the old mobile homes, as they were solid, built to last. When newer RV makers ask why their RV's are called "junk," and this includes FEMA who was ripped off paying 60,000+ for their tiny mobile homes, the walls are so cheap one can punch their fist through them. Not so in these older tiny mobile homes, they were built solid, like a real home.

[@mobiltec]

Glad to hear from people like you. I love this country also. And yep we're all just trying to get by and feed our families. Enjoy life my friend

[@curtisanderson9062]

A trailer like this is the first home I ever lived in when i was born in 1965

[@ilikequiet6474]

Nice tour thanks. This old park model deserves to be saved.

[@keitht7546]

A piece of history for travel trailer. All you need is a 50’s truck to pull it to an RV park and be the talk of the park. ✌🏽

[@bearball49]

My uncle and his three kids lived in one of these after towing it from NY to FL. I think they lived in it for over two years while their house was being built. It had bunk beds in a center bedroom and one on the back end with bathroom between. Theirs was just a couple of years newer..1956 or 1957. Love these trailers

[@happyjjlli]

I got married in 1964 & our first home was just like this 1.... we were so young we just loved our home. the only thing differents is the kitchen table, we had 2 chairs & a small table...thank you for this video,,,,,,

[@curtismarean6963]

i love these old trailers! it's not often you find one like this in this good a shape. they knew how to make them back then. such style!

[@stevenhilton6555]

My aunt and uncle lived in a 2 br like this one. Love the craftsmanship!

[@dbeaulieu9730]

Loving the flooring. It's called battleship linoleum and as the name implies, it lasts forever.

[@timothyharrison5338]

Dont even think about painting it!! That's the beauty of the siding polish it and it will gleam!!

[@northshore8800]

Who ever buys this lt would be cool if they started a blog during the fix-up..

[@deborahminess4668]

My parents, my older sister and I lived in one just like this in early 1960s near Ft Knox KY for several months while waiting for Army quarters. I was about ten and loved it!

[@HunterMann]

Update 7-28-2020 He sold the trailer a while back. The price was $12,500 or best offer. H. M., Vintage Aluminum

[@dianeconti7602]

I lived in one just like this for 1 year. It was very comfortable. Would love to own one now. Please post an after video. Would love to see this cleaned up.

[@SpaLaLand]

yeah. I feel a little corny...but, this video was very exciting. I love this retro/vintage stuff!

[@reedberry]

Very cool. In early 2020, I had to spend a week in Las Vegas on business but, rather than booking a regular hotel room on the crowded Strip, I went on AirBNB and found a host that had two vintage trailers on their gated property about two miles off the Strip, a 1953 Spartan Mansion and a 1960s era Airstream. I booked the Spartan Mansion. It was in beautiful condition and was much more fun than staying in a hotel.

[@mobiltec]

Love it! Those types of rentals are popping up all over the country now. And they are usually cheaper than a motel...

[@reedberry]

@@mobiltec True. I only paid $104 per night, including taxes and fees. Great deal, and a very unique place to call home for a week. I subscribed to your channel. I'll be checking out your other videos. Have an awesome summer.

[@lightmarker3146]

I grew up living in an old trailer like this . The heater has a fan that " forces" the heat out which doesn't do much in cold weather . We slept with hats ,and lots of blankets in winter. Can't beat the rainy nights listening to the drops on the roof though .

[@shavedbald2]

Beautiful!! They don't build like this anymore. LOVE have it!

[@indie825]

Really nice trailer. It's awesome to see these beauties in such good condition and fun to fix up and rent.

[@Neil-ru7kw]

The interior is so close to the '56 Terry 35 ft. that I lived in with my parents from new until '71 . The angled sink in the same place . The nook was on the same side as the sink in ours , fridge straight across from the sink . Memories 👍

[@ruthannshepherd9054]

I had to laugh. The first house my husband and I bought in 2000 had the exact same counter tops in the kitchen! Our home was originally built in 1954 so I guess that was the popular color scheme then. But this trailer is so well cared for and should make a very nice RV for someone who can appreciate vintage Americana.

[@bajoobiecuzican]

Back in the early 60's, I lived in one of these as a kid. Fond memories. Thanks for the tour.

[@martaparsons5633]

I love it. Problem is finding a place to park it. Thanks for sharing.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

That banquette in the kitchen area is awesome!

[@mobiltec]

Don't you just love that dinette?

[@Tammie-Burns1961]

I wish I had one like that one I love this kind of trailers

[@fresnohighlander]

I have a 18ft 1959 Kinskill, in good condition. My Dad sleeps in it once a year, when he visits. My family had a 40' Spartan Royal Mansion (1955) in the 70's.

[@DChristina]

I had a 1953 Airstream & 1953 Ideal, lived in these 25 years ago in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Good times! Wish I could buy this one- thanks & good luck🌺

[@misskitty8510]

That's very close to looking like my granny old trailer! She lived in it for years!! This brings back so many memories!!! Inside is very much the same except, sink, and stove was on opposite side of the tableside. And the outside who is all one smooth piece of shiny silver.

[@antonioginez5994]

That is so beautiful, very spacious and the bathroom with flush toilet are nice. I love it. 1953 trailer house is still in condition, Thank you of sharing this video with us. I really enjoyed it. The man is very friendly and honest.

[@eileeneclark9011]

7/30/18.....What a nice unit....not very much to do to completely rehab....Wish those walls could talk! And original warranty papers! Reminds me of that Lucy movie where they pulled the trailer with the Cadillac!

[@kerryhart9418]

The Long Long Trailer - staring Lucille Ball & Desie Arnezz

[@kurtfoster3640]

it was a 55' Pontiac.

[@philipanderson4673]

@@kurtfoster3640 It was a Mercury....

[@philipanderson4673]

@@kerryhart9418 Arnaz

[@philipanderson4673]

It was a Mercury

[@lisamcdonald2877]

My parents lived in a 2br trailer when I was born. I don't know how similar it was to this one, but plan to show the video to my mom for a comparison. Cool look into the past.

[@rachelsamson7050]

My retirement dream home near a beach!!! Oh my :)

[@tapper701]

Just no lions & tigers & bears ... Oh my ...

[@annic7995]

It's very kozy. I love everything about this mobile/manufaktured home! 😇

[@robw3027]

Enjoyed the tour. Great trailer I figure with lots of potential. A time capsule- all that wood and a layout so different from a modern trailer.

[@hairylarry6167]

Any roof over your head, is better than no roof at all. I lived in a 30 foot long by 8' wide trailer? In Florida. Got me through.

[@patriciasizemore6196]

How sweet is this Ole Gal …. been looking for something like this for a few years , they are hard to find . I have the perfect spot for Her .

[@mobiltec]

She is for sale. If you are interested just email me...

[@johannasieders-english3974]

Lived in one of these in the mid 70s, for summer. Convinced us to eventually buy a 32ft. fifth wheel. Loved it. Winer and summer in Quebec and Sault Ste. Marie. Great way to live!

[@Iris_Collins]

My husband and I had one of these more than 20 years ago. This one is in A LOT better shape than ours was, since ours had spent quite a bit of time in a horse field.

[@JonalistTwitMe]

Looks like one my parents, my brother, & I lived in back in the 60's at Crestview Trailer Park in Ft Walton Beach Florida. I loved that trailer, my brother & I slept in bunk beds in the rear of it. I believe my father bought it in Greenville South Carolina when he was stationed at Donaldson AFB (Donaldson Air Force Base in Greenville County remains Toxic with garbage & waste -“high-risk” contamination).

[@lisashelton3241]

I absolutely love it! I could live in this the rest of my life! Thank you so much for sharing! If I had the money I would come and get it!❤😊

[@-OPPORTUNITYBARN-]

What a beauty! I wish I lived closer to you I'd give you a hand! Nice job great detail on the video, & CL add. Best to you Larry!

[@grayeagleswolves]

This is Beautiful

[@MrMark1325]

My grandparents had one about like this. Was not lived in anymore used as storage for stuff. Had cupboard full of vintage nudi mags. Was my favorite hideout growing up in the 80s.

[@maryq4546]

I love the trailer! I lived in one like just like that. Also my parents had one at the Delaware shore very similar. The are rare and unique in that condition!

[@310McQueen]

The original Tiny House... from 65 years ago.

[@northshore8800]

Where is Lucy and Ricky..The long long Trailer

[@lovemetoknowme1115]

north shore Lol ✌😁👍. I 💘 Lucy I loved that movie too.

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

My favorite movie!!

[@DMACHOLMAN]

The fact that you know about that movie. Your my kinda person.

[@zigzagz_8423]

I was thinking that's what it was.. I'm also laughing 👣

[@cindysmith8349]

What's the name of the movie ? I guess I haven't seen the movie... I watched alot of shows with Lucy but I haven't seen a movie about her...

[@lilahnewton7940]

The trailer is just wonderful 😀I love it. So much potential.

[@bubblez2u]

Love it!! So wish I had a place for this beauty.

[@ladycharsw]

Very nice old trailer. Good fixed up

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

If only I had somewhere to put this home...... Wow! What a find!! I think of the movie, starring Desi Arnaz and Lucile Ball, The Long, Long Trailer. I love the story behind all mobile homes/ trailers, of this era. They were housing for young families, after the war. They were movable housing for families of the workers who were constructing, and building our interstate system ( freeways ) in the US. This park model is in such great shape! I hope that someone buys this, and has fun restoring this wonderful vintage house trailer! Thanks!! :D

[@poormanssewing4200]

I remember when I was about 5 or 6 years old living in a trailer somewhere to this one I really did like it

[@billmaffit2586]

We lived in one of these in 1977. Our floor plan was only slightly different. Our fridge was where the stove is, the stove was on the back wall against the bathroom wall, and our sink was directly below the window. We also had the “L” shaped booth. Our bedroom had the bed on the back wall in the center with a dresser on one side, closet on the other. Ours was pale green and sky blue; funky 1950’s colors

[@mobiltec]

I would live in this trailer. I would have loved to have been able to keep it.

[@MikeReed]

That would be a sweet trailer all done up.

[@FrankiesFancy]

As long as it is restored and not remodeled. God I hate when people get their hands on trailers like this then gut them to make them look like new trailers...ugly and plain. Why buy an old trailer and make it new inside? Just buy a new trailer and make it look old outside!

[@barbgardiner5719]

Flashback to my first home! Had 1 just like this one

[@jamesneale5554]

I kinda getting hooked on old woodie type vintage like a history time machine. Alot trailers made after great depression land yachts popped up everywhere. The Watchman

[@cuernavacadave]

How I’d love to find one like this in my area!! I’d be so tempted to buy it just so I could look at it. Thanks for sharing!

[@richardhudak685]

I had a 1955 vagabond Lots of memories wish I still had it 😥

[@deborahramsey9347]

Oh my I love that trailer I've always wanted to have one effect when I was a a kid when I moved out that's what I always wanted to live in with an old trailer well I guess I did I ended up in an old trailer house but I now live in a RV destination trailer it's nothing compared to what you're showing us so I love that trailer

[@joycependleton589]

I lived in one very similar to this one years ago. I Loved it.💞

[@larrysnyder3475]

Beautiful

[@fancysfolly554]

I would LOVE to have one of these old trailers...restore it to its original condition and put it on a foundation in the Smoky Mountains! My idea of paradise.

[@sct4040]

I am fascinated by trailers cause I always loved toy houses😊

[@mobiltec]

These are definately toy houses.

[@simon5005]

I lived in a very similar type in Concord, Mass back in 1974. I'm hoping to find one for my retirement in two years.

[@mobiltec]

They are out there. The big ones are just now starting to get popular so don't wait to find your dream trailer.

[@colebowen4521]

One of the "original" tiny homes!

[@clumpyanddumpylawncare4020]

I love the wood! Much better than white or grey paint.

[@christinasirr7138]

Exactly like the first trailer I lived in after getting married on salt spring island in 1990!

[@hairylarry6167]

The interior is a perfect duplicate of a trailer I rented in Florida. A roof is a roof. It was better than being homeless!

This is almost identical to my 1947 Yellowstone. All my birch/appliances are in excellent condition and I have the bed. i would sell mine if I could get the right price.

[@mannyj4751]

Enjoyed the Walk thru.... sounds like a sales pitch but nothing about cost.

[@mobiltec]

It's a walk through tour. I've done lots of them.

[@1mthrkrjim724]

My grandma and grandpa had one of those when I was a kid on there mountain probably . I loved that place. Now I'm looking to down size and just buy a peace of property and put something like that on it . How much are you asking for it

[@wrenchman3702]

Beautiful Trailer! Bigger than some one bedroom apartments. I would love to own one like this and travel

[@mobiltec]

It towed really nice too. We took it over the Sierras from Reno past Lake Tahoe and down to San Fransisco...

[@RedfishInc]

I would love to find an old trailer like this to live in.

[@alaitain]

I've lived in one of these model in 1982 / 1984 rental with my 1 yr old Daughter. Thinking I paid $125 a month. Then a Job, money , income, I moved on up in life to better life style.

[@NomadicRamblersAdventures]

Nice !

[@Trance88]

Interesting old trailer. Of course, its always the bathrooms of these things that are the worst part.Would be cool to see this thing fully restored.

[@rneustel388]

I would love to have something like this. The materials used are such good quality-nothing like what you’d get today unless you were willing to pay lots of money, and maybe not even then.

[@deandupont5503]

I lived in a nearly identical trailer for almost three years... Right now, I'm not sure if I'm feeling nostalgia or PTSD.

[@sharonlatour6230]

cute! love vintage!!

[@jennifergordon3617]

That counter top! So Retro and awesome!

[@kevinpride6543]

I have a 1953 Airfloat Landyacht. It has Round Porthole windows and a yacht-like interior. Needs restoration or I will modify.

[@samcharters8229]

My niece just bought a 1953 Brentwood w/port hole windows, can't find anything on it tho.

[@jefspencer7687]

I basically have this exact trailer, only a few feet longer, mine has double the hallway closet with a window in the middle... I used to mow an old woman's yard in rural Kentucky and repeatedly try to buy it from her, but it never was for sale, as it was being used for storage.. but GOD rest her, she wound up leaving it to me.

[@mobiltec]

How neat!

[@sabrinakopke8911]

Oml it's gorgeous!

[@lifeintheranchito825]

I am remodeling a 1950 travelite hommette ...its a beauty

[@g.cosper8306]

That water damage near the windows can mean wall damage behind; buyer beware. Bathroom will need a total gut. Excellent shape for its age, though.

[@mobiltec]

Yes it needs a little work. Very solid trailer for the most part though. That paneling can be repaired and all the windows must be removed for re-sealing anyhow. I mention that in the video. Thanks for the comment.

[@DP-jy2ge]

Are you kidding? That bathroom is PERFECT, apart from that ugly white modern panels lining the shower/bath. Changing anything in the bathroom (or any of the trailer for that matter) would be a travesty.

[@FrankiesFancy]

@DP 63 - I'm right there with you. People like G. Cosper terrify me. They're always into erasing the history of these gorgeous vintage pieces. They are just lazy because it's cheaper and faster to rip everything apart and put in all that ugly, common new crap than restore the original beauty.

[@donnahannah1367]

I wish had the money to buy that it was made the same year I was born

[@sharroncalundan7794]

Better than those ridiculous tiny homes.

[@mobiltec]

I totally agree.

[@judithneeley5229]

I am presently living in a 50s Spartan. It's lost most of it's original fixtures as the landlord gutted and switched things all around. Yours is in better shape, for the most part.

[@alcoholic2412]

OMG I lived in this exact same model trailer in Phoenix 30 years ago! Of course it wasn't in as good of shape as this one

[@phyllisbowen1445]

So STINKIN cute‼️

[@isaacoakes3378]

Where do you find parts for a trailer like this?? I just got a 1951 exactly like this and I’m not finding anything!

[@mobiltec]

I tell everyone who enters my class on trailer restoration, "welcome to the biggest scavenger hunt of your life. Visit my website. www.cannedhamtrailers.com

[@JacindaH]

The original, epic cool, tiny house.

[@sharonbsoucy298]

Brings back memories...

[@trevorr.eagles5377]

This would be a really cool trailer for a Summer home in a village out by a bay, or something like that. I lie the style, especially that birch woodwork throughout !

[@dorothrawalker1389]

Dang wish I could get it I just love it.

[@thornbird6768]

Love it , in great shape for the age x

[@amydecker6207]

Lovely trailer! Please wear soft soled shoes in future videos. Your shoes scraping and shuffling were very loud.

[@mobiltec]

They were sandals.

[@IngePotzuweit-rb8ui]

where does the toilet hook up to??

[@mobiltec]

This is a park model so the toilet just hooks directly up to the park sewer. No tanks in a park model.

[@iluvdrywall]

Nice video! I have a mid 50s Detroiter with the exact same floor plan, like they were both off the same assembly line.

[@Voirreydirector]

Oh how nice! This is the Imperial Kit kinda based on the Marlette, yes? No, maybe the one next down in size. Please don’t tell me you sold someone that death trap heater! What a great way to ensure no way out. I am very glad you rescued this little treasure. That was called starter flooring, it is part of what holds everything together! I assume you have peaked underneath, it was probably built correctly, but gluing down that flooring could cover a multitude of sins. I once saw a Bluebird taken on the road which had nearly separated into two, apparently the flooring was all that had kept it together. I do like the little thirties and forties, highly restorable for the money for warm climates.

[@tapper701]

Something you did not highlight in kitchen area next to stove. Looks like a pull out cutting board/prep area above drawers. For its time this mobile home was well thought out. Could be a good floorplan to manufacture again with todays technology. Likely would be well received in the marketplace. Cheers !

[@mobiltec]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@wobu5361]

Wow an oil heater in an rv! This should be interesting!

[@sabrinakopke8911]

Love the disco, not even bothered that it's too loud, can't be bothered dancing

[@mobiltec]

Im better at editing now. So lets dance!