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Renowned automotive writer Pat Foster celebrates the simple joy of hitting the highway in a vintage camper, trailer, RV, or van in this illustrated examination of their hardware and cultural histories.The look, the feel, and the sheer style of vintage campers and trailers are impossible to duplicate in sterile modern units. It’s little wonder more and more of us, from all walks and ages, are ditching the increasingly hectic modern life and rediscovering the simple freedom of small, uncluttered spaces and the wide-open road.In Vintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops, Foster breaks down the subject by camper categories, illustrating his knowledgeable text with evocative modern photography of restored and original-condition campers, as well as period photos and advertising art. Sidebars examine topics like:Clever designs that make small living possibleThe evolution of campers and gear over the agesTips for trailer livingFirst-person anecdotes from enthusiastsAnd much moreAlong the way, Foster covers all of the most popular camper and van brands, such as Winnebago, Airstream, Shasta, Spartan, Scamp, Volkswagen, and more.Whether lived on the road, your driveway, or your armchair—your minimalist adventure starts here. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks (March 23, 2021)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760366810


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.93 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 0.65 x 11.55 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,375,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #510 in Small Homes & Cottages #884 in Automotive History (Books) #1,079 in Camping (Books)


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    • Great book
Loved this book...great addition to my camper book collection
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021 by Holly C Wick
    • A must for vintage trailer enthusiasts
Very informative and interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021 by CM
    • For the Nostalgic Armchair Traveler
The newer generation that is fascinated with the Tiny House craze may not know that this is nothing new. Basically, what’s old is new again. In Vintage Campers Trailers & Teardrops, author Patrick R. Foster gives us an in-depth look at the history of those portable, mini-habitats. This book is filled with photos, short articles, advertising clippings, jokes, and general knowledge about portable homes. There are chapters on the tow-along, camper shells, the classic VW campervans (yes, this is my fav), the iconic Airstream, and pop-ups. All chapters are packed with photos and vignettes of the life and times “back then”. This is a wonderful book for the nostalgic armchair traveler. This would be a great gift for that hard to buy for grandpa or uncle plus this would make a thoughtful donation to the library of your local senior center. But, be sure to keep one for yourself. BTW – the best joke in the book is an old camper saying: “The Good Lord made shinbones strictly to help people find their trailer hitch in the dark”. Been there, done that. The newer generation that is fascinated with the Tiny House craze may not know that this is nothing new. Basically, what’s old is new again. In Vintage Campers Trailers & Teardrops, author Patrick R. Foster gives us an in-depth look at the history of those portable, mini-habitats. This book is filled with photos, short articles, advertising clippings, jokes, and general knowledge about portable homes. There are chapters on the tow-along, camper shells, the classic VW campervans (yes, this is my fav), the iconic Airstream, and pop-ups. All chapters are packed with photos and vignettes of the life and times “back then”. This is a wonderful book for the nostalgic armchair traveler. This would be a great gift for that hard to buy for grandpa or uncle plus this would make a thoughtful donation to the library of your local senior center. But, be sure to keep one for yourself. BTW – best joke in the book is an old camper saying: “The Good Lord made shinbones strictly to help people find their trailer hitch in the dark”. Been there, done that. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021 by Miss Barbara
    • Such a fun book!
This is a high quality book with a hard cover, thick pages and strong binding. The font chosen is clear and easy to read and sized to be easy to see. The pictures and adverts are printed crisply and large enough to be seen without feeling like they're wasting space. This is such a fun trip down memory lane . . . as a kid that was raised camping in a pup (pop up) that transitioned as a young adult to tent and backpacking, and then when I had my own kids went through a transition of pup to hybrid to TT (travel trailer) I loved everything about this book. The narrative is easy to read and gives a wide variety of historical background not limited to campers, but focusing on things that have impacted the development of the trailer industry and experience. This is a book I will keep on my shelf and revisit often. A great find! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021 by CNH
    • Beautiful book.
Very lovely book. However, was looking for more teardrop, since it is in the title... the 5 pages of 'teardrops' were more tiny trailers... not the teardrop we know today.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022 by B George
    • One of the Best Art and Photography Books I've Seen
Vintage Campers, Trailers, and Teardrops is by Patrick R. Foster and published by Motorbooks. This book contains photographs and art that goes back to the twenties and has over one hundred and fifty pages of text. Vintage Campers appeals to a century's worth of campers. This includes travel clubs like Sisters on the Fly, whose motto is “No men, no kids, be nice, have fun.” This is a beautiful book (size 81/2 X 11 inches) with stunning colors. It has eight chapters describing trailers that were called “canned hams,” “silver bullets,” “covered wagons,” and of course the world-famous Airstream. There's a separate chapter on European camping. The British and the Germans really vans. There's a 1960 Holiday House Model 19 that looks like it belongs to someone who wanted to take their own Dairy Queen on vacation with them. Some of the photographs are black and white, but are almost as interesting as the ones in color, which sometimes match the cars on display next to them on the grass. Native Americans used travois—netting between poles used to carry belongings from campsite to campsite. I've seen historical photographs of these. Some of the best photographs in Patrick Foster's book are the ones of vacationers who have used their campers to travel to the water. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021 by takingadayoff
    • Save your money
I received this book recently and it took me about 2 minutes to decide to send it back. It's poorly researched compared to other books on the subject. The construction of the history of classic trailers is disjointed and lacks any logical progression. Very often the author fails to identify a make of a trailer in a picture and since many of the examples shown are from the 60s and even the 70s, the laziness in the research, or lack thereof, is obvious. There are many far superior books on the subject available. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021 by Daniel C.
    • Interesting Coffee Table Book, Fun Photos & Light History
This is not an all encompassing history of campers – I did not expect it to be. It is a lovely coffee table book with lots of photos & information on vintage campers. Many of the photos are advertisements from the day, many in black & white & lots in color. My father-in-law loves this book – he & my mother-in-law lived in a camper when they were first married & there was a housing shortage from all the GI’s coming home from the war. They owned campers thru the years & some of them are in this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021 by Katawampas

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