August 26, 2013
Reader, you may be surprised to learn that there really is a RV Museum.
Just head on down to Elkhart, Indiana and see for yourself.
1954 Yellowstone Travel Trailer. This is an example of the higher line travel trailers made at this time.
1958 Airstream "der Kleine Prinz (Little Prince)
Built as a 10 foot prototype for a potential very small trailer to be sold in the European Caravan market, owner Wally Byam decided not to take it into production, so this the only one.
I think he would have made a great success with it!
1931 Mae West Housecar
Paramount Studios offered this to Mae West to get her to leave the Vaudeville circuit and make movies for them.It was a chauffeur-driven lounge featuring a hot plate stove and ice box. It was used for several years to transport Miss West from her home or hotel to the shooting locations. She had a rocking chair on the back porch where she could enjoy the breeze.
Mae's back porch.
Thor was the owner of several brands including Dutchman who manufactured my T@B in 2007.
A craftsman donated his clamshell model to the RV Museum.
1962 Mallard 13' Travel Trailer
This pristine unit was used regularly by one family for 30 years. It was fully equipped with the common amenities of the day: a kitchen, dining area, and beds for up to five (!) people. If I could turn back the clock I would have this one.
Good-by to the RV museum and Indiana as I cross the great Mississippi River.
Great photos! Thank you for sharing!
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