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The Trailer Pond

The Trailers: 1958 Kenskill Deluxe, 1959 Terry, 1962 Aristocrat, 1956 Jewel, and (not shown) a 1959 Shasta

Hitched To: Jaime and Carl Holm, founders of Tinker Tin Trailer Co., which provides vintage trailer rentals

Currently Parked: In Alta Colina Vineyard, an organic winery in Paso Robles, CA

Last year, two trailer rescuers refurbished five midcentury trailers—each painted a different candy-­colored shade—and created a trailer-park resort on a picturesque 130-acre property in wine country. Campers (each equipped with a double bed) start at $175 per night and include access to a communal kitchen, campfire area, dock, and hiking trails. Catered meals, yoga instruction, wine-blending classes, and transportation to Central Coast sites are also available.

The Petrone Family Homestead

The Trailer: A 2003 Cougar Keystone

Hitched To: Blogger Ashley Petrone, husband Dino, and kids Gabe, Gavin, and Quinn

Currently Parked: Ventura, CA

A year ago, Ashley and Dino found their dream property: 2.2 acres in southern California. The catch? The land lacked a house. So the family made the decision to sell their five-bedroom home and buy, renovate, and move into a 180-square-foot trailer while building their forever digs. “It’s given us more time to enjoy being together,” says Ashley, who documents the “joy in the in-between” on her Instagram feed.

"Trailer Swift"

The Trailer: 1951 Spartan Royal Mansion

Hitched To: Designer Bailey McCarthy, husband Peter, and their two kids

Currently Parked: Bellville, TX

As an interior designer, Bailey travels a lot. So when her infant son was diagnosed with a lung condition that prevented him from flying, the resourceful mom scooped up this vintage number on eBay Motors for extended family getaways. After a two-year renovation—and her son’s much improved health—the 265-square-foot, cheekily named camper now serves as guest quarters at the family farm in Southeast Texas. Says Bailey: “Even though she’s tiny, our friends fight over who gets to stay here when they visit.”

Stainless countertops and black cabinets add a modern edge. Bailey replaced all of the trailer’s original paneling with burl wood and added cafe curtains in Lee Jofa Althea fabric. The futon folds out for extra sleeping space.

Sally the Pop-Up Shop

The Trailer: 1966 Airstream Globe Trotter

Hitched To: Siblings and small business owners Austin Shafer and Amanda Shafer Kelley

Currently Parked: Starkville, MS

The Shafers come from a long line of restorers, so when they decided to launch a mobile pop-up shop for their respective emerging businesses (vintage dishware and interior design for her; hardware and tool restoration for him), they joined forces to buy a trailer in need of some pretty major TLC. After three months of elbow grease—Austin built all the custom shelves to showcase their wares—it’s now ready to roll to events all over the country. That is, when they're not filming their new pilot for HGTV.

Matt and Beau wanted to see the country, but that can get expensive. So they took their savings and spent $4,000 (plus $1,000 in shipping!) on a mode of travel that could double as a place to stay. After three months and an additional $5,000 in hands-on updates (custom-cut cypress triangular floors, new shelves, Hygge & West wallpaper) the guys are ready to hit the road. First up: North Carolina. (Follow their adventures on their blog at Probably This.)

Matt and Beau preserved the original tangerine orange sink, range, and hood and brushed on a concrete overlap atop the original countertop. Next to the kitchen, the space under the banquette is now a dog bed for Fox.