Introduction

Hi my name is Kari. I have a goal of rebuilding my 1966 Northwest Coach Little Dipper. It’s a “vintage trailer”. Little did I know when this idea came to me that there was already a vibrant community of vintage trailer enthusiasts. I have been researching and learning so much about the process it will take to make my trailer safe, cool and fun. I expect this process to be filled with a lot of learning and growth. The end goal is to have something small I can tow myself. Something I can pour my creative ideas into and something I can have to get away from the city life and go where I can see the stars and hear the springtime frogs. I also want to be able to have it to go places where I can bring my camera.

As it turns out I put the cart before the horse. I should have done a lot more research before I purchased a trailer to restore. I am happy with the one I found. She’s what is referred to as a “toaster style” vintage trailer vs. the traditional “canned ham”. In her I see a George Jeston style cosmic silhouette on the outside. On the inside I see a more traditional look with the beautiful Ash wood interior. I’m going to enjoy doing the hard work, the designing and getting away from the noise when it’s finished!

Day One

Day One

Goal. 1966 Northwest Coach Little Dipper pulled by my restored 1972 Chevy pickup.

Goal. 1966 Northwest Coach Little Dipper pulled by my restored 1972 Chevy pickup.

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