Grand Rapids Camper, Travel, & RV Show

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Thanks for attending our "Freedom in a Can," presentations at the Grand Rapids, Michigan, Camper, Travel, & RV Show.

Link to our 5 minutes of fame on WZZM13, Grand Rapids, MI

 Below are some resources we discussed in our presentation to help get you started on your own adventures on the road in a vintage trailer like ours.  Whatever the size, style or year, make it your own and get out there!

 Vintage Camper Resources
eBay (Note:  On eBay, “vintage travel trailers” will bring up the most options.)
Vintage Campers for Sale on FaceBook
vintagetrailersupply.com
ynotcamperrestoration.com
vintagecampers.com
customvintagetrailerparts.com
americanvintagecamper.com
vintagetrailershop.com
customvintagetrailerparts.com
Also, get to know the guy at your local machine / custom metal shop.  They can make custom parts for you that are hard to find.

 Camping Locators
thedyrt.com
freecampsites.net
www.freecampground.com
Bureau of Land Management
Walmart Locations

Social Media Groups
Tin Can Tourists: tincantourists.com  
    TCT FaceBook Group:  facebook.com/groups/tincantourists
Workamper Forum: forums.workamper.com
Vintage RV Restoration:  facebook.com/groups/vintagervrestoration

Work-Trade and/or Seasonal Paid OpportunitiesAmazon Camper Force:  amazonfulfillmentcareers.com
Cool Works:  www.coolworks.com
Craigslist: craigslist.org 
National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges: volunteer.gov
Workamper:  www.workamper.com
Working Couples:  workingcouples.com
WWOOF:  wwoofusa.org
Workers on Wheels:  www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com
Temp Work:  www.kellyservices.com/Global/home 
General Seasonal Work:  Retail stores, UPS, etc. are always hiring during the holidays! 
More Ideas: 10-ideas-for-mobile-self-employment  
Look in the local classifieds or on Monster.com


Videos (if you really want to waste some time watching there are thousands of these, some good, some not...)
Yellowstone Camper Restoration
Canned Ham Trailer Project - The Beginning
Vintage Trailer Restoration -1958 Trotwood Camper 

Solar and Alternative Energy
Renogy Solar Products www.renogy.com/
Goal Zero Portable Products: www.goalzero.com
Go Power:  gpelectric.com
Camping World: www.campingworld.com
Outside Supplies RV Solar Guide: www.outsidesupply.com
Amazon Solar Starter Kit Under $200

Other Blogs & Podcasts about Living Smaller on the Road.  
Online RV Summit: http://rvsummit.com/?ref=33

Wandering Workers:  

Comet Camper: www.cometcamper.com
Vintage Revivals:  www.vintagerevivals.com
Gone with the Wynns:  www.gonewiththewynns.com


 Thanks for coming to the show, and feel free to comment on our blog or contact us via facebook.  Yours, Shari & Hutch

Comments

  1. Melissa ThumJanuary 22, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Thank you for coming to the GR RV Show!

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  2. ORINEAugust 26, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    you will find all estores in one place, please visit http://carkart.com/, it offers a wide range of selective and branded products from different online stores (eshops) which helps buyer to choose the product easily they want to buy. Whatever you need, chances are you’ll find it at rv supplies

    ReplyDelete
  3. GennieMarch 31, 2016 at 7:04 AM

    It's really a helpful thing,.
    water damage

    ReplyDelete

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