As we approach retirement age, my wife and I are looking more and more into getting a camping trailer.
Unlike some retirees, we do not want to live on the road full time.
We just want a trailer to camp in from time to time. It would come in very handy when we go and visit our family. Or, when family comes to visit us (the trailer can serve as a guest house). I was looking at a bunch of brand new trailers until my wife found this 1960 antique 48-foot trailer. It is white and blue and had a teardrop shaped. The trailer has been completely restored to look like it did back in 1960 when it was first built. The only issue is that does not have air conditioning or heating. After talking with an HVAC owner friend of mine I think we have come up with a plan. He thinks a small ductless mini-split system could be added under the trailer with just a few duct holes inside where they wouldn’t not even be seen. Of course, the air conditioning and heating would only work if the trailer was plugged into a power source but that would not be an issue most of the time. Also, by putting the main HVAC component under the trailer it would not take away from the antique look. My wife is getting excited about the trailer now as well because she is really into the looks of this antique one. She has been talking about making curtains and has even started picking out fabrics and pulled out her old sewing machine. My HVAC friend and I are going to take a look at the trailer Tuesday. If we both like what we see, and it appears that we can install a ductless mini split heater and air conditioner, I will be taking home the trailer on Tuesday.