While I used to be planning my sixth Cross nation roadtrip, happening the i40 a lot of the means, I found a free RV Museum on route 66 in Amarillo Texas. If you’re a historical past lover like myself, discovering a RV Museum is one thing you don’t come throughout on a regular basis, however is certainly price a cease if you could find one! I at all times take pleasure in touring totally different RV’s and campers, testing totally different structure & designs. It’s very thrilling if they’re uncommon classic campers you don’t see on a regular basis. I knew I needed to test it out!
The Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum was began by Father Jack and Son Trent. They have a ardour for gathering and restoring classic RVs, campers, bikes and memorabilia. For the final 25 years, they’ve collected a singular show of campers that go way back to the 1930’s all the best way as much as the 1970’s.
When I first walked into the museum, I felt like I used to be strolling by a time capsule. The distinctive assortment of RV’s blew me away! You can inform with most of those older campers, the standard and the eye to element is unmatched when in comparison with in the present day’s RV’s.
The World’s First Winnebago Itasca
One of Winnebago’s oldest RV’s, the world’s first Itasca has a cheerful residence within the Traveland RV Museum. This stunning RV was inbuilt 1975. It’s first residence was in Winnebago’s welcome heart for over 20 years.
This Itsca was barely pushed, with solely 6,000 miles on its odometer. The motorhome comes absolutely geared up with roof A/C, L.P Furnace, Generator, Gas/Electric Fridge and water heater. This shocked me, it just about has all the pieces my newer 2016 RV has.
You can inform when you stroll inside, this RV’s pristine situation. This was certainly one of my favourite campers to tour due to its intelligent structure and a focus to element. When you stroll inside, you might be greeted by a sunflower yellow shag carpet that superbly compliments the floral blue upholstery that adorns the seat covers. When I sat within the driver’s seat, I immediately felt comfy, the leather-based & cloth design made for a snug seat and appears nice as nicely.
In the cab space, there are two fold out sofas that flip into beds and a dinette. The kitchen’s absolutely geared up with a full oven, deep sink and convection microwave. Towards the again is a full rest room, the bathe has a small deep tub should you wished to take a pleasant mini bubble bathtub. And the closet area was large enough for a pleasant measurement wardrobe.
The World’s Oldest Airstream
If you ever puzzled what the primary Airstream appears like, look no additional than this museum. This 1935 Torpedo Airstream was owned by one household, the Holman Family for 81 years. Because of how outdated this airstream is, we couldn’t step inside, however from the home windows, you’ll be able to see the craftsmanship that was put into the primary airstream. When I glanced inside from the window, it jogged my memory of a ship home boat. This airstream was decked out from ground to ceiling in stunning chestnut wooden. It was a reasonably easy structure, however had a component of class to it that’s unmatched. From the skin, I like the “1935” engraving with the celebs, it’s positively a certainly one of a sort camper you’ll by no means quickly neglect.
Rare War Trailers & Motorcycles
One of essentially the most fascinating trailers I got here throughout was the 1941 Westcraft Trailer and 1936 Alma that was parked subsequent to a 1942 Harley Davidson WLA.
First, the 1936 Alma’s story is so distinctive! This classic trailer was present in a barn 20 miles from the Alma manufacturing facility! This stunning trailer is all unique and has not been restored, however was used throughout WW2. Walking inside, you’ll be able to inform it didn’t want any restoration, it’s in pristine situation! What I liked most about this unrestored trailer was the wooden craftsmanship and the superb furnace that’s nestled subsequent to the kitchen. Next to the trailer is the well-known 1942 Harley Davidson WLA, also referred to as the “motorcycle that won the war”, these had been the bikes utilized in WW2. This Harley Davidson WLA is correctly geared up and restored to its unique situation.
Finally, the 1941 Westcraft Trailer is uncommon due to its trolly roof, of which only a few exist. When you stroll inside, you’ll be able to see how the trolley roof provides the trailer a wider “train passenger car” really feel. The Westcraft was made in Los Angeles. Westcraft made prime of the road trailers from the 1940’s and 1950’s. This particular trailer was owned by a WW2 Defense Worker.
What I liked most about this trailer was the dwelling area, it jogged my memory of strolling right into a Gentleman’s Study. You’re greeted by two luxurious leather-based seats, a beautiful vintage radio that has an vital a part of historical past resting on its prime shelf: {A photograph} of the battleship Sigourney utilized in WW1 & WW2 and was signed by 17 United States Presidents.
Taking a visit to this historic RV Museum left me impressed with it’s consideration to element and craftsmanship. The Sisemore household did an incredible job displaying and preserving this distinctive a part of historical past. If you’re on the route 66 street journey and occur to cease by Amarillo Texas, this place is certainly price a cease!
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