Tour a 1953 New Moon vintage trailer, similar to the one in the movie The Long, Long Trailer. 

6/11/22 Update: I get many comments saying that there are features in this trailer, that are different than the one in the movie. I just saw this post on a vintage camper group on FB, and wanted to share it with you. The source of this comment knows much more about vintage trailers than I do. *"Actually a real trailer was never used., only set builds based on a 1953 New Moon Trailer, but even the set builds depict many features that real New Moon trailers never offered."* I would also suggest to read other comments on this video. I filmed this in October of 2020. The trailer is not mine, and I was just going by what the owner told me.

I will never forget that movie Desi and Lucy made. It’s one of my favorites.

I see the breadbox and metallic salt & pepper shakers, the light fixtures, the ice box, and the bedsheets. I see my grandparents and a five year old boy like it was yesterday. Thank you so much.

The Long Long Trailer is one of my favorite movies of all time. I’ve seen it dozens of times over my lifetime.

I love vintage trailers. In January 2020, I had to spend a week in Las Vegas on business but, rather than booking a room at a big hotel on the crowded Las Vegas Strip, I went on AirBNB and booked a gorgeous, beautifully maintained 1953 Spartan Mansion travel trailer on a gated property about two miles off the strip that included parking. The hosts actually have two vintage trailers on their property that they rent out on AirBNB, the Spartan Mansion and an Airstream. So cool!

Really awesome. I just bought a 59 new moon for 450 dollars and im turning it into a tiny home.

How lovely of them to show their home. It's gorgeous. He had a few humorous comments added in which added to the whole experience. Well done !

WOW! Lucy and Desi would be proud. She was my 7th cousin on the Ball side of my family tree. I've seen the movie (The Long, Long Trailor) at least 6 times. I never get tired of it. What a great home to own. 😁😁😁

I lived in one of these houses as a kid. That was 55 years ago. It was so small. It had 2 bedrooms. My dad built a new house next to it. It was put out in the pasture for the animals. The last I knew it was still standing 😊

Just awesome..So where do you keep all the rocks? 🤗

I lived in one of these in the 50’s! I was young and it was a blast!

Very cool. Those metal kitchen cabinets and yellow bathroom "tiles" are just like in little house (built in the 1930's) I'm living in now.

30 years or so ago a man i know was given a long long trailer just like this one, It was in fairly good condition having been parked in the desert since the 1950's but did not have a title. So he was removing the aluminum skin off the trailer for recycling to buy his beer, I gave him $30 for all the cabinets and appliances inside and offered to buy the rolling frame for $50 when he was done ripping it apart. While removing the cabinets & in a drawer i found the original trailer title, purchase receipt & owners manual from the dealer . It was a 1954 California title in Desi & Lucy Arnez's name.. I didnt relate the trailer to the movie or Desi Arnez/Lucille Ball at the time.& it was far too late to save the trailer anyway. It was parked and i imagine abandoned or stored in Lone Pine Ca for many years on an empty lot behind a house in town & used for storage, (Same town where the Movie was actually filmed) someone bought the house & empty lot and wanted the big old trailer removed from the property. The rest is history of an honest & ambitious drunk making some beer money.

Absolutely stunning! You can feel the love they put into restoring this beautiful trailer. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️.

Wow! So cool! I love all the vintage and original furniture and decor they use. They did a really great job making it look new, but still keeping it original. I loved the doorbell! Really nice video! 😊

TERRIFIC MEMORIES THANK YOU FOR SHARING THOSE WERE THE BEST TIMES AND ERA WHEN FAMILY MEMBERS ENJOYED EACH OTHER AND JUST HAVING A PICNIC ON THE BEACH WAS A BIG DEAL.

A trailer with what looks like a full shower behind the curtain--now THAT was luxury in 1953. This is a nice restoration that took a lot of work and time.

Love the movie. This couple did a great job fixing their trailer up. Wonderful!

I'm absolutely SPEECHLESS! That is so AMAZING... Like stepping into the movie!!! 👏👏👏

No matter, i love love this trailer and the fact they went to great lengths towing it and keeping a lot of the orginal items plus staying true to the 1952/53 era..you gotta respect that. Great job guys. Yall have every reason to show this off and be proud. Its your story that made this!!

Oh my God ! Thats a time capsule ! So 50's ! All those colors and artifacts ! The coffee table screams for an art glass candydish . Decorating that place must have been a ball ! Love it !

I love that film and the restoration they did. Hope they don't collect too many big rocks on the journey!

One of my favourite movies... I watch it every year ! Really liked your tour of this fabulous iconic long, long trailer ! ☆☆☆☆☆

such a good restoration of the caravan - so lovely to see all the old lights and the doorbell - wonderful.

A lot of love and hard work has gone in to that RV and it looks amazing.

Absolutely amazing restoration. Their love and passion for the project shows.❤

I could live in this full time and quite comfortably.

I agree" I Love Lucy;^ too.What a great camper .make sure to bring some rocks along

I grew up in a ‘71 New Moon single wide. Who would’ve known it would become a collector’s item.

That is awesome, not a Lucille Ball fan, but, 2 years of hard work paid off! I remember those pesky white cabinets in my parents house, during the 60’s, they would squeak when you closed them, and that cool clock, wow, mostly original, great job guys! Happy trails! Happy camping! Happy Wife, happy life!

They really need a rock in there…..just for fun and memories of Lucy. Thanks for sharing

The party loved in this movie were the rocks she collected. My husband and I have had numerous “discussions” about my rock collecting while traveling around in our RV. He kept reminding me f the scene in this movie where Ricky is trying to climb up the mountain pass and the rocks and everything else were flying around the inside while Lucy was trying to hold on for dear life. It’s been a while since I’ve seen the movie so I hope I’m remembering it correctly! Loved that movie! Cool trailer! I’m jealous.

What a fun couple and such a neat trailer they put tons of love into! Thank you for sharing!

This is so very cool 😎 Like it a lot 👍 Happy camping 😃

I love that movie. I’ve always wanted to actually see what the real one looked liked

What a wonderful rig. Florida is a ripe hunting ground for vintage trailers. Within a square mile radius of my home, there are half a dozen Spartans, not to mention dozens off other classic manufacturers. Tragically, the parks are being demolished to overdevelop with multi-family units. I've done some documenting by photo and paintings. A collector could find a treasure trove of opportunity here. I wish I had the wherewithal.

This is so cool! After years of people telling us to go watch the movie, we finally did about 4 months ago. That movie was one of the best movies I have ever watched. Hilarious! You can tell the new owners put a lot of time and effort into keeping it as authentic as possible. Great find! Thanks so much for sharing this with us all. :)

Incredible! I am just stunned at how beautiful they have made this trailer; I kept expecting to see Lucy come walking out from the back!! What an amazing job he did on that, I can picture the damage he described and it is just unreal that someone could bring it back to life like they have. I wonder where they actually found the vintage fabric for the curtains, because I don’t imagine it was easy to do. That is so beautiful, I just can’t get over it! Every detail is just so cool!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you so much for showing the camper , it's fantastic 👏

Wow that’s great,love seeing the new moon in person. I love that movie the long long trailer ❤️👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

What a treasure! Our very first travel trailer was a vintage. It had the porcelain toilet, real wood, a real bed.. it was lovely. We ended up trading it for a truck camper that was more what we needed at that point. I was so sad to say goodbye to it though and have always regretted it. Thanks for sharing this lovely old gal!

That is so cool I heard that the original one from the movie went to Lucy's house where her kids played with it as a play house

The telephone is a nice touch! Ha ha ha! Like stepping back into time, so very lovely and comforting. I found my childhood again. Fantastic job of restoration, this was a LOT OF WORK!!!! Outstanding restoration. I enjoyed this tour so much. Thank you! You have an RV gem!

This would be a perfect air b&b. Not only to Lucy and Desi fans but also people wanting that warm feeling of memories at your grandparents. Theres no telling what memories would be sparked

Amazing beautiful restoration

This model was meant to be a home, not moved around constantly like an RV. The older I get, the more I'm wanting to sell my home and do something cool (and small) like this! It's beautiful.

I loved Lucy, too.

If it was the rig in the movie or not...this is VERY COOL and beautiful!

This is just too cool! I absolutely love The Long, Long Trailer, especially when they're going over the mountain and all her rocks she has hidden in the trailer start sliding all over the place ! lol Too bad these people don't have before and after video, talk about a labor of love ! Great video Camping Therapy, new subscriber here

I remember that movie. I saw it on TCM or AMC or something. Once in a while I take a shot at an old movie and it blows me away. This was one of them. Very funny. The thing is pretty big. Also, I like all the old stuff that just gives it life.

Simply BEAUTIFUL!!

This trailer is the same age as to when I was born!!! Happy 70 years old! :)

That was a great tour! I give them a lot of credit for restoring the trailer, it’s So Awesome! Thank You for Sharing!

Love that Lucy trailer!!!! They restored that perfect and really beautiful keeping everything orginal!!!!!!!!

I kept hoping to see Lucy pop up from behind the trailer! It's so retro......love the movie and of course: I Love Lucy!

Fabulous, Love it and the people that brought it back to life......

Oh my gosh! I watch the Long long trailer personally every few months! This trailer is the bomb! My sister and I had those exact style bedspread with the little puff balls. Ours were pink. I love the dial telephone too and the movie really did hold true to the trailer’s design. Super cool!💖❤️

Can't wait!!!! This is my favorite vintage trailer and movie!!!

I grew up watching Lucy and I almost remember that very long trailer. very cool 😎

I think it’s pretty cool how they refurbished it. I don’t care if it’s original or not, I’m amazed how well they did. God bless

Beautiful, I love that movie. They have done a amazing job restoring the trailer. Thanks for the peek in.

I love this! I feel all nostalgic and fluffy lol

Long, long trailer is one of my favorite movies of all time.

I could live full time in that beauty for the rest of my days , great resto! 😁👍

Love it!!! Great job restoring this old gem ❤️

Their Halloween decorations were great! Wow they did a great job on restoring this. Thanks for showing us this great RV Doreen.

From Panama City Florida myself! There is a vintage trailer camper restoration company there my husband worked for a while. Would not be surprised if this came from them… what a beauty! The long long trailer is a favorite movie of ours.

I love old campers with the original appliances and interior!!!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour!! Brought back memories of the movie! Take care!!

This is so great!!! Thank you for preserving our history!!!

Thanks to the owners for saving and restoring this history. And thanks to you for the video!

beatiful motorhome!!!!👍😎🇱🇷Lucille ball forever👍

Oh my, that's awesome! I'm moving in! What a great job you did in the decor. Love it.

Beautiful restoration job! Love the dedication to details like the doorbell!

wonderful job restoring it and staying true to the camper and era

There is nothing I would change about this camper I absolutely ❤️it!!!!

Beautiful restoration. The original from the movie had the u-shape kitchen with the peninsular dividing the living room from kitchen. I wonder if this one lost that over the years or this one just did not have that exact kitchen. Maybe that was for the movie. I’ll have to go back to my brochure collection. (I have a vast vintage RV brochure collection including the 70’s-80’s Trailer Life magazines) to see what the floor plan was originally with the kitchen. Update!! Just looked. Originally there was a u shaped kitchen with the peninsular division. So I guess over the years this one was removed by prior owners. Nonetheless I’m not saying ANYTHING negative about this awesome trailer!! It’s a irreplaceable heirloom that should be treasured for years to come!! This was my favorite movie since I saw it when I was a kid. I would build trailers out of Legos back then after watching the movie.

Excellent! The trailer was so well restored. Thanks.

I don’t know this as a camper. My family and I knew this as a “trailer” when we lived in, what I believe to be, the same model which we bought new in 1953. I slept with my brother on a couch bed in the same place as it is in the video. I even remember the doorbell as being the same. This is an incredible video bridging more than 70 years. I didn’t even remember the name of the trailer until I saw the video. Thanks.

I remember watching the Long, Long Trailer when I was very young, great movie.

Very cool to see this cool trailer. Awesome restoration on it. Love the Long Long Trailer movie. Great premiere, Doreen.

wow.... beautiful , have wanted one of these vintage trailer homes for many years . Almost impossible to find , but if i could find one and own one it would be my home . Thank You for the tour .

What a wonderful restoration and one of my all time favourite movies. Thanks for sharing.

Very COOL. Charming as HECK! I recognize so many things from my now-gone relatives' homes. Back then, things were made to be functional AND beautiful! Well done on the restoration!! And, thanks for sharing.

Love this, thank you!

Wow! What a beautiful old trailer. They sure did a wonderful job restoring it. We found your channel after seeing you on a live stream last weekend. Glad we did. We will be following along. D&J

I absolutely love it!! I am a huge Lucy and Desi Fan!!🥰

We lived in a 40 foot trailer for 2 1/2 years after being married. Later we had A 17 foot travel trailer. One time in Western Northern Maine we get off the road, in the sand and almost lost it. After that I could never watch the Long Long Trailer again. This is a beauty.

How COOL is this!!!!! I loved the movie and I love your Camper trailer very much too. Right On!

What a great restoration l do remember the movie and l love the TV a modern flat screen in the original cabinet so many fifties touches l was born in the 1950s but l did enjoy the tour of this very long caravan

The chantelle bedspread brings back so many memories at my grandparents

Haha kitchen looks just like the one I was raised with in Mom and Dad’s, same cabinets, canisters, fridge 😍. These guys did a great job, though they don’t seem to have recovered from all the work it took yet! It’s gorgeous.

My Dad was in construction so we moved at least yearly following the job sites. This is just like our first mobile home except ours was the length of a bed longer. We were a family of 5. We got a larger (2 foot X 6 foot larger) mobile home when my new younger sibling came along and got old enough to come out of the crib wedged between my parent's bed and the back door. Thanks for the memories.

My mom and I watch this movie all the time! This is AMAZING!!!!!!!

The Long Long Trailer was my favorite movie, I still watch it every few months. Thanks for sharing

Wow. I'm super impressed. I would live in this full time

I love it. I too have that very coffee pot & Tea Pot. Long live blue corn silk

Absolutely adorable, love colors!!!

That was a truly entertaining movie!

Super cool Trailer. The table is the best. Dog have legs, they can stand.