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RV Hall of FAME MUSEUM in Elkhart, Indiana

July 9, 2015

Highlights from the RV Hall of Fame Museum is the last of 4 postings of my trip to Elkhart County, Indiana. Even though I have no long term interests in RV life, I thoroughly enjoyed this museum. The units on display ranged from brand new to the first of it’s kind from 1913, from wonderfully vintage to I-wouldn’t-be-caught-dead-in-that. It’s all part of the adventure! Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face are my favorites for various reasons:

Road Best Traveled to the history of RV’s

Only permanent residents of the RV Museum.

Mae West was given this 1931 Chevrolet Housecar by Paramount Studios.

1931 Ford Model AA Camp Truck with luxury driver seating and interior.

1954 Holiday Rambler

1955 Ranger Fiberglass Pop Up with a side under rear bed.

1937 Hunt Housecar (resembles a rolly poly bug )

Only 3 made before the Crash of 1929, this is a 1928 Pierce Arrow Housecar

1935 Covered Wagon 17 Foot Travel Trailer with a leatherette exterior and a canvas covered roof.

Can’t miss this coming down the road – 1974 GMC Motor Home

1954 Spartan Mobile Home – 8 feet wide and 48 feet long

Ugly award has to go to this 1988 Star Streak II

Just a couple random interiors for a step back in time.

Lastly, this Westwood Coronado was bought in 1947 ( for $3200.) by John Culp after he came home from WWII. He used it for 65 years traveling the USA, living in it full time ( from 1947 until 1957 when he married) or part time as a snow bird. John was a charter member of the “Tin Can Tourist ” vintage trailer club. His trailer was in several TV documentaries about vintage trailer life.

Hope you enjoyed your condensed trip to the RV Hall of Fame Museum!

Thanks for reading!

LINTON’S ENCHANTED GARDEN in Elkhart, Indiana

Enjoyably unique sights to be seen….

July 8, 2015

Linton’s Enchanted Gardens in Elkhart, Indiana was a must-see while I was exploring the Amish Community of Elkhart County. It was like nothing I had ever seen before and vastly exceeded my expectations! Entrance to Linton’s is free for, in reality, it is a home and garden center. They have flowers, plants, bushes, trees, statuary, gifts, chocolates, jewelry and that’s only the beginning. There is also a cafe, petting zoo, train rides, paddle boat rides , kids play area and gem stone mining. Plus the greatest stroll ever through their incredible and imaginative grounds. I easily whiled away a couple of hours as I had to be sure I didn’t miss anything. Be ready to smile and feel the kid in you come to the surface as you meander through the gardens….