Every now and then, a piece of rolling history comes along that truly takes your breath away. This 1947 Aero Flite is more than just a vintage camper; it is a postwar masterpiece born from the DNA of WWII fighter planes and beautifully reimagined for the modern luxury traveler.
Images courtesy of Vintage Camper Trailers.
Born from Aviation DNA
The Aero Flite was the brainchild of the Wally Timm Company, a firm that spent the war years building parts for fighter planes. When the war ended, they applied that same aeronautical discipline to the leisure industry. Designed by aircraft engineer Frederick C. Hoffman, the Aero Flite features an aluminum and magnesium body that weighs just 1,860 pounds—nearly half the weight of its competitors at the time.
Artisan-Level Craftsmanship
This specific unit has undergone an uncompromising, artisan-level restoration. Inside, you’ll find precision-cut radius corners made from solid vertical grain Douglas Fir and window frames crafted from solid slabs of English Walnut. The attention to detail is staggering, from the custom upholstered ceiling to the leather-finished cabinetry pulls.
Modern Luxury Meets Vintage Style
While the exterior retains its proud natural patina, the interior offers all the comforts of a modern high-end suite. A rare and valuable stainless steel wet bath has been integrated, making this 1947 model fully self-contained. The front features substantial swivel seats that match the upholstered ceiling, creating a cohesive and upscale living environment.
This rare trailer was recently featured in Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine (Issue 53) and is currently available for $75,000. Whether you choose to keep the authentic patina or polish it to a mirror shine, it is ready to be the star of any vintage rally.
Listing Details:
Price: $75,000
Location: Hood River, Oregon
Contact: Classified Listing: View on VCT Classifieds
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Wow, I love it. It’s indeed a master piece when it comes to weight, aerodynamics, ex- and interior craftmanship.
The bench seating of travel trailers may be decent for dining but lounge chairs are much more comfortable and the added cube allows to get your legs off the floor.
The only thing missing is a bathroom.
The article says it has a stainless steel wet bath.
Love it! I wish companies would make these again.
Ah, @Michael, but there IS a bathroom! Check the paragraph “Modern Luxury Meets Vintage Style”. You’ll see: “A rare and valuable stainless steel wet bath has been integrated, making this 1947 model fully self-contained.”
The bath wasn’t part of the original; it was added later. There are no pics in this article but if you click the link to read the original article in Vintage Campers and Trailers Magazine, you’ll see a LOT more information plus a pic of the bath. Cramped, yes, but it does the job.
Thanks Dick, I found it. Although it’s a wet bath which I generally don’t like, it’s still better than nothing.