Why Stargazer, Splashdown & Escape Pod?
Stargazer, Splashdown and Escape Pod may sound like playful names for my little Space Age fleet, but each carries a piece of my story. From childhood nights looking for Halley’s Comet to finding connection beneath the same sky, this is how three names became part of a much bigger journey.
Meeting Trailorboat #132
I knew almost nothing about Trailorboats when I bought one. A few days earlier, I couldn’t have told you what one was. Then #132 appeared on my screen, and a search for a simple teardrop camper turned into a rare piece of Space Age history—and the beginning of a restoration I never expected.
The Future, As They Imagined It
Before I knew anything about Trailorboat #132, I recognized the world that shaped her. From Hot August Nights and old Reno glamour to The Jetsons, fiberglass sports cars and Space Age design, this is why I’m restoring #132 not as a museum piece—but as the future they imagined, still evolving.