The first modern caravan (travel trailer),with St. Barbe (standing), next to a traditional gypsy wagon, 1919. It was conceived by St. Barbe Baker in a dream and built from plywood and leftover WWI airplane parts.



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St. Barbe's model was swiftly superseded by more streamlined models, but the venture was profitable for him. back to the story