1961 Shasta Astrodome

There is no Astrodome for sale currently in the USA, this is the only one!

This sixty three year old trailer has been in our family forever, and it is still the coolest trailer I have ever owned and I have had every kind. The interior is all wood with nothing painted over and hidden. We all know there is no modern-day camper that will still be in use sixty plus years from now. This is not a perfect unit but, it's pretty amazing for its age.

I have upgraded this camper in a way that improves its usability and safety while retaining its vintage original and wonderful charm. It is titled in my name and has current tabs.

The word Astro refers to the cab-over and the word Dome refers to the room with the toilet. One of my little brothers studied for the bar exam in this trailer one summer with it parked down at the lake and yes, he passed the exam and he retires in three years! It has been used a guest cabin, a quiet reading area, a changing room for swimming, a game room and of course a camper. After 63 years it is still going strong. With three sleeping areas and two eating areas this camper can accommodate the whole family.

Originally designed with a couch across the front, this area has been remodeled into a booth drastically improving usability and allowing for storage under the seating area. This camper has a lot of storage for its size with generous cabinetry and like a class c motorhome the overhead bunk can be used for storage when not being used for sleeping.


This Astrodome weighs 2100 pounds and has a 300 pound tongue weight. It is 16 feet long, 7 feet wide and 8’ 6” feet tall.

Some of the features of this camper include:
-All of the windows, visors and rails were removed, cleaned and polished.
-All of the rails, skin and roofing was removed. It is the ONLY way to find the hidden problem areas!
-All damaged areas were repaired by a retired carpenter.
-All new 30 amp electrical wiring system (to allow for future ac) including the panel, four 120 volt outlets
with ground faults inside and one outside for your safety.
-Outlet with USB ports
-New 120 volt to 12 volt converter / charger and 12 volt wiring was installed.
-Interior lights were added under the cabinets, over the table, in the upper bunk and in the bathroom.

-New exterior lights were added to the entrance grab bar, bright lights on both of the sides,
as well as, under the bunk overhang for your safety, and convenience to see into your vehicle.
-New tow wiring with very bright LED marker lights and new tail lights for improved safety.
-All new foil faced insulation was installed throughout the roof and walls for improved comfort.
-New siding was installed where needed.
-All windows and rails were installed with completely new gaskets and new butyl tape
and all of the windows operate properly.
-All of water system is new from the fillers (both direct hose and gravity feeds) to the holding tank,
along with a new pump and faucet.
-All new upholstery foam and fabric.
-All new curtains.
-New never used toilet.
-New 120 volt fridge.
-New Fantastic Fan with 10 speeds, remote, temperature setting, a rain cover,
as well as it automatically opens and closes when turned on or off.
-New counter tops and table in a vintage boomerang pattern.
-The couch and the booth turn down for sleeping. The couch becomes a 76” by 48” bed.
The booth becomes an 82” by 42” bed and the upper bunk is an 82” by 48” bed.
-The wheel bearings and spindles have been cleaned and re-packed and the tires are new.
-The couch has a five foot long, two-piece folding table that attaches to the rear wall for eating
or game play and stows away in the closet when not in use.
-The bathroom door is split vertically to allow for opening with the couch turned into a bed if,
your little ones need to use it during the night.
-I installed a series of three switches above the door to operate the outside lights
as well as a switch for the dome lights to allow for safe entry and exit from the camper.

This camper is mostly original to include:
-Ash interior.
-Original Shasta Magazine Rack.
-Original slide-out cutting board.
-Original lighting, Kitchen and sconce fixtures with fiberglass shades.
-Original cabinets, hardware and sink. The sink has been refinished.
-Original 3 burner stove and oven. This was totally torn down, completely cleaned
and new oven cabinet insulation was installed.
-Original aluminum screen door and rebuilt exterior door.
-Original Shasta Wings and the iconic Shasta Logo.
-Original flooring.
-Original wheels with new paint.

This is a very cool unit!

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