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About Nomad Mobile Motor Lodge

Welcome to our vintage trailer rental business in the beautiful Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico Nomad Mobile Motor Lodge is a multidimensional business focused on bringing vintage travel trailer experience to a wider audience. We love the vintage experience and we want to share it with you. We have a variety of vintage Airstream trailers available for rent . Additional trailers are available for film, television and events. If you are interested in our restoration services feel free to get in touch, for a complete list of services visit our website, What's vintage? For me, vintage is a trailer made before 1965 and so far my fleet dates from 1949-1964. All the trailers are restored, fully self contained, modernized and great to travel in. They look great, are polished and have completely new or restored interiors in period correct colors, fabrics and finishes. Whenever possible I reuse everything the trailer originally came with. So, if the appliances are restorable then I restore them; if cabinets are restorable I restore them - you get the picture. However, I do install new power systems, propane and plumbing to maximize all the best modern conveniences for you. We continually work on perfecting the trailers to keep them in tip-top shape and to work on upcoming ones for use in our workshop in Bernalillo, New Mexico. What do we offer? We offer these trailers to be used anywhere they can be towed, except off road! For first timers we recommend staying close to home, within 125 miles of our location. We are happy to tow the trailers for you, set them up and come pick them up when your are finished. Of course we prefer if you go through our 3 hour training program and then tow the trailer yourself. We have tow vehicles available for rent occasionally. Our tow vehicles are not rented without a trailer rental as part of the deal. We will stock your trailer and tow it to your preferred location: a campsite, private residence, corporate setting or wherever you prefer. Our most exciting news is our new property in New Mexico! We have a beautiful property near Madrid. This property is about 25 minutes from Santa Fe. It is currently only available as a boon docking location, however as the months progress we will have water and septic. The property is remote and completely off grid. We only rent our trailers at the property, at the present time we do not allow folks to bring their own trailer to our site, it is not a campground. On a limited basis we are accepting reservations for guests year round. Please check out our website for additional information about the property and what we plan to offer there. For additional information about our private property offerings visit our website at How do we make it so easy? We set the trailer up for you, do a comprehensive orientation of the functions you need to know and then walk away for you to enjoy it! We'll even come back and pick up when your vacation or event is finished. It is simple, easy and as much of a work-free experience for you as possible. We can locate the trailer within a day, so 24 hours notice is all we need. Why wait?

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Miembro de OutdoorsyDistribuidor desde septiembre de 2015

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Recuerdos de viajes con las caravanas de Michael Vallen

Randol R.

5marzo de 2020

Truck is a beast and towed a 8000 lb trailer like it was not there. Glad Michael suggested this over our rental Suburban. Apple Car Play and Bluetooth always a bonus.
One highlight of the truck and trip was the three of us laying in the truck bed under the stars at Cosmic Campground.

Randol R.

5marzo de 2020

Michael was super-responsive, delivered and picked up the trailer which literally added a day to our vacation. The trailer was well suited for me and my two teenagers. I highly recommend renting his truck, if available. We went from Santa Fe to Gila mountains, White Sands, Carlsbad, and Roswell. A great way to self-quarantine during the first week of the pandemic.

Curtis C.

5julio de 2019

This was a very enjoyable experience. Michael did a good job of delivery and that was appreciated. The trailer was also very clean.

Will H.

5diciembre de 2018

Lots to say about this trip and experience. First off the scenery and location is convenient to all types of sites and outdoor activity. Cool little community in a tucked away corner of the world that is preserved and beautiful. The host Mike who also owns a great pizza place is the icing on the cake great guy with great ideas. Will return to Jemez Springs again and stay in Dimples. 5 stars

Ralph a.

5octubre de 2018

We did not pull “Dimples” anywhere on our trip! We were fishing and sight seeing in the Valles Caldera National Preserve and used the Airstream for our basecamp! The area is beautiful, and we had a great time. The Airstream has a lot of personality so we felt like we were coming home each day! The weather had changed to a chilly fall so we didnot have a campfire every evening, only once!
Michael was friendly efficient and we felt available if we needed anything!

Eric C.

5octubre de 2018

We had a really great experience with Michael and Dimples. My family and I planned a trip to northern New Mexico from Massachusetts in late August. Searching for some adventure for our family vacation, I came across Dimples. Having never used Outdoorsy, my wife and I were unsure about the process and nervous about the outcome of our trip. Our fears were allayed with Michael's friendliness and promptness in his communications. He offered many suggestions for where to stay, and things to do and see in the area. We booked several nights at Fenton Lake State Park, which is beautiful, but were unable to book the group camp site for our first 2 nights, so Michael offered to let us stay on his property and move the trailer to the park for us. The situation on the property, next to the stream, was so nice and convenient that we opted to just stay on for the remainder of our trip. Nomad Mountain Pizza, was an unexpected and welcome site. We rolled in through a storm to meet Michael there and had a delicious supper. Dimples was lovely. I've always wanted to own a vintage Airstream, but didn't want to store or maintain one. My three children (11,8, and 5), my wife and I were comfortable, or cozy in Dimples. For the kids, it was like a fort, and for the adults, what an opportunity to live the dream. We expected it to be a little tight on sleeping arrangements, but it was totally comfortable and clean with plenty of clean sheets, blankets and towels. Michael is a really interesting guy with a passion for vintage trailers. One of my favorite parts of our visit was walking down the line of trailers on his property and hearing the story behind each one. There is tons to see in the area. We particularly enjoyed the cliff dwellings at Bandelier National Monument, the Valles Caldera, and Jemez falls, but we did not have time to see everything Michael suggested, so I'm sure there is far more to see. We can't wait to take Dimples on our next adventure to New Mexico.

Anne B.

5octubre de 2017

This was my first experience renting an RV, and a vintage one at that! I have lived in the Jemez area for many years but sold my home last year. I could let the house go, but not the area, so rented a beautiful vintage Airstream (Dimples), to camp in at a local campground, from Michael. He was absolutely terrific to work with. In addition to being comfortable and authentically restored, Dimples was quite the object of curiosity with fellow campers. Being a "elderly" person, I did not want to pull the trailer, so Michael brought it to the site, placed it, set it up, and came back a week later and took it away. I highly recommend working with Michael, he was cooperative and helpful as I worked through what I wanted from my camper rental experience. And I got to have my fall visit to my favorite area on earth, in comfort!

Sheila/Scott M.

5julio de 2017

We had the best experience renting Michael's Silverado along with his Lucy. We had no towing experience and his training and patience were very helpful.

Derek B.

5julio de 2017

I can't put in to words how accommodating Micheal was. We had multiple issues arise with our tow vehicle and were ready to call off the vacation. Micheal Helped us find a repair shop and insisted we take his High Country Chevy(awesome). Micheal was very thorough when going over camper operations/towing giving us the confidence needed to complete our first camper trip. Dimples was cute,cool, and a big hit at the camp ground. Ever since we dropped dimples off I've been dreaming vintage airstream.

Claire S.

5abril de 2017


We had a fantastic week with Lucy. Michael is a great guy and enormously knowledgeable about vintage Airstreams. He was so easy to communicate with and was keen to ensure we were safe, comfortable and having fun! Lucy is a beautiful trailer - people came over to talk with us about her everywhere we went. We couldn't recommend Lucy or Nomad Mobile Motorlodge more highly - thank you so much!

Shawn W.

5marzo de 2017

It was a very special moment for us that weekend. Despite the drop in temperature we had a blast with Lucy. Michael is the epitome of amazing! For any occasion I would highly highly recommend them for a special occasion or for that adventure that you are seeking.

John T.

5octubre de 2016

Lucy was perfect for family trip to Washinton D.C. Michael suggested a fantastic campground, and had the airstream setup and ready for us. Lucy was much more fun than any hotel option, and comfortable too!t
I recommend Nomad Mobile Motor Lodge without hesitation.
Excellent service, easy communication & beauiftul vintage trailers!

Matthew S.

5agosto de 2016

We took Michaels Airstream "Dimples" down to Cape Hatteras, NC and had an amazing time. Michael set up everything and got me ready and prepared for what I needed to know. Even with my wife, almost 8 months pregnant, I felt confident setting out on a 6 hour drive. We cruised peacefully out of Ft. Washington and took the back roads as much as we could down to NC. And it was amazing how people on the road clearly were in awe of Dimples with "thumbs up" and other shows of respect. Michael not only brought joy to my family but to the many people who were inquisitive about his Airstream. I want to acknowledge Michael not only for his professionalism but also for his workmanship and craftsmanship in rebuilding these beautiful trailers. Thanks again Michael! My wife and kids will never forget this experience!

Sean G.

5agosto de 2016

I rented two trailers from Michael this summer. Both trailers were well taken care of and the perfect place for my family's summer vacation. Thank you so much Michael for being so great to work with!

Katie H.

5junio de 2016

I wish there were more than 5 stars to give Michael and his team, and our entire experience with Dimples! Our family of 4 (2 boys ages 5 and 7) had a blast over our long weekend camping trip in North Carolina. Michael was thorough in our pre-departure training, had all of our necessary details prepared for us upon departure, and was supportive with our questions throughout our trip as well! Michael was super responsive and willing to help us with anything we needed once on the road. We felt completely confident on our first trailer camping experience, and will be back VERY SOON!!! Thank you Michael!

Marie J.

5junio de 2016

Michael is an IMPECCABLE host. From the moment I first contacted him to the final moments of our unforgettable vacation, Michael treated me and my children like his honored guests . His responses to my questions before the rental were always thorough and prompt and when I first walked into the trailer I could not believe how perfect it all was (even better than the pictures...really!). Michael literally thought of everything and made our experience more comfortable than many hotels I've stayed in. I am already planning my next trip and cannot recommend his professionalism and hospitality more highly. My 4-year old daughter summed it up: This is my favorite vacation ever! Thank you so much Michael. We can't wait to rent from you again.