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Serro Scotty
An old American classic is new again

Serro Scotty trailers were built from 1957 until 1997, when the plant in Irwin, Pennsylvania burned down. The plant later reopened in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, but never again to make travel trailers. 

 In 2007, a new company, Serro Scotty Worldwide, began producing a modern version of the original Serro Scotty trailer.

The picture below shows the 13' Scotty trailer:

Serro Scotty 13' trailer

The main features of the 13' Serro Scotty are:

  • $11,800 basic price
  • Approx. dry weight - 1740 lbs
  • Approx. tongue weight - 220 lbs
  • Outside width - 85"
  • Outside height - 86"
  • Total length - 13'
Serro Scotty 13' trailer inside view 1 Serro Scotty 13' trailer inside view 2
Serro Scotty 13' trailer inside view 3 Serro Scotty 13' trailer inside view 4

 

 
  

Serro Scotty
An old American classic is new again

Prices starting at under $12,500

What do you think? - add your comment here

Readers' comments:

ROSEMARY P. :   i just purchased a 72 scotty highlander...completely restored/rebuilt from the floor up. asking price was 6,000 and i got it for 4,500. now i need help finding out how to purchase a spare...i am not exactly automotively inclined. how do i determine the size tire. any thoughts on where i could store it? I LOVE MY SCOTTY!!!

DNJ :   We have a 1964 Serro Scotty and have had it for 20 years now. We bought it when the kids were little and have alot of great memories with it. It still pulls like a new trailer.

Keith :   I have a 1976 (13')Scotty Sportsman Travel Trailer --- A76155241h-- w/shower,microwave,frig/freezer. Everything works. Everything Orig. Still has bright red owning thats never been taken out of orig. bag Needs a little work but still in GREAT SHAPE! Contact @: cardiaccare4u(at)yahoo.com (205)907-2654 8/19/2010

Kevin :   My wife and I couldn't believe it when we saw it a 2008 highlander so we bought it, Its built like a tornado shelter what a Cool Trailer

Donita :   hi..looking for a small camper that can do 1500 pounds. digger.donita(at)gmail.com 8/2/2010

vitalsalvage :   I have a 1969 Scotty Hilander Trunkback listed on ebay item number is 370410568752 7/23/2010

POKE :   Just bought '72 Scotty Highlander...looking for parts dealer. Looking for info on where to find fender wells...go between body & frame and other parts.

cts :   1985 serro scotty for sale 10/july/2010 good condition please email for details and pics yzfr1@bellsouth.net

Pat B. :   We just picked up our 2010 HiLander 2 weeks ago and LOVE IT! It's built like a tank and is easy to tow at 2500 lbs. Can't say enough good things about the quality Sierra Motor Corp put into building this!

Debi M. :   Just looked at a '72 Scotty. Asking price is $6500. looks to be in good condition, owner has added additional electrical recipticals and cable. Just looking for a small unit for short hops (currently live full time in a 37' fifth-wheel). Is asking price good, low, or to high?

Rick :   Where can I look for the (vehicle I.D. number?My friend wants to put theirs on the road,but we can't find the (vin)anywhere.Any Ideas out there?

Diane :   I forgot to add the year. But I am the one that needs the door.

Diane :   I have a 1973 Scotty Serro Sportsman 12" without a dor that I want to repair to its old glory..any ideas on where to find a door for it

Kristine :   I am interested in the 79 Scotty near Pittsburgh. What kind of shape is it in? Can you send pictures? My e-mail is meekams@verizon.net. Thanks!

Mike B :   Looking for a 13ft Scotty thanks mike kg8uy@comcast.net

mikejm :   SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Selling a 15 ft Scotty HiLander Has new tire, wiring to tow with. Needs work inside & paint outside fixed roof no leaks,need to sell $1,000 or best offer it's in Enterprise, AL mikejm3333@yahoo.com 334-806-4006 Thanks Mike

mikejm :   Selling a 15 ft Scotty HiLander Has new tire, wiring to tow with. Needs work inside & paint outside fixed roof no leaks,need to sell $1,000 or best offer it's in Enterprise, AL mikejm3333@yahoo.com 334-806-4006 Thanks Mike

gotone :   anyone near pittsburgh interested in 79 serro scotty trailer..great condition..our family just grew too big for it! type a message here and we can email....

Susan :   I'm looking to buy a used Pup trailer that is in good shape. Any out there? If so, please email susanprkcty@aol.com. March 2010

Lucy :   I had a 13' Scotty in 1971, but traded it in for a 16' Shasta, then went to a 19 1/2' Prowler. When my husband was killed I sold the truck. I now own a Suburu Outback and am hunting for another 13' Scotty. If you know anyone in PA., who would willing to sell an older Scotty,in good condition please e-mail me @ lclymer1@yahoo.com

Wendy :   Janice- Congratulations on having a wonderful son! If that is his dream you have done a wonderful job as a mother.

Loree :   I love these trailers! are they available in Canada? Is it difficult to bring one across the boarder?

Elwood J. Parks :   Would like to know the price of the HiLander [new]? Also would like an option price sheet so I can figure out what the total cost woulld be on the new HiLander. Thanks RegardsE.J. Parks-- address is 116 Hunter oak Ct. Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585

Rob :   We are in PA near Allentown and are seeking a used or new Serro Scotty - Rob dastones2003@yahoo.com

MrTVTeacher :   Trailer was sold for $2500. on Oct. 1 2009, hopefully to someone who reads RoTi

MrTVTeacher :   SCOTTY LOVERS--1982 Sportsman in fair shape needs a diamond polisher's home. My daughter and I love this trailer. I would buy it if I had tools and knowledge to fix it up. Was recently towed 200 miles to Miami used car lot. Running gear works. I have pics. Owner has no clue. For more info email me and I'll reply with all I've gathered from salesman, owner. edisontvteacher@yahoo.com

Chris Garcia :   2008 Serro Scotty HiLander vintage replica travel trailer. Like new 15', 2600 lbs. U-shaped couch/full bed, dinette/twin bed, fridge, stove, microwave, toilet/shower, upper cabinet with optional fold-out bunk. Bonus DVD/TV. Asking $11,750 E. Tawas, Michigan 989-362-5839 chrismegan07@gmail.com

mackey :   how can i get a manael for it

MrTVTeacher :   I got my eye on an '82 Sportsman 15' at a used car lot. Smelly and split at the bottom front seam, got some wood rot around a/c, in fair shape. Took pics, thinking of fixing it up. More required than I can do but not for a Scotty lover. Is it worth the $2,000 they're asking?

Ronnie Green :   I first saw on of these fabulous trailers For Sale last year parked on the side of the road. By the time the owner got around to providing interior pics it had alrady been sold. He was askin 8K. Still for what the MSRP listed herein suggest it's still a good bargain. I hope to own one three years from now when I retire. Do they have toilets installed? I like the small compact size because since I will have to tow it with my vehicle the smaller the footprint the better as I'm terrible at parallel parking.

Marine Davis, Jr RB :   WANTED: Electrician who can install a 12 volt electrical system on my 13' Serro Scotty travel trailer. Dealers welcome. Any Serro Scotty owners are welcome to email me. mdvsjr@aol.com..would love to share ideas. Need ideas on how to install a portable toliet also. Would love to hear from you.

sykimbro@gmail.com :   Would like to buy an older Scotty. Had one years ago. Trying to find another one I can afford. hopefully in good shape. My email is sykimbro@gmail.com. Phone is 801-369-3097

Noelle :   I would love to get a vintage scotty but worry about upkeep and resoration, are the new scotty's still as good as the old ones? I also would love to travel and camp with scotty enthusiasts, are there any clubs to join that involve group travel, I am single and would love to hit the open road, but alone is no fun at all.

Billy B :   I owned a 15 foot Hi-lander trailer and loved it, but I hope the company makes the 18 foot camper again, because it had more room to roam around in when you have children. Always wanted one.

Georgann :   We have a 2009 13' Scotty and we love it. I've been working on decorating the inside to look more vintage.

Emily :   I think this is the greatest looking trailer out there. I first fell in love with some of the tear drops but realized that with 4 children, they would never work. Does anyone know if any of the scotty trailers can sleep 6? What about the vintage ones?

Janice :   My 11 yr. old son is in luv with small trailers. He searched the classified onlines and found a 71 Scotty Serro, we just picked it up yesterday. Last night as he was searching Scotty's he said "I am just out of my mind" about my little trailer! "I must be dreaming" it's all a dream! I had promised him, if he found one I would take him for a look, not thinking he would even find one. To my suprize it is now in our yard! Thanks to a very generous man. :) It needs some tlc, but my son has plenty for it.

Misty :   Correction to my previous post - it is a Royal Scot, 19', built in 1970. I still would like to get it down to Hermanville, MS (790 miles from Toledo). Coleman rep here can get it "road ready".

Misty :   This may be an unusual request. I am bringing my 93 years old Mother down from Toledo, OH to my home in Port Gibson, MS to live out her days. She doesn't want to leave her 15' Serro Scotty behind and I have no way of getting it here. When I foster dogs, we set up a "Transport Relay". Do you know anyone who could/would do this, towing this little trailer? Any thoughts are appreciated. BTW - Bill (died in '73)and Bea (my Mom)Flynn were Charter Members of Serro Scotty Club and knew Mr. Serro personally. Dad had painted, on the back of his Scotty "Polish Airstream", which used to get a lot of frowns from the Silver Bullet crowd, pats on the back from all others. Again, thank you. MistysBarn@aol.com

balott :   We have just purchased a Scotty Travel trailer and would like to know if there are any Scotty Clubs in southeastern ohio e-mail me malo585@aol.com

Lew Anderson :   We bought an 18' Scotty in 1972 with a portable toilet and paid $2500 for it. We have some wonderful memories from that little trailer and sold it six years for exactly what we paid for it. Sure wish we had it now! We live in our 40' motorhome, but it would be a great little excursion vehicle and to share it with our kids. They're built well, are easy to tow, and have all the comforts of home in a small space. Great little RV!!!

zach h :   i have a 1985 scotty 18 ft i'm trying to find out the weight .It's in good shape with a few problems with the hot water heater.

Madison :   I really like the look of the Tonga but my husband hates it. Guess we'll keep on looking.

Lee Conary :   I have had 2 15 footers and 1 18 foot. Need a dealer in Fla

Anne :   I was miss scottyland 1968. Represented the Serro Scotty Company that year. We attended national rallies then in Champion, PA. I married a camping man and we've been married 35 years. We had a 13 1/2 and 16 1/2 Scotty when we were young. We still camp but in a motorhome these days. We recently saw the new Scotty line at an RV show and it was very nice. If you want something very easy to tow you can't beat a Scotty.

THERESA / BILLY :   We have a 1984 16 and half foot dual axle Serro Scotty in good condition. The reason we would like to sale or trade for a smaller 80's Scotty single axle , because we have a smaller truck. For any comments or pic's send them to theresabilly@dishmail.net

theresa :   this message is for carole .we were wondering about your 1985 scotty travel trailer if you could e-mail us any pic's we might be looking for another camper. theresabilly@dishmail.net

Bernard Scottylover :   I have a 1971 HiLander. Looks pretty much like the new one. We've had ours for about 15 years and love it. We've mainly rebuilt it but I can still find more stuff. Good luck to all the new Scotty owners you've made a good choice if the new ones are as good as the old. The inside pictures look real good.

Carole :   I have a a Scotty 1985 travel Trailer used it about 5 times on short camping trips.Haven't used it for 5 years been in driveway. Looking for any clubs or info on that year 1984 or 1985 Scottys

Marine Davis, Jr RB :   I am extremely happy with my 13' Serro Scotty trailer. I'm interested in getting a manual covering this trailer, i.e. how to install curtains, etc. Thanks

Ray :   I have one of the Serro Scotty 13ft.small travel trailer that I am restoring, and I would like to know the tire size of the small trailer. Thank you very much for your help. You may e-mail me back at j251975@insightbb.com. Thank you again, Ray

Wade and Sandra :   Had a small Scotty for many years when kids were growing up, they got too long for the sleeping space, we got them a tent and we enjoyed it for many more years. Sold it for $500 after they entered high school. Wish we had it back now that we are retired. These campers are really much better than tents!!

Brian J. :   I have owned and restored 3 scottys. The 13, 15 and then the 18 now that children have grown I'm going to get another 15 although the 13 was great the wife insists on it having a head

Jeff :   I just purchased a new Hilander 15' and went to an annual camping event at a friends old farm for it's shake-down. The camper is awesome, very comfortable for two people and sure gets a log of attention. Quality seems pretty good. Having vintage look with all of the new appliances is great! I pull it with a Toyota FJ Cruiser with ease. All good so far!

Chris and Megan :   We just bought the 2008 SS Hilander and are about to go on our first trip on Friday. It's the 15' with toilet/shower, which we couldn't be without - we're not that rugged! :) We'll let you know how it goes - it's our very first time camping!

CeCe :   Do all Scotty trailer 13' trailers have self contained toilet with dump and water tanks? Thanks we are looking for a very light weight one.

Tommy :   My wife and I just seen the new 2008 Serro Scotty Hilander. What a great little camper! We were looking at a T@DA, but the Hilander won us over with it's interior space and actual dump tanks. Does anyone know how reliable the new models are?

Bernie :   Hi I have a 69 Scotty in decent condition. Does anyone have a clue what it might be worth, since all of a sudden I have had several interested parties and I don't know what to ask?

Marine Davis, Jr :   This is a great picture of a great little trailer. I love the one that I own, little 13'. I need to find a spare tire, can you point me in the right direction? Love to hear from you.

medinabrit :   Some of my fondest memories are with my old scotty camping with the wife & 4 kids . Some how we all managed to fit in. Brian.

Linda :   Love the Scotty Trailers. Very familiar with them as friends of our have one of the older models. Our questions for you is, are they available in Canada? If so, where?

Kelly G :   I really think this is great. I love the interior pictures and the price seems more in my league than most RVs.

Eric :   I thought a bigger t@b with a toilet would be great. The T@DA isn't exactly what I had in mind. Apparently I'm the only person on the planet who wants a small trailer with room for 4 and seating for 6 or more. Oh well. I still don't have that much money in my 76 Serro Scotty. And it has over 5'9" in headroom. I applaud the effort, though.

John P :   I had a 1967 Scotty that we used and loved for many years. Glad to read they're producing them again. The pictures look as if they've done a good job of reproducing them and I suppose they use better materials and they've improved them. I look forward to reading peoples experiences with the new models.

 

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