Sisters on the Fly
Howdy ladies! This post is for all those cowgirls, or wanna-be cowgirls out there…and the men who love them.
Sisters on the Fly is a group of nearly 1,000 women from around the U.S. who own and restore vintage camping trailers. They take their colorful homes on wheels on the Cowgirl Caravan to partake in outdoor adventures like fly fishing, horseback riding, rafting, or just eating fried food and watching fireflies.
Button Willow (Sister #595)
Each sister is designated by a number and by the name of her trailer. The Sisters also engage in vintage trailer sales, restoration, customization and registry. For a $40 annual fee any woman with a vintage or new trailer can join the cowgirl caravan.
The Sisters were started in 1999 by two real sisters, Becky and Maurrie. They wanted their female friends to experience their love of fly fishing and began to invite and teach other women about the outdoors. Their motto is “WE HAVE MORE FUN THAN ANYONE”.
Miss Rodeo (Sister #6)
Each of the Sister’s trailers are about 12 feet to 24 feet in length. The trailer makes vary: Holiday, Shasta, Aljoa, Scotsman, Aloha, Fireball and even an Airstream thrown in for good measure. Each trailer reflects its owner’s personality with its theme and sister number proudly posted on the rear of the trailer. They are decorated inside and out in usually a western kitschy theme. The Sister’s believe after a hard day of driving and having fun it is pure bliss to fall into your own feather bed at the close of the day, and awake to the smell of coffee and bacon right outside your door.
Rockin' Robin (Sister #269)
Norma Faye (Sister #250)
Jadite Jane (Sister #71)
Puck (Sister #847)
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GREAT article Kent! I am totally going to check these ladies out! I have wanted to do this for so long, and to do it with an group of inspiring women…well that’s just extra icing on an already iced cake! Thanks!
Julia
Hi Julia – I can’t take the credit for Christina’s writing. She did an excellent job and they sure are inspiring. Hope you guys are having a nice Memorial Day…Kent
I love these mini trailers! Someday I’d like one in my backyard as the “cottage” in my cottage garden!
Now I want to be a cowgirl.
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We do have lots of fun and love our little trailers.
Can you send me information about how to contact any Sisters in Ohio.
I learned of this group in September 09 at the Country Living Magazine Fair. I signed up to receive information but haven’t heard from anyone.
I am recently widowed and looking for a safe way to travel and have fun.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
Hi,
Any response yet? Me and my vintage trailer friend want to join, too and we are in Cincinnati.
What part of Ohio are you in?
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I have a tiny little 9′ Shasta named “Key-Lime Cowgirl” and I do believe ‘I have more fun than anyone!’
xxx
Paula
Sister #870
How wonderful to get comments from some of the “Sisters”. I would love to run into you all some day with my little yellow teardrop trailer.
I enjoyed your article . S.O.T.F.Is a wonderful group and we always have room for one more. Cowgirl spirit rocks! Linda 250
I just went on my first outing a week ago with a Texas bunch and what a fun time I had. In four weeks time…..I found out about SOTF, wrote an article about them, became a member and bought a trailer, and, I DID HAVE MORE FUN THAN ANYONE !!! Linda, sister 250 above my comment was one of the host for the outing. THANKS LINDA from Dixie, Sister #1246
I would absolutely love to do this but do not know the first thing about refurbishing a trailer…nor how much they cost! We have a 32′ motorhome (’99 Fleetwood model), but I would love one of these small ones and to go with the girls. Anyone know if you have to own a truck to pull one of these? We got rid of our truck not long after we moved from a bumper tailer to the MH.
Dorthy. I’m sure any of the Sisters would be glad to answer your question. I know that a few small SUV’s or crossovers will tow up to 2,000 lbs. A few trailers are about that weight. Look at my post on fiberglass trailers or teardrop trailers. I have a teardrop that weighs about 950 lbs and I tow it with a Kia Sportage.
I have an old little 13 foot trailer that has been sitting at my folks place for a lot of years. What you all are doing is interesting, but I dont think I could keep up a trailer. Now the painting would be interesting, I like to paint , I am just not mechanical. I live in San Antonio, Texas
Joy,
Do you have someone that could check out the trailer for you? I live in the SA area and I am quite resourceful. Maybe I could help if you are interested? I just joined SOTF this morning.
Hi Jeanie ;
Please share the photos with me .
Thanks
Hossein
I just saw a show on TEXAS COUNTRY REPORTER about the SISTERS ON THE FLY. I have always wanted to have a vintage trailer. Are there any for sale?
Thanks
Paula
My neighbor saw the Texas Country Reporter about this group last year and told me about it. I looked at their website and it was so inspiring. I became a widow a couple of years ago, and I wanted to do something with my life. I loved the old trailers, but did not feel I could fix one up, so I looked all over the Internet and fell in love with the R-Pod. I bought one in August and was had it out three times before winter. This group really inspired me to do something besides sit around the house and grow old!
Thanks,
Maryjo
I just joined SOTF this morning. I live just south of San Antonio, Texas. I have been looking for a trailer all day. Also, I would love to hear from some Texas SOTF and can’t wait for an outing. GOD BLESS COWGIRLS!!!!!
Hi there,
I have been checking out this group for a couple of years. I ride horses, paint western art and consider myself a road warrior princess. I live in Bandera and will be joining and looking for a trailer myself. Hope to meet you on the trail. Good luck,
Carolyn
I saw the Sisters on the Fly on TV and thought it looked like such fun I want to go out and get a trailer and join. You ladies enjoy each other and enjoy life – what a blessing!
Looking for someone from central AR to re-do trailers together than travel together. Is there a group from AR who travels together? If so, please contact me.