1987 Vintage to Modern Camper Reno

Our 80’s Glamper

Many people have inquired about the 1987 vintage camper that we renovated. Since posting about it, we have sold the camper, but I want to take a quick journey back through the restoration process. We took this drab, outdated camper and turned it into a modern glamper in the time span of ONE WEEK!

That’s right, one week. My friend Julia came to visit from Illinois, and she thought it would be “fun” to see if we could flip a camper in a week. We enlisted the help our kids, at least the seven that were old enough to help.

Let me tell you, if you’re ever concerned about your kids acting too spoiled or entitled, or you just think they’ve been sitting around enjoying life a little too much

…make them paint a trailer (maniacal laughter)!

I give you, Exhibit A.

Finding the Right Trailer

We knew we wanted something with a lot of room for decorative upgrades, without a lot of structural damage. We also wanted a good price so that after additional spending on upgrades, we would still be able to sell and make a profit.

There were two main spots of concern for water damage. Both of these spots were obvious because the previous owners had already started to pull the wall apart and inspect it. We were able to pinpoint exactly where water was coming in which made sealing everything up a little easier.

Aside from the water damage, hideous smell and outdated decor, we loved the layout and those quad bunk beds!