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    Best Renovated Camper Ideas

    Published: Feb 21, 2023 by Sarita Harbour · This post may contain affiliate links and Amazon links

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    So we have a new project. And if you're interested in outfitting an RV, camper, or trailer for living off the grid, you'll love it...

    But before we started, we needed some ideas. Here's what I found - the Best Renovated Camper Ideas to help give you some inspiration and ideas for renovating your own camper.

    Best Renovated Camper Ideas for 2023Pin

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    Whether you want to update your RV, travel trailer, or fifth wheel, you'll find inspiration in this list of 15 best renovated camper ideas.

    Use these ideas to help you completely transform your space and make your camper look brand new.

    If you’re living in your camper full-time, then this is a great way to give your home a makeover and make it a little cozier.

    New Series: An Off Grid Life is on the road! This summer we're working on a new project -updating our 2008 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer for off grid living. Follow along to learn about how we're making this trailer completely off the grid. Water, solar panels, lithium battery, etc.

    15 Best Renovated Camper Ideas for 2023

    15 Best Renovated Campers

    When I started prepping our 2008 Gulf Stream for our 2022 off grid adventure, I needed inspiration! Here's a look at some of the awesome remodels of used campers and trailers that helped us with our own used camper renovation.

    1

    Simple RV Boho Remodel

    Photo Credit: musthavemom.com

    The layout of this travel trailer is almost identical to ours, and there's so much I love about this Boho style, especially the sliding barn doors under the tv and the remodelled wood countertops.

    2

    How to Sew Pop-Up Camper Curtains

    Photo Credit: letscampsmore.com

    When we replaced the Queen RV bed in our travel trailer with a better mattress for my back, the sliding doors on the trailer wouldn't, well, slide. So we removed them. For now we just hung plain curtains on a tension rod, but I love this easy camper curtain sewing tutorial! So I'm adding it to my list of sewing projects for 2023.

    3

    RV Renovation: Craft Space

    Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

    I loved seeing how this blogger renovated her camper to include a permanent craft space with room for her sewing machine and fabric supplies. If you're planning to live in your camper, think about your hobbies and making space for them.

    4

    RV Bunk Ladder DIY + RV Bunk Room Remodel

    Photo Credit: musthavemom.com

    So the bunkie room in our travel trailer sleeps four. But we bought it used and the bunkbed ladder was missing. Last summer, we just used a small step ladder that Dan stored under the trailer. But I love this DIY ladder - it would take up a lot less storage room.

    5

    Cheap and Easy Upgrades - Camper Tour

    Photo Credit: www.b4andafters.com

    I loved the ideas from this 16-foot camper because they were inexpensive and practical. after reading this post, I hit the dollar store for pool noodles, plastic covers, and stick-on mirrors to add a few quick fixes to our own trailer.

    6

    Vintage Camper Makeover

    Photo Credit: tinyvintagekitchen.com

    This lovingly restored 1971 camper is just charming! A good example of how to choose color and style when restoring a vintage camper.

    7

    Lightweight Camper Bathroom Mirrors

    Photo Credit: www.b4andafters.com

    Weight is always an issue with campers and travel trailers. Our own camper is over 12,000 pounds as it has the winter Arctic insulation pack. So adding mirrors would add a ton of weight. These stick-on mirror tiles look like a good, light-weight mirror option.

    8

    Simple DIY Hanging Shelf for a Pop-Up or RV Trailer

    Photo Credit: letscampsmore.com

    Storage and shelf space is another issue in our trailer. The four of us spent 6 weeks living in it last summer. So this hanging shelf tutorial came in handy!

    9

    RV Faucet Replacement Tutorial

    Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

    So our kitchen sink has the original faucet, and I bookmarked this post because I thought we needed a replacement. Ours was stiff and sticking and I thought it was leaking. However, Dan used some WD-40 and soon had it working just fine. So it will do for at least a couple more years.

    10

    Camper Shoe Storage

    Photo Credit: www.b4andafters.com

    LOVE this idea for storing away boots, shoes, and flip flops on the wall where we enter our camper. We have the same setup, and I'll be adding these baskets (again, from the dollar store) to ours this spring.

    11

    New Paint, Pulls & Fabric

    Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

    Another great example of how a coat of fresh paint, some new pulls and new fabric can totally change the look of a camper!

    12

    Simple Pop Up Camper Remodel

    Photo Credit: letscampsmore.com

    This post makes my list of best-renovated campers because of the colorful fabrics! While we are fine with the pine laminate wood accents we currently have, the girls wanted their bunkie space to be a bit more cheerful. So we are working on sewing up a few bright bolsters and flag banners for our 2023 camping season.

    13

    RV Flooring: How to Install Step by Step

    Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

    So I'm not a fan of carpet in an RV. Especially with kids. Everything gets sandy and/or muddy. And at the moment we also have a massive split in the vinyl flooring in our kitchen. This post offers a great tutorial with useful pics and step-by-step instructions for installing new RV flooring.

    14

    Budget RV Renovation

    Photo Credit: meganleannjones.com

    Now this RV got a MAJOR renovation and it is truly worth a look. I was inspired by the white-on-white, the light wood accents up above, and I love the flooring too. Although the white couch just wouldn't work with my own crew - we tend to track in mud and leaves etc. But this sure looks pretty.

    15

    Easy Paint RV Remodeling

    Photo Credit: musthavemom.com

    Now this example of a renovated camper made my list because it didn't require much construction. Just basically painting surfaces and walls in light shades made a dramatic difference.

    Want more info on how to renovate a camper for off grid living?

    In 2023, we plan to install new flooring in our travel trailer kitchen.

    Plus we will be upgrading our travel trailer solar panels as well.

    We may even look into adding a small wood stove. And we will definitely make a solar oven to use while camping - a great homeschool activity!

    After camping through the foothills of the Rockies last summer, we saw the opportunities for boondocking in a few gorgeous locations.

    Can't wait to give it a try!

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