February - 2017

1965 SHASTA SUPER 18

An experimental restoration for a timeless classic.

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WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN: Bathroom Door & More Shelving

Bathroom Door Using the existing bathroom door, I removed the old paneling and added additional framing for the window. Door faced with 1/32" Okoume veneer (same finish as the ceiling panels) on the cabin side and sheet metal on the shower side (metal side trim and sealing still in process). Stained glass window from previous post faced with decorative film for view obstruction and installed. Stripped the paint from existing hardware and works like new. Built-in Shelves Finis

WEEK TWENTY-SIX: Interior Renders, Cabinetry & Hardware

Plans diverted due to a pretty cold New England winter (pretty cold meaning a propane heater couldn't compensate for poor building insulation and I couldn't feel my fingers enough to keep working). Several holidays, two exams and a season later I'm picking things up again. Interior Renders While I'd made small commitments I hadn't sat down to finalize how it was all coming together and this was holding back decisions. The winter gave me time to settle on the scheme below; it

About Me

Designer and aspiring architect. Lover of the delapidated and new interpretations. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Vintage Trailer Talk

A frequently updated forum where members range from beginners to people who've been restoring trailers for decades. Anyone flipping a camper should be heading here for tips & info.

Mobiltec

Based in CA and having worked on vintage trailers since the 70's, Mobiltec posts video tutorials that guide reconstruction from start to finish. Straight forward, concise and a good place to begin before starting your first trailer.

Ocean Breeze RV Center

Peter Flanders of Ocean Breeze RV installed my entirely new electrical and propane systems. There aren't enough good words - Peter is someone who takes the time and really goes beyond to help you out, and was always willing to share his knowledge of trailers (new and old). When I first came in they even walked me through an older trailer they were working on with the same layout as mine. Genuinely good people with invaluable knowledge - highly recommended!

'Jennies Garage'

Jacob Dale has graced the internet with his super helpful video tutorials following the entire renovation of a 1973 Shasta 1400 travel trailer. It guides his process step by step (with necessary humor) and has saved my sanity.

Vintage Trailer Supply

Located right in lovely Montpelier, Vermont, VTS specializes in products that compliment the vintage camper aesthetic while providing modern convenience. They were my go-to for things such as exterior trim, access panels, vents and some electrical/light fixtures.

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