May - 2017

1965 SHASTA SUPER 18

An experimental restoration for a timeless classic.

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WEEK THIRTY-NINE: Rear Bed & Bathroom Progress

Rear Bed This is designed as a sofa that will slide out into an (almost) full size bed. This encloses the fresh water tank/equipment and offers storage below via cabinet doors when in the sleeping position. The headboard provides additional storage for linens. Bathroom Progress The last wall is up and first round of paint is on. Shower faucet in place. Not the most critical item on my to-do list but the medicine cabinet is painted and reframed. It felt nice to hang it up and

WEEK THIRTY-EIGHT: More Plumbing, More Electrical...

Plumbing Equipment installed: 40 gallon Fresh water tank SHURflo Revolution Water Pump SHURflo Accumulator Tank (regulates water pressure) SHURflo Twist-On Pipe Strainer (catches debris before entering the pump) Atwood Water Heater, GC6AA-10E DSI Gas and Electric Combo Fresh water tank provided (4) fittings: (2) were 1-1/2" female connections, the others 1/2". These connection will be used for the 1-1/4" ID gravity fill (if you were to fill the tank with a garden hose per say

WEEK THIRTY-SEVEN: Last Ceiling Panel, Dinette Shelf & Plumbing Begins

Last Ceiling Panel Last ceiling panel shellac'd and put in place. Since this panel isn't supported by any cabinets I went ahead and added the arched rafter for support before installing. New rafter traced from an original piece. It gave it good rigidity and when combined with the trim pieces at either side, the panel sits firm. Last ceiling light installed and ready to go. Dinette Shelf This corner cabinet houses a 6" speaker, 110V power outlet and 12V charging station. It ta

WEEK THIRTY-SIX: Front Bunk, Insulating Wheel Wells & REAL Electrical

Front Bunk Original aluminum side rails cleaned with fine steel wool and mineral spirits. Rails fastened to the wall with #10 screws and original board laid across. Old light replaced with new LED fixture over the dinette. Insulating Wheel Wells First wheel well box built below the kitchenette using 1/8" luan, 1x pine boards and 3/4" DOW styrofoam insulation. REAL Electrical 110V outlets installed at the kitchenette/bedroom. Dinette bench framing completed (below which the ba

About Me

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

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Christina McMahon, M.Arch

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Extras

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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