Vintage Trailer Renovation! - Full Overview Video

This video is a complete sped up video overview of my trailer renovation. It’s a great project and only took a little over a month. The total cost was around $3500 total ($1500 for trailer + $2000 for renovations.) It’s nice to know you can get a camper trailer that you want without having to take put a huge loan out.
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[@SouthernBelleSassy]

This was a GREAT video!!! I've watched probably hundreds of these videos and this is the first one that I didn't skip ahead on or get bored with. Just enough explanation but no talk talk talk. Speed up where needed. Perfectly done. Really enjoyed it and the trailer looks great! Nice job!

[@Mullenthemaker]

WISouthernBelle thank you for the view! I hope you find my other videos to be the same! Thank you!

[@zdavidzz]

Haha, same I knew it was going to be simple and logical

[@zdavidzz]

wait are you saying you want to fix one with me lol

[@julieparker1954]

i agree, its a great video. I just bought a 16ft Skylark.....1974 and I have a LOT of work to do. Will be watching this over and over

[@mobiltec]

And you learned nothing at all...

[@amyk8488]

I didnt think cushions would look that great. It really tied it all together. Its like a new trailer with an old school look. I just love this. Very clean looking

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you! I agree.

[@jstar1000]

My kids grew up camping in travel trailers. I bought my first one in 2000 when my kids were literally 5 and 3 years old so they don't remember life without going camping. Now my son is 26 and m y daughter is 24 and they still freaking go on just about every camping trip. They always talk about how much they love all the camping memories they have growing up. We have pictures galore too and they remember every trip except the really early ones.

[@roannathephoenix8561]

Such a great job guys! Love that you could keep the retro cushions and made the plaid fit right in with the new colors.

[@lisanester3338]

Nice job. Your children will always remember these camping trips! 💕

[@Mullenthemaker]

We sure hope so!

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Hate paint on cupboards- love wood grain look- each to his own

[@daylenestaneart775]

Just found this video. Thank you for the step by step instructions. I love that you divided the work “room by room”. It made all the work less daunting. It gave me hope that I can redo a similar trailer.

[@purselmer5931]

I agree: really great mix of keeping some of the earlier touches (like pattern on the couch) but updating where necessary and on a great budget. I too have watched hundreds of these and like yours the very best - kept the vintage look and your babies are adorable. Blessings to you!

[@peggiegreen4420]

Wow!! The resertation was amazing!! I absolutely loved all the upgrades, but still kept the vintage character. I will say though, as much as I loved the new bathroom and cabinet, storage that you built, I'd have wanted a small shower in that space! Thanks for showing!! It's the size camper I hope to buy in the near future, that's been restored! ❤️

[@gayleconant1100]

I have a trailer that is almost exactly like the one you have. It's great to see you guys make yours all new. I have been living in mine for about two years and wish I could get it redone. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@tammyf8215]

Wow that's amazing. My husband and I redone our 1968 12ft. It was alot of time and work for sure. 2 days ago, just got a 30ft.1950s or early 60s. Trailer. Its in awesome shape. Few small spots but we will get it done. Inside is all wood work. Built in dressers also bunks with original wood ladder. Bathroom appliances all original. Super excited.

[@mshockey73]

Very nice!!! I love that you kept the vintage cushions. They really compliment the black cabinetry:)

[@amandaburger2506]

This is awesome. I'm purchasing a trailer to redo this summer and this was very helpful to see. I've never done anything like this before, but I'm so excited for the new adventure.

[@jcfra420]

Flex seal is some incredible stuff. I ended up putting 2 coats on my RV roof. Seals it, and actually seems to have helped insulate it strangely enough.

[@kattighe4137]

I was completely captivated watching your process of renovating this old gem! So interesting. It turned out wonderful! Have fun!

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you! Means a lot.

[@gilbertgarcia4042]

Great job. I just bought my first ever 18 foot camping trailer. It's in great shape for the year 1989, no leaks, everything from lights to refridge to propane stove works great. But like you said, it has an old look to it so I got a lot of good ideas off you. Thanks again and in joy your work and little trailer.

[@myshadowstalksme]

Older stuff is built to last. Everything now is meant to be replaced.

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Great job. Hope you get many years of happy camping.

[@steveharbolt935]

Pretty awesome. I’m the opposite, I would have no issue with painting the exterior. My issue is the lack of experience I have in the woodworking department, so the interior is what I’m worried about the most. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@davidrowe4006]

Great fix. Good job. I owned a 76 Prowler about the same size for at least 10 years. I never remodeled it as everything worked but water heater went out. I finally upgraded to a much bigger and newer camper, but this brought back nice memories.

[@livableincome]

I love it. Thank you. Just bought a trailer today rather impulsively and crossing my fingers it wasn't a mistake. You made me feel better.

[@TaylorRuiz1011]

This is a trip.... this is my family's old trailer.... so many memories in that trailer. The reason I know this is our old trailer is cause of the cut out in that cabinet near the door! There was a Stereo in that slot....

[@kathyb5740]

WOW!!!!!! That is so awesome ❤

[@jamiesmith1343]

I was a little daunted about the black cabinets, but your right they look great with the cushions. Great job!

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thanks Jamie!

[@4purejoy863]

I'm so glad you guys painted the outside. It seems many people reno the inside and don't touch the exterior. It definitely made a big difference.

[@judichristopher4604]

I am so Proud of y'all... Great Job... I am working on a Vintage 1972 Tiny Travel Trailer (I call VT3) Lot's of work... and money... My Travel trailer was brought down about 150 miles away... I looked under the bottom of the trailer and SAW that the Leaf Spring was broken in two!!!! The guy put (2) little 2x4 wedged in between the leaf spring to get it to my house... and didn't tell me about the breakage!!! I can't believe he made it to my house... LOL "Some People's Children" I swear.

[@drummergirl495]

Beautiful family, beautiful trailer and beautiful job. What wonderful memories you’re creating for your kids! Bravo ♥️

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you so much!

[@heathyup2291]

Wow, We are new to renovating and bought a similar camper. This was awesome inspiration. Thank you sooo much!!

[@lauracasparius]

I am attempting to renovate my 1967 camper - thank you. I've learned a lot, it looks like mine inside but wow my cushions smell !

[@ceeceety2320]

Nice! You guys really pulled this together and made a great little space for your family to go have fun in! Nice job on the video as well. It kept my attention. Enjoy and stay safe!

[@cindyfox123]

You guys did a beautiful job. What great fun for your family. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@cliffright1142]

I really enjoyed watching your remake. I love doing that sort of thing and when you’re done there is such a feeling of accomplishment. Congratulations to you and your wife for the commitment. Finish product looks great!

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thanks!

[@realtruth3731]

I would have replaced the water tank (over 40 years if it is the original) because you don't know what toxic corrosion is in it, plus the video show that it was leaking. Using a stop leak product on water for people use is a no-no! I enjoy the rest of the renovation, great job!

[@phyllisharris1665]

That trailer is awesome! We are fulltime RVers living in a 36ft 5th wheel. We started out our marriage 40 years ago and got right into camping with a borrowed pup tent. Loved it and processed up to where we are now. We think camping with your family makes healthy, happy, well rounded children.

[@MLong-uv8cw]

Too funny...my husband and I started the same way camping in pup tent. 48 yrs later we bought 2001 Class C Jayco that we are updating.

[@chicfromthesticks8900]

What a brilliant restoration of a vintage caravan. I loved what you both did to it. You've got me thinking about doing something similar now! Well done 👏👍

[@hellus47]

I live in a humid area of the country with hot summers and cold winters. If you use some of the vinyl tile glue along with that you will not have the peel up issues. Thats been my experience with it. You don't need a whole lot just a little to add to the stickiness of the tiles.

[@Mullenthemaker]

Great tip! For the flooring I used a Brad nailer and it worked really well.

[@maryvaughn7886]

Wonderful job! We had same little trailer at lake property in early 80s. This is much better than original & paid $2500 for it back then. Well done-enjoy y'all!

[@suzannecranford6819]

This looks amazing! You've given such inspiration. I live in a small toy hauler and I'm renovating very slowly, taking my time deciding what I want to do. Thanks for explaining how you painted the exterior. Thank you for the tour! 💗

[@FMHammyJ]

You and your partner have a great sense of esthetics....Ive seen some camper/trailer reno's where you wished they had just left the original decor.....It looks fantastic....

[@Tristan_Figueroa]

I love the before! The stripes are like a cool t shirt. Retro a the way.

[@dougspidermanhappy]

Glad I’m not the only one. Well my friend and I aren’t the only two people who like it much better before they covered up the charm and retro character. Every other comment raves about the clean look. It’s just a sheet metal box now imo.

[@larrywilliams9956]

I agree with the other comments. Great job, you didn’t get bogged down in details!! Really interesting!!

[@vlh1255]

Love that you kept the original cushions . Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@wendyshepard2080]

I love how the reno worked with the old cushions! This turned out amazing

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@stunningmisadventures]

WOW!! This is such ana amazing transformation. I LOVE how the kitchen turned out! It was a GREAT decision to go with the black cabinets!

[@Mullenthemaker]

We like the way it turned out!

[@lucho3410]

Awesome job. Knowing me I would've gutted it all and then be overwhelmed and abandoned it. Kuddos for being smart and realistic about it

[@patricialavenberg377]

Awesome transformation!! Love the simplicity of the black and white! I had a similar size trailer at the Jersey shore around 2007. Unfortunately Hurricane Sandy wiped out the entire campground but so many fun memories! Great job!! 😊

[@lynneftw]

Flex seal is a good TEMPORARY sealer. After awhile in uv and the elements, it cracks bad.

[@kirksway1]

exactly. Winter weather will do a number on it

[@godrulesme8619]

Too cool...thank you for sharing all this!! We really appreciate it.

[@Mullenthemaker]

God Rules Me thanks for watching!

[@ps0195]

Wow! Great job! Love that you kept cushions...they are in great shape!

[@akagapeach]

Just bought a piece of property in Alabama and it came with a 2006 pull camper. Closing Friday. Will be watching your channel and reviewing the videos over and over. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to do it. At first we thought, oh...we will just get it hauled off...but now, I am challenged.

[@Lupelou559]

I love everything about it! Lots of work but it's yours! Excellent Job!!

[@Mullenthemaker]

Lupe Melendez thank you! It was a blast.

[@danielleprince100]

Haven't even finished the video yet but i must say, you are doing a wonderful job! Bravo!

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you!

[@cynthiapowers3469]

ya im watching n want to comment before its over,i like how its not dragged out and to the point

[@frankbalazs8816]

Paint the wood black to match. And Hub caps!!! Nice job!! I have a Beautiful Rockwood Camper and my Father owned a Huge RV company for 42 yrs!! I own a Auto detailing shop..Absolutely love camping,spent my childhood racing Bmx all over the country and living outta are motorhome traveling the country racing!! Great Video!! God bless you and your family.

[@maryanneproulx908]

We had a old Sunrise trailor and spent many mini vacations with 4 kids we and they have many memories of the times spent camping thank you for sharing and good job

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you! Our second trailer remodel is coming out in a couple weeks! Make sure you subscribe!

[@juanitok.o3264]

I just bought a trailer and it's the exact same as this one. Well I was gonna buy it but the guy wanted two lattes in exchange lol. Gonna be doing what he does in the video. Wish me luck

[@dougspidermanhappy]

Doubt you will ever see this reply, but I have to say: try to leave some of the vintage character of the trailer! The orange and yellow stripes are iconic, and I never use that word. I have not seen one comment yet that is less than “amazing job!” so I guess my friend and I are the weirdos, but to us, it’s now just a sheet metal box. All the charm is covered with a black stripe. I don’t get it.

[@doratheexplorerbegins]

This RV looks just like my parents had. Brings back such good memories.

[@Mullenthemaker]

I love to hear that!

[@ivanmcclendon1971]

Awesome I have a vintage Layton camper just like this I remolded into my she shed.

[@jesusmata1771]

That’s awesome I just got my family our first 2002 18 ft camper can’t wait to spend some time fixing it

[@christiannepogie5937]

Looks wonderful. Thank you for the tips.

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Jessie, that's beautiful. My then-boyfriend and I redid a 23 foot 1979 nomad. I used water based enamel paint over the horrid wallpaper. I took the stove top to an automotive place to get sandblasted. The vent from the fridge wasn't large enough, so the fridge kept quitting. We used a larger floor vent over the space and never had any more problems. The big front window had leaked, and I suggested a piece of aluminum as a gutter with a slight v shape to cause the rain to roll off each end. It worked. I also had a small microwave that we put into the oven. It was a great project.

[@bettyteh7294]

Nice and what a difference. Enjoy your trips with your children. Have fun.

[@rejaneberclaz3331]

Family, we are proud of your! congratulations!!!

[@BudgetGirl]

You did a wonderful job! thanks for documenting it!

[@ontogeny6474]

It was those wacky-tacky vintage colors that made it -you know -all vintagey. But it's good to see it being used as it was intended to be -family memories in the making.

[@Mullenthemaker]

Yeah we weren’t sure if we were going to keep it but glad we did!

[@RobertAllenroballen2]

Good job. I been on the lookout for an old camper to fix up. Thanks for the tips.

[@stacyhannah1411]

I have the same camper doubted anyone could fix it up but not now that is awesome work !!

[@jaygraef5922]

Looks great. I wished I kept my of my older RV'S and or camper shell. It seems that they are coming back.

[@scottthurman9353]

Very cool! I like how you explained your choices for each part of the renovation

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thank you for the great video. Top marks with the renovation ~ you & your wife did a brilliant job. Safe travels.

[@philchigges2955]

Doing one now as wife bought a rotten camper.about 40 percent torn down now.what a project!!!!!omg!!hope mine turns out good as yalls.

[@Mullenthemaker]

I'd love to see it! Send it to me on Instagram. Also subscribe! I have our second remodel coming out in two weeks.

[@wandawas2]

Amazing work. Beautiful little home on wheels. Safe travels. Namaste.

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you! You too!

[@Debrajoy]

Wow! You did an awesome job! This grandma would love to have a sweet little trailer like this to live in. It's all one person really needs! Especially, in Southern California where rents are so high! Congratulations! 💕

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you! Our next trailer video will be coming out next week so make sure you subscribe!

[@ashlynn1652]

It's what I plan to do once I divorce. I've already realized even if I get my own home I'll never get it paid for by the time I die & I want minimal space to keep up anyway. Originally I was gonna remodel a storage unit but something mobile makes more sense.

[@lalat7260]

Great job! Looks like your family will have lots of fun with it! Thanks for sharing!

[@leighannshute456]

Great job. I just bought an 1998 5th wheel that i will be living in. I plan to update the interior and this video was very inspiring.

[@debstockdale3270]

Love the build. I would have painted the exterior a charcoal grey and kept the back strip.

[@sifusays9242]

Excellent I love to see young guys that are handy and willing to put in the work for the purpose of making fond memories with his family. Great job.

[@kellyanne7225]

I love that you painted the outside black and white. I love these for exterior colors on a camper. We painted our seasonal last summer but my husband got his way on the color. Maybe the next one!

[@mr.hanger]

May late father restored and modernized a 64 sprite single axle. He was a carpenter and master cabinet maker, so you can imagine what it's like. My brother and I kinda "co-own" it now. We both cherish the memories of camping with our Pop. My youngest daughter is 16 and the other two girls are grown and married up with youngins themselves. My oldest's husband bought a massive slide out fifth wheel. She looked at me told me it's just not the same as camping with her dad and Grandpops. Good stuff, friend!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Looks awesome! Such a great rebuild!

[@mobiltec]

He didn't rebuild anything. He just covered everything up.

[@alyssahough3141]

Amazing! What did clear coat did you spray the cabinets with after painting them?!

[@beverlyhigh620]

This is a good example of what can be done with the older trailers. Thanks

[@TheWisendorf]

I have renovated a few campers and lot of work involved. Only thing I will not ever do again is ceramic tile. Looks great if you do it in a house,but trailers tend to move and shift back and forward alittle bit especially when you travel.The stuff does not flex any at all and eventually crack.The one material I especially like was industial grade linoleum.Put down as a solid piece,it is thicker and tough as nails,A great no worry underlayment on the floor. Thumbs up guy .ty for your video /

[@KapKen]

Thank you for this post. It helped me pull the trigger on purchasing an older travel trailer and remodeling the interior. Exterior is next... Check it out on our new channel.

[@_MichaelHerrera]

Looks great! I would of done something different with the ceiling, but overall looks good, great job!!

[@deborahannehart6788]

I agree!

[@self_made-self_paid2143]

yeah ceiling didn't turn out good with all the screws

[@jack66648]

I love it! The only thing that kinda throws me off is the wood on the back. It's kind of jarring to me but I'm sure most people love it🤗

[@ayoo264]

Curious as to why he didn’t just paint the ceiling white after repairing it 🤔

[@robertfarns]

What a good little project and a great job on execution. You made some smart moves where you kept it simple and made bigger changes when necessary.

[@fatboyc.7004]

It came out really nice. A nice set of wheel & led exterior lights will really make it stand out.

[@reneeclark45]

Love, love, love the end result! Your kids are lucky! One tip for painting stripes. Paint the entire area the base color (here white.) Let dry well for a few days, then tape off the stripes once (here black.) You use a little more white paint, but save on time and effort! Also, I like the unique ceiling solution. Great job!

[@lorimenshew2033]

Im starting a remodel, and wanting 12v wiring redone..all interior lights were removed when i bought it...but it will be fun..i hope..1977 trailer..

[@catherinegrace2366]

1977? Nice - are you making videos?

[@Tom05181961]

Wow, I think this the model I almost bought when they first came out. I lived in Seattle and the city wouldn't let me live in it in the city limits. I was crushed because I was a potter at the time and I wanted to use it in the summertime to go around the Northwest crafts fair, but no such luck. So since I couldn't live in it 24/7 it was a no go. Nice job! Have fun,

[@rosejacobs4745]

This is inspiring :) I am renovating a 1989 travel trailer right now and this was fun!

[@kenmatthews6476]

You gotta hook up the wheels with some “dog dish” bowl caps. Great job!

[@Mullenthemaker]

I definitely need too!

[@craiglunn7565]

They call the hub caps. " baby moons"

[@Mullenthemaker]

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[@maryanntraphagen5910]

Which led lights did you choose? We need to replace ours soon...

[@monnysillva7038]

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[@debbiemillernieto8237]

@@maryanntraphagen5910 huhhhhihhhh oh

[@Formerbootlicker]

How much did this project cost?

[@bernadinegregory784]

Great video! I like the fact that you spread it out and not drag out like others do when they video. Good explanation also. I have been looking for 2 years for an older camper to restore, about 17 feet long just haven't had any luck yet. I will know when the right one comes along. Great job of decorating also. Enjoy camping with your family.

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thank you! Means a lot

[@zj6820]

I'm glad a saw your video I've been wanting to remodel my son's mobile home..this video gave me motivation, thank you..

[@stringslinger5504]

Most RV fridges when they don't work can be revived by removing the fridge then placing it upside down overnight. This loosens any ammonia sediment that has clogged the cooling unit. I've revived about a half dozen RV fridges this way.

[@seasons1974]

Thank you for that info. I will try it with a vintage camper fridge I have.

[@ETurtle12]

@@seasons1974let me know if it helps! I also have a vintage camper that the fridge seems to not be working on.

[@spiritualangel824]

Nice wish I had a dude to help me!

[@happydays2741]

We just fixed up our 1985 Mallard and now have a car port ordered to park it in. Now it should last a long time!

[@ninerdoublezero]

Very nice that you mentioned what problems arose based on material selection. Great job!

[@darklovely9583]

You did a great job!!

[@Mullenthemaker]

Dark & Lovely Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@martincarroll7470]

Actually the exposed screws are ugly, but to each his own.

[@carriedugan6769]

@Joeneyrd Priceless!! Love your comment!!

[@propagandapandas]

I feel like hel end up replacing it with thin shiplap panels

[@That_Tunafish_Guy]

You know what wasn't ugly.. his wife's booty .... more of that.... less trailer modification🙄😒😒😒😒

[@rdsnewsguy2476]

Might have looked better with white painted screws, but that's just a nitpick!

[@truscavasile]

dude that ceiling is horrendous but it's not my trailer. If you are happy with it, great! awesome job!

[@kittywoods7155]

That is awesome seeing old brought back to life! Great job! Blessings!! 💕

[@Mullenthemaker]

Thanks Kitty!

[@503zzach]

Nice. But I really hate the black cabinet and stripe brown seat. It's make your trailer look smaller and clutter in the eyes.