This is only for fun. I just read the post on the old TC and matching truck for sale, thought it was really cool. I want to see more pics of Restored or Resto-Mod campers, and throw it out there - what would you do if you found a "Barn Find TC" that needed a resto and wanted to go the route of Resto-Mod?I think it would be cool to: (Again, this is only for fun)Reinforce the frame and add a custom engineered slideSolarKegeratorFlat pane TVElectric box awningAnd I'd love to see more pics of old campers if you have them.

Replace frame with aluminum.Smooth siding (as opposed to the aluminum siding mine has)Move wet bath up front and position things more ergonomically.Basically make the rest of it a garage not unlike a toy hauler. Just brainstorming what I think would be cool. Realistically, the logistics of storage and being fully self contained would get in the way of the toy hauler idea.Lightweight as possible though!

Thinking of the same thing when I retire. Aluminum framingFresh water and Grey water tanks located under floorBatteries (3) in the front basement (where water tank usually is)Cassette toilet Center of Gravity as low as possibleAll exterior siding smoothTotal weight as low as possible plus balanced left to right

I notched the bottom of a popup TC to fit over a L-shaped aux gas tank. Then enclosed the space between the cab and camper, aero-mod.

I would gut everything from the cabover back, and put in three things:1. The largest dry bath I could fit.2. Refrigerator.3. A jackknife sofa.

Here are some to drool over, ok some are class c's but still cool.oldtrailer

If you were to Resto-mod a TC, what what you do?

CptnBG
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
I'd like to have one like this to work with...
covered_wagon
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
I'm planning on making my camper have a warmer hand made look inside by using very nice prefinished wood tongue and groove flooring on the walls. The finishes and colors are getting very cool to choose from.
Victory402
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
Looks real good Steve!
jimh406
Explorer III
Nov 21, 2015
Nice job slickrock steve.
slickrock_steve
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/siseley/whirlwind%207%20states%202015/GEDC0310.jpg
slickrock_steve
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
sorta like my "72" ??
MORSNOW
Navigator II
Nov 21, 2015
Boatycall wrote:
Reddog1 wrote:
Boatycall wrote:
... And I'd love to see more pics of old campers if you have them.
What do you consider old?

Wayne

Oh geeze, that's a loaded question. No matter what I say, somebody will chime in and have their feathers all ruffled.

Lets say for this FUN little discussion, 70's or older.

The era where Harvest Gold and Olive Green appliances in campers were in fashion? Maybe a decorative iron railing by the dining and cabover areas?
Reddog1
Explorer II
Nov 21, 2015
Dang, you have ruffled my feathers. LOL I would have thought the 70's or older would be antiques as it pertains to TCs.
Boatycall
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
Reddog1 wrote:
Boatycall wrote:
... And I'd love to see more pics of old campers if you have them.
What do you consider old?

Wayne

Oh geeze, that's a loaded question. No matter what I say, somebody will chime in and have their feathers all ruffled.

Lets say for this FUN little discussion, 70's or older.
jimh406
Explorer III
Nov 20, 2015
It seems to me that most of the old TCs structures are falling apart. It would be cheaper to start from scratch.

I wonder if there is a market to create TCs that look old. There are some companies building trailers like this one. http://www.shastarving.com/Airflyte/

For those TCs that have a good structure, I think changing the fabrics, mattress, foam, wall covering, and switching to LEDs and appliances would be good.