You can read through a complete list of all the improvements and new amenities, but I’ll just run through a quick summary here. We had a new axle and wheels installed, replaced broken windows and sealed up and polished the exterior to a high shine.

Inside, we upgraded the electrical and plumbing systems, added a Fan-Tastic Vent fan in the rear of the coach, and installed a new “Astrodome” to bring more light into the camper. (The original had been painted.) We tore out the old linoleum, cut out and replaced the rotten portions of the sub-floors, and installed engineered hardwood flooring. In the kitchen, we added a new countertop and backsplash, but decided to keep the original drop-in range and furnace. They were both charming and in great shape, and just required a good cleaning. In the bathroom, we installed a new sink, countertop, toilet and penny tiles. Finally, we repainted the walls and cabinetry and added new upholstery and curtains, as well as a new accordion bathroom door.

Our biggest design coup was a redesign of the side bench. We added a back that lifted up to form a bunk bed– a hugely popular upgrade with our kids that gave them each their own sleeping berth. (Of course, they always fought for the top bunk and we had to institute a policy of alternating nights.)