Renovating vintage trailers and turning them into houses on wheels has become a trend, especially for people or families who love to be outdoors.
It’s one good investment considering its return on investment in the long run.
Vintage trailers can be a good investment under certain circumstances, but it’s important to carefully consider several factors before making a decision.
Here are a few things to keep in mind, as listed by koa.com:
1. Solid Flooring: Check for floor condition to avoid costly replacements.
2. Free of Water Damage: Inspect for signs of leaks or water damage.
3. Whole and Unbroken Axle: Ensure the axle is in good condition.
4. Original Windows and Hardware: Intact windows are preferable to costly replacements.
5. Working Electrical Systems: Avoid extensive rewiring by finding a trailer with functional electrics.
6. Void of Bad Smells: Watch out for odors indicating issues like rodents, urine, or mold.
7. Properly Functioning Appliances and Propane Lines: Check stove, fridge, and propane lines for safety.
8. Clear Title: Ensure the seller’s name is on the title for a smooth transfer.
9. Strong Tires: Consider tire condition for safety and potential replacement costs.
With all things considered, this crafty guy who just got into woodworking magically transformed a 46-year-old trailer van into a fully-functional space that is perfect for everyone.
He bought a 1977 Goldcoast camper trailer and did an amazing job of renovating it.
According to Jesse, it took him a little over a month to complete his trailer renovation project, and the entire process was a totally fun learning experience for him.
He started his project by removing all the cabinet doors and repainted them with black to add a dark accent all over the interior of the trailer.
The next thing that he did was to make sure he’d be able to check all the electronic parts of the trailer by installing a new battery.
Jesse then proceeded to fill up the trailer’s water tank and fix its drainage.
He also noticed a leak in the ceiling and fixed it by applying some flex seal right on top of the trailer where the main source of the leak was.
Jesse also added some shiplap throughout the cabin, use a glossy tile designed to peel and stick for the sink’s backsplash, changed the faucet, installed sticky vinyl tile on the flooring, and made sure all the lights in the trailer were working, from the ceiling down to the cabinets.
To him, the most tedious part of the whole renovation project was repainting the exterior of the trailer.
With the help of his beloved wife, they started off by sanding the entire trailer and made sure there were no bumps and lumps.
After that, they applied tape on every single part of the trailer where they don’t want to be applied with the primer paint.
He used an oil-based primer, and after applying primer all over the trailer, he let it set for about two to three days. Then once again, they horizontally lined the trailer with tape to cover the parts which they wanted to keep white.
They then painted the trailer black to give the trailer that classic white & black stripes.
Finally, they removed all the tapes to reveal the outcome of the paint job, and it was nothing but a fantastic one.
According to Jesse and as written in the video’s description, he spent around $3,500 ($1500 for the trailer and $2000 for renovations) in total to achieve the newly renovated trailer.
Watch the whole transformation of the 1977 trailer in the timelapse video below.
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