We’re almost done remodeling the RV. We’ve been slowly working on it for 5 years now, with the goal of living in it while on the Long Road still on the horizon somewhere, though clearly delayed. The most recent improvements were merely cosmetic, but aesthetics can play a huge role in one’s enjoyment of such a vehicle. With the help of my skilled aunt and uncle, I made the following improvements:
- Replaced the old, non-insulated, rattly blinds with insulated custom black-out curtains that secure into place using industrial snaps, and can be removed and laundered.
- Replaced the cheap-looking pressboard table with a new, larger table with oak trim and faux-granite laminate top.
- Covered the front of the refrigerator and the backsplash behind the stove with laminate to match the table.
- Bought new high-density foam for cushions and had them upholstered with new fabric (no more hideous pink!), and turned the old cushions into dog beds.
- Painted the interior -walls, ceiling, beneath cupboards and around refrigerator.
- Mounted the outlet above the refrigerator (was previously just dangling by a wire).
- Covered the awkward joints between paneling in the cabover bed area that would not take standard trim using sewn fabric strips.
I’d say it’s looking pretty darn nice in here, which is great since we’ll be occupying it for the next couple months. I’m so proud of our work that I thought I’d share it in a regular post, since most readers probably don’t check the remodel page very often. Below are two galleries: finished “after” photos on top, and “before” photos on the bottom. There are more images on the vehicle remodel page, too. We’d love to hear your thoughts on our little RV’s new look! Continue reading
Ramey on the Road 