1953 Spartanette Tandem Travel Trailer Makeover
Check out before and after photos of a fully restored 1950s classic camper.
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June 05, 2015
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Before: Exterior
Clients of Justin and Anna's company, Flyte Camp, wanted to use this trailer as a lakeside retreat for their family.
After: Exterior
The result was a beautiful vintage restoration, complete with a collapsible awning and shiny new surface.
Before: Kitchen
The midcentury modern aesthetic is cool, but it is worn and not too functional.
After: Dinnette
For more dining and living space, the pullout table was replaced with an L-shaped bar. The wall TV can be viewed from the kitchen or living area.
After: Kitchen
A powder-coated red cooktop and convection oven match the new retro-style fridge and bar stools.
After: Kitchen
Anna and Justin retained and restored most of the original cabinetry and added an original Panel Ray heater (left).
After: Kitchen
New flooring and stainless-steel countertops look sleek but still feel original to the camper.
After: Kitchen
Anna and Justin also added a brand-new sink to complete the kitchen renovation.
Before: Sitting Area
The banquette was completely torn out and needed to be replaced.
After: Sitting Area
The main living area is modern and open with a mid-century-style couch, bright red bar chairs and wooden blinds.
Before: Bedroom
The space between the bed and wall is under-utilized. It's too tight to do anything with or even stand there.
After: Bedroom
A new queen-sized bed makes the most of the space. A TV and built-in DVD makes it a better place to relax.
Before: Bedroom
The old bed has to go, but the built-in nightstand will stay.
After: Bedroom
The modernized bedroom includes new bedding and wooden blinds.
Before: Bathroom
The bathroom desperately needed help.
After: Bathroom
The bathroom was updated with new flooring, birch cabinetry and a modern toilet.
Before: Bathroom
The dark wood cabinets and tiny ceiling light in the bathroom made the room feel cramped.
After: Bathroom
Marmoleum countertops, new cabinets and an updated ceiling light brightened the bathroom.
Before: Bathroom
The old shower was dark and dingy.
After: Bathroom
New aluminum walls were installed to give the bathroom a crisp, modern look and feel.
After: Bathroom
The old laminate countertop was replaced with durable Marmoleum.
Before: Exterior
The original exterior was dull and dingy.
After: Exterior
The exterior was polished and whitewall Coker tires and a vintage striped awning were added to bring back the classic 1950s look.
