Adding a brand new dimension to our street journey expertise, we plan to delve into the classic camper world with the restoration of a Compact Jr. Similar to the camper restoration challenge documented by the Tin Can Tourists, we’re planning an entire gutting of our lime “Green Bean”.
Given to us by a good friend, our preliminary funding on this challenge is a whopping zero {dollars}. As you’ll be able to see, the inside is in tough form. Our first challenge will probably be to utterly intestine the inside and line the partitions with an insulation foam. We’ll reinforce the each the ground and pop up trolley (which at present sags and collects standing water) with cross braces and plywood.
Ultimately the aim is to maintain the towing weight as little as doable and use as many reclaimed and repurposed supplies within the course of. I’ll be pulling the Green Bean with my 2017 Subaru Outback, and secured a used trailer receiver from an area auto salvage yard for $65.
Exposed to the weather for a few years, we spent a while hand-scrubbing the fiber glass exterior with an influence drill brush attachment package from Amazon.com. As you’ll be able to see from the characteristic picture, the comb attachment was mild sufficient to not injury the floor however highly effective sufficient to hurry up the cleansing course of.
Next up is arising with a plan for electrical energy – we plan to camp within the shoulder seasons and can want a small heating aspect that may (ideally) run with {an electrical} hookup or small solar-powered battery. The inside re-design will focus on storage and a cushty sleeping association at the least 75 inches lengthy.
Thankfully the web is filled with inspiration for tiny properties and classic camper redesign – comply with alongside as we work on this enjoyable challenge over the winter.
Happy trails!