Possibilities are endless when renovating a caravan. You can transform an old van to a modern portable home, add more storage, or even refurbish it for a backyard home office.
As our creative Bunnings Workshop community has shown, there is a lot you can do to make your caravan more functional and stylish without spending a lot of money.
Check out these inspiring caravan renovations shared by Workshop members and let us know if we can help with your project.
Transforming an empty shell to a fully furnished caravan that sleeps four, creative Workshop member Karen added elements like a kitchen and full-sized single bed with under-bed storage.
A business on wheels. Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Rob refitted this Viscount caravan as a mobile office. It includes a customised kitchen, new lights and blinds, dark wood and wallpaper features.
Inspired by the beat generation classic On the Road by Jack Kerouac, Rob cleverly renovated this 1970s Millard caravan from scratch with a distinctive Penguin Classics book theme.
Featuring a gas lift bed for storage, a laptop power station and air conditioning, this caravan renovation matches class with functionality.
A window box and a bright, beautiful paint job were highlights of this Viscount caravan renovation.
While restoring her rusty 1972 York caravan into a beautiful mobile home, Shelley rebuilt the chassis, installed new flooring and added a hinged slat double bed. Each cupboard also features a different theme from 1972 newspapers.
In another makeover popular with the Bunnings Workshop community, Rob installed new floors and blinds, replacement kitchen and fold-out distressed timber table.
An on-site retro caravan and annex were given a fresh new look with paint, flooring and blinds, plus a kitchen makeover including new benchtop and extra storage.
Rob breathed new life into "Minty" over three months. Renovation work on the classic 1971 Millard caravan included a new kitchen, flooring, tiling, blinds and painting inside and out.
New benchtops, cupboard doors, curtains, fresh paint, rattan features and spray-painted handles helped turn this small York caravan into a charming vintage retreat.
In another popular retro caravan project, Rob laid a new floor and installed a new kitchen, which included an oven, a hot plate and sink splashback. "Milly's" interior was also completely redecorated using timber and a white and gold colour scheme.
A 2011 Crusader caravan with a tired interior was given a fresh contemporary look with painted cabinets and walls, new flooring and blinds.
A dated Jayco camper trailer was given a thorough makeover with fresh paint, repaired flyscreens, upholstered seats and curtains to match the new decor.
Talk about a groovy ride. Rob gave this caravan a distinctly 70s retro feel, complete with matching accessories and a funky colour scheme.
How to renovate a caravan
Experienced caravan renovator Rob shared comprehensive step-by-step guides to renovating your own caravan, including choosing the right van, repairing, painting and styling.
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