Steps
Step 1
Bought a vintage caravan in very poor condition. She needed lots of work & love, but we could see her potential as our next DIY project. She was born in 1962, but we knew we could make her sparkle & live her best life in 2023 & beyond.
Before pics
Step 2
We ripped out what was left internally. A lot of wood rot. She leaked badly. Poor ol gal needed a lot of care. We decided to completely reconfigure her to our needs. My needs were a shower, a loo, and a comfy bed. Hubbies were a usable friendly kitchen, a tv, fridge & keeping her as light as possible to ensure renewing rego & to be safe out on the roads.
During her massive reno
Step 3
The fun part for me started with the DIY. I created lights out of beetroot cans. Decoupaged small off cuts of wood into backing panels for the retro handles we found on eBay. I painted the inside of the cupboard, that became our loo, into a quirky flamingo loo room. Made a Bunnings outdoor coir mat into a hold all for bits and pieces.
Step 4
We added a cutie pattootie sink from Bunnings, got the tap from eBay, painted the baskets from Bunnings, installed the BBQ from Bunnings under the double bed, so it could slide out for our many anticipated delicious meals,
Step 5
Getting close to the finishing line. Hubby painted flamazing flamingos on the exterior. All external & internal paint was purchased from Bunnings. Hubby created an internal drop down door, from the loo cupboard ( the cupboard that keeps on keeping lol ) We are absolutely stoked with our progress. Couldn’t wait to go away in her.
Step 6
And at last we were off on our adventures. Driving Mrs Marlie was a labour of love. She was named in memory of Robs beautiful mum Marlene. I got my loo and my shower, and he even put in a mini washing machine for me. This was very possibly our largest DIY project to date. It took us a year to do, in between living life. We absolutely love her. Nearly everything was repurposed & recreated. We are so happy we saved her. She turns many heads and she has been photographed quite a bit by curious travellers. They all smile when they see her. My loo is the one feature that definitely makes everyone laugh out loud.
