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Caravan renovation with your own carpentry skills - Glamper Edition #15
Caro, 31, has always had camping in her blood. As a long-time camper who has felt at home on every campsite since childhood, the step to owning her own caravan was only a matter of time.
And then came 2020. With the onset of the pandemic and the urge to tackle new projects, she found distraction in renovating a caravan. Her Hobby DeLuxe 370 from 1989 was the perfect model: small, handy and ideal for going out alone as a single. The first encounter was love at first sight.
❁ What was the vision for the caravan renovation?
Caro started with a clear plan for the caravan renovation of her Hobby DeLuxe 370 - or so she thought . But as with any creative process, the vision evolved as she worked. The original ideas were discarded, new concepts emerged, and in the end the caravan renovation project took a completely different direction than she had first imagined.
❁ The colour concept
The highlight of her color concept, however, was the kitchen. Instead of keeping this area white, Caro decided on a bold accent: the kitchen block was given a rich black coat of paint . This strong element deliberately breaks with the otherwise natural look and gives the interior more depth and character . The contrast between the light natural materials and the dark kitchen makes a stylish statement and gives the caravan that certain something extra that makes it so unique.
❁ Best implementations and clever ideas
Caro has simply redesigned the large classic caravan: the original seating area has been transformed into a permanent bed, complete with a sturdy slatted frame and a mattress that promises maximum comfort. This not only eliminates the need for annoying conversions , but also creates a permanently comfortable retreat.
❁ 3 upgrades that are taken into account in every subsequent caravan renovation
Camper bed with slatted frame and mattress
Caro has quickly transformed the old seating area into a solid bed that is a real eye-catcher. No remodeling, just pure relaxation!
The large roof hatch – plenty of light and air
Its transparent roof hatch is a real light miracle. It lets the sun in and at the same time ensures the perfect supply of fresh air. This means the camper always feels airy and bright.
Kitchen 2.0 – function meets design
No more impractical flap! The gas hob was replaced with a stylish real wood hob and a larger sink was installed. She moved the gas cooker out of the kitchen – cooking outside is simply better!
❁ A fail-buying experience
❁ If you had one wish from Genie
❁ Exciting before and after
❁ Favorite campsite
"Camping Punta d'oro in Iseo, Italy"
❁ Advice to anyone who is about to renovate their caravan
"At the beginning I was totally hesitant about screwing anything into the walls. Just get started, the inhibitions will disappear very quickly!"
