Dudes! We are overhauling a 1972 Bell Travel Trailer! Follow the entire series from the beginning here!
A few of the project plans for The Nugs are unconventional at best, and before we delve into them (and to avoid the side eye from die hard camping fanatics) I thought it would be fun to share the grand vision with you guys!
Is it bad if I say that basically, The Nugget is just a really fun project? I have been wanting to redo a trailer for so long that finally tackling it, is an award in and of itself. I applaud the freedom that these little guys give people, and I am having such a blast thinking outside the box. It has really pushed me creatively and it just makes me so happy every time I look at the transformation so far!
So what does The Nugs have in its future? Events, and lots of them. Parties, photo shoots, weddings, workshops, basically anywhere that the work and fun details wont be lost on a just a few woodland creatures.
Are we camping in it? Yes(ish) Court and I are really excited to take the girls adventuring. Picture a little thing I like to call light camping. Nothing too far or for too long. Trips to the lake, or fun overnighters. I would really love to visit some of the gorgeous places that Utah has to offer (Torrey is at the top of my list!) We really want it to be a comfortable place to hang out in, Big plans like four wheeling this baby into the back roads, or blazing our own trail through the wilderness? Probably not going to happen. Campsites and a place to wipe our feet sounds a little more Nugget friendly.
I have thoroughly enjoyed troubleshooting storage solutions, (wish I could say the same for Court…) I feel like I have come up with a few projects that will be just as magical inside your house as they are in the trailer. As pretty as I want The Nugget to be, it also needs to be functional. There isn’t a lot of space to decorate, so combining the two has been quite the challenge.
One thing that I love so much about vintage trailers is that there isn’t really a right or wrong way to use them. You just fill them with love and projects and you get to do whatever you want, they are just so cute that no one disagrees!
Gosh that floor!!!
i cannot wait to see those floors!
Ohhhh, love the sneak peeks! And if you’re looking for a fun place to go adventuring in Utah, try Goblin Valley. My kids had a blast and so did I! And…in the campground there are flushing toilets and hot showers. If you like hiking, while you are there hike Wild Horse Canyon. It’s a slot canyon and is amazing!
Awesome! Thanks DeeAnna we will add that to our list!
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I think that’s exactly how The Nugget should be used! Love it.
Cannot wait. I am so inspired. After we finish our kitchen reno and pay off the car. Old camper is top of the list. We love to camp (with access to bathrooms) and live in a small 2 bedroom home. The camper will be dual purpose, guest suite AND camper!
Loving the Qbert floor!
That floor looks AMAZING. Can’t wait to see the finished project.
So, just a little Glamping? Can’t wait to see the color scheme, etc.
Mandi, the GAC channel has a new show coming on tonight called Flippin RVs – I was excited to watch and was able to preview several of their makeovers and though they do good work – was quite frankly a little bored. Because they are restoring campers as close to original as possible. Your unfinished Camper has more pizzazz in it’s little pinky than what I have seen on this show!!! This could be a new venue for you!!! Designer Camper Show!!!!! Since you can’t stop designing~ Love ya – Lave your style!!!
Last summer I was surprised the vintage trailer I was pulling made the 3 hour trip home. Still can’t believe it didn’t fall apart piece by piece on the way home. As we slowly pulled it apart we discovered we had uprooted thousands of giant ants. (no I was not happy to see them all scurry around my driveway.) We decided the best idea was to knock the whole trailer down and rebuild from the ground up saving only the skin and trailer. I had no idea what I was doing. The rebuild is complete and now I am just working on adding character to the inside. The only camping I will probably do with my little trailer is on my driveway but I do hope to use “Roamin” to sell my baked goods at Farmers Markets and Fests. Good luck with your tailer. I love seeing the progress and ideas.
Lol I have this trailer also….I’m just getting started on mine!!! Love what your doing.
BEST DIY trailer blog. Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your design.