Vintage Camper Makeover Before and After Tour!

I love a good vintage camper makeover story, don’t you? About ten years ago I bought my first vintage camper, a 1964 Lil Gem, and I was officially a fan of these old beauties.

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As you can see Lorraine is a TowLow, so she actually cranks down for easy and compact towing, then can be raised back up to create a roomy living space.

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Wash and dry the exterior thoroughly.

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Gently remove any peeling paint.

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Cover or remove any fixtures you don’t want to paint such as light fixtures.

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Use only an outdoor, exterior paint otherwise your paint job will wear and fade fast.

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Decide if you want to roll or spray your paint on.

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