Interior and other Decisions

As far as interior appointments, the sky is truly the limit and everything can be set up exactly the way you like. Want to have a TV screen in the bathroom or a movable computer table in the bedroom? That can be added. Anything that fits your lifestyle can be installed by competent shops that understand and are willing to do the work.

Renovating a vintage RV is more involved than many average shops are willing to take on, but there are several specialty shops that see this as their main business and are more than prepared to take on any function needed to bring that classic vehicle up to a reliable, comfortable and good looking condition. With the focus on adding reliability and convenience to the coach, systems are looked at in a "holistic" manner. A brake job is not merely replacing pads and shoes, the brake update will look at every component in the system assuming everything has problems and replacing it all.

The worst thing to do is purchase one of these older machines, change the tires and oil then go out for a cross country cruise. No, you must go through each system with a sharp eye. Things that the average shop may not think of, literally every component must be renewed and in doing this comes the reliability you must have out on the road.

Another great thing about a classic RV is that there is no devaluation as you have with a new unit. The trailer or motorhome has already bottomed out as far as it's book value, and you can choose a good one and pick it up relatively cheap compared to the mortgage for a new unit. You can then either pay someone to go through the machine or you can opt to do part or the entire project yourself. You can invest money into the unit as you go and not have to take out a loan, you can pay for your dream machine as you go!

Refurbishing and driving a selected vintage motorhome or bringing along that awesome looking older travel trailer does make both economic and aesthetic sense. "Retro" style is in and looks like it will be in vogue for some time to come. Driving a classic motorhome definitely makes a statement and having one updated to all new conveniences can be very comfortable. So the next time you see one of these machines parked near you, go take a look at it, talk to the owner and see what he thinks and why he has that particular unit. These classic RV's are not for everyone and every need, but for the person that understands and has the unit restored to a reliable condition, they can be a valued part of the family.