See the journey of renovating the GlamVan

In the beginning

This 1983 Viscount Caravan was on its last legs. When I purchased the caravan from the previous owner, it appeared to have been a once-loved family caravan for many years before it was turned into a spare room. It was now time for it to be transformed, and to do this, I took on this project with my Dad.

This inside of caravan with its original fittings
This inside of caravan with its original fittings

Assessing the caravan

To see what needed to be done, we first had to strip the caravan back to its bare bones to see what needed replacing… which was practically everything!

Caravan gutted and stripped back to its bare bones for assessment
Steel supports added to replace deteriorated timber
The old door removed and ready for its new door
The old floorboards removed, ready for a new sturdy floor.

Renovating the caravan

A lot of care and time was taken to decide on the layout and interior design of the new caravan. Each area of the caravan was researched to ensure the best option was selected and the arrangement suited the overall renovation.

New lining for the internal walls finished
Removing the vast amounts of silicone used on the windows over the years
First coat of paint on the new interior walls
Preparing the interior for final fit-out
Greasing the axels and replacing the wheels
Final coat of paint for the caravan interior
After hours of cleaning and sanding, the outside is now ready to paint
First coat of paint on the outside of the van
The internal fit-out is underway and looking good
Fridge and TV fitted and ready to use
First test of sleeping in the caravan
Caravan with its new red stripes and awning installed
Clearing the fence line for the new entrance gate
Clearing the dead trees out of the camping area

And now…

GlamVan offers you the perfect nights stay while camping under the stars.

Super comfy queen-size bed and quality linens
View from inside the GlamVan
Modern bathroom fitted with shower, toilet and basin