PinnedDIY Reclaimed Butcher Block CountertopRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 19) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY30 min read
PinnedThe Wind Rose: The BeginningRenovating a 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-time Living (Part 1) “This is crazy,” I thought as I walked into the used 30-ft trailer that would hopefully be our new home. And it is crazy. They’re not meant for full-time use, after all. The 1997 Fleetwood Mallard we were standing in…DIY6 min read
PinnedYou Should Buy an Old Camper5 Reasons Why Buying Pre-1999 Will Improve Your Travel So, you’ve seen the shows, books, and blogs and you’re thinking that a camper trailer might be just the thing to set you free on a life of adventure and exploration. …Rving15 min read
May 7, 2021It’s All Downhill From Here (Plumbing)- Kitchen Sink and On-Demand Water HeaterRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 25) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY10 min read
May 1, 2020The Wind Rose: Rebuild — The Flip-Up Dining TableRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 24) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY12 min read
Apr 24, 2020The Wind Rose: Rebuild — Finishing the KitchenRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 23) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY16 min read
Apr 17, 2020The Wind Rose: Rebuild — FlooringRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 22) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY9 min read
Apr 17, 2020The Wind Rose: Rebuild — Building the TV Stand/DeskRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 21) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY10 min read
Jan 19, 2020The Wind Rose: Rebuild — Receptacles and LightingRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 20) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…DIY12 min read
Dec 3, 2019The Wind Rose: Rebuild — Building the Bathroom Vanity and ClosetRenovating our 1997 Fleetwood Mallard for Full-Time Living (Part 18) This is the story of how my husband and I purchased a 20-year-old travel trailer and I DIYed the crap out of it to make it suitable for full-time living. In this series, I’m giving All of the details about…Rving11 min read
