60's Phoenix 16' complete rebuild

Most things are done, we took it on its first trip this past weekend and everything went well. 750 miles (including washboard dirt roads) without an issue.

Completed table:


Final paint on cabinets, but the hinges need to be adjusted a bit:


A/C slider, it still needs a simple foam surround to block off the air gap when it's slid out:




Pipe berth:



More cabinets:


Kitchen, backsplash will come later:


New door core, with chalkboard paint inside:


In transport:


And my favorite pic from this weekend:

Weighed yesterday, 2,640 lbs. No idea what the original weight was.

Thanks! It is 110, from Ikea. We initially didn't want any 110 lights, but when my wife saw this one, she had to have it! Obviously we're not trying to recreate a vintage camper, but liked the idea of having a few nods to its heritage.

It's LED inside the all-plastic housing, and I'm sure you could easily gut it and stick a regular 12v LED light inside it.

edit: It's called Sodersvik, and there are a few versions in the same look.

Painted wheels, stripped old paint of the handle and installed it, made some curtains from outdoor fabric (hung with Command hooks), it was fun learning to use the sewing machine.

Nice work! Any specs on the AC? I too am learning to use a new sewing machine. I want to do my own cushions and awnings so I bought a commercial unit. It's...different so far LOL

We recently took our longest trip yet, to Lake Lure, NC, and then to Black Rock Mountain State Park, GA. This was also the first trip with the brake controller installed, which was great to have on the mountain roads. Additionally I had the rear air bags installed, which made a noticeable different in ride quality. Unfortunately they leaked, so I need to readdress those. I probably loosened the hose during installation, it was awkward to get them in there.

The trailer brakes worked great, until the morning of our departure. When applied, there was a very jarring vibration, or more like shuddering, it shook the whole thing. I thought it may have been rust buildup, as it had rained almost every day. I just let it shudder away on down the very steep mountain. I pulled over after exiting the park. One drum was hot, the other just warm. Within several miles it smoothed out, I stopped again after some highway driving, and both sides felt warm. Soon I'd like to pull the wheels and drums and inspect.


This was a small, private campground called "Hitching Post Campground" (not "The" hitching post) a few miles from Lake Lure.


This was site #16 at Black Rock Mountain. A few folks made a point to tell us it was their favorite site in the campground. No sites on either side, and it drops off immediately in the back. Backing in between the retaining wall and the dropoff was a new challenge. I bet it has a spectacular view in the winter when the leaves are gone.


The awning did really well in torrential downpours. I just lowered one pole until it drained freely. Some drips get through the stitch at the awning rope, I'll put some seam-sealer on that. 

No leaks inside the camper. I can say I wasn't worried about leaks at all, but that wouldn't mean much if you saw me poking my head in every corner looking for them.