Welcome to the first entry in January’s Mega Mod Contest. One Mega Mod will be published in every Email Alert in January. At the end of the month we’ll hold a reader vote to determine January’s winner. Click here for information about the 2021 Mod Contest, including how to enter.
Marci Williams, Wirthington, Pennsylvania
Camper Makeover: Blue Velvet to Retro
2019 Chevy 2500
1993 Shadow Cruiser
My 1993 Shadow Cruiser was so dark inside (left photos) it made me feel cramped. I’ve always loved the retro look and I wanted my camper bright and cheery.
Most of the makeover work was painting; walls, cabinets, oven, refrigerator and table. There’s also a new floor, new backsplash and new curtains.
I did all the work myself including painting all the signs on the walls and upholstering all the benches, cushions and pillows. I bought the paint at Walmart, the fabric at Jo-Ann’s, the backsplash and floor material on Amazon, and the spray paint for the stove at an auto parts store.
I love the result. The camper now feels so open. It’s not cramped, dark and dismal anymore. It’s amazing how paint opened it up and made it look so much bigger.
It took me two months to complete this modification and cost me $500. In my opinion, the skill level of this modification is medium.
Disclaimer: The modifications above are submitted by Truck Camper Magazine readers. It is your responsibility to make sure that any do-it-yourself modification project you undertake is safe, effective, and legal for your situation.
Enter Your Mods Now!
If you’d like to enter a modification you’ve done on your truck camper, click here. You can enter as many mods as you want, at any time. Good luck mod makers!
