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September 17th, 2009
before & after: the scamp trailer

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today’s before & after comes from designer stephanie gahm and her husband, photographer and director, taylor gahm. at the beginning of 2009, this daring duo quit their jobs and decided to spend the year traveling and investing in their marriage. they bought a 1977 13′ scamp trailer and renovated it all on their own, from the frame up! here’s a list of the jobs they tackled:

* repairing the actual fiberglass structure
* refinishing and repairing fiberglass interior
* new flooring
* refinished and repaired ensolite interior walls
* custom cabinet doors and new hardware
* new mini fridge
* new track lighting with dimmers
* new electric wiring
* flat screen TV with cable wiring
* built in drawer storage system
* new upholstery and curtains
* new sink plumbing
* new AC window unit
* new camper potty and cabinet that we affectionately call the bathroom

when they were finished they a sweet modern home to take with them while traveling across the country together. you can read more about their adventures (and the makeover) right here, and see more pictures of their trailer makeover right here! thanks stephanie and taylor!

[have a before & after you'd like to share on d*s? just shoot me an email right here with your pictures!]

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38 comments
alex said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:09 am

oh! i am just in love with this idea of beautifully redesigned trailer/campers…if this whole owning a house and a shop thing doesn’t work out, i have pledged to pack up my family and hit the road in a revamped airstream!

Renae said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:13 am

Very cool! I love the curtains and lights!!! My husband and I are in the middle of remodeling a 1964 Fan Travel trailer. It’s such a fun project!

September 17th, 2009 - 10:21 am

WOW – very cool! LOL

Stephanie said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:28 am

Oh wow! That looks amazing. Who knew a camper could look so chic!!

Melinda said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:28 am

I have long admired the scamp! I vacation in Empire Michigan and there is one parked there, I am so happy to see this post. SO happy!

Aracely said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:32 am

Oh man, I have been truly envious of many things on D*S, but this takes the cake…the freedom, the design, the freedom….sooooooo cool!!!!!

September 17th, 2009 - 10:39 am

wow! they did such a great job with this renovation. if you have the time and the skills, renovating is such a great alternative to buying new. hope these two have a wonderful year of travel.

September 17th, 2009 - 10:40 am

Love it! I’ve been wanting to try one of these myself, but I’m not a big camper, so it may have to wait until some of my more practical projects get underway!

Sean said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:41 am

Any pictures of the new exterior?

September 17th, 2009 - 10:44 am

this is my dream…everything about it.

Jamie said:
September 17th, 2009 - 10:47 am

jealous. v. v. jealous.

Silvia said:
September 17th, 2009 - 11:01 am

OHHHHH!!!
WHAT A NICE HOME/CAMPER!…
WHAT A NICE COUPLE!…
WHAT A NICE LIFE!…
I´AM JELOUS!…
HOPE YOU ENJOY IT FOR MANY, MANY YEARS!!!

Abby said:
September 17th, 2009 - 11:11 am

How could you not love this project?

Jennifer said:
September 17th, 2009 - 11:20 am

We had a Scamp growing up. It was the best place to play as a child. I loved our family trips into the Cascades and Rockies in that little camper. Thanks for the post.

Kate said:
September 17th, 2009 - 11:25 am

I am officially adding “owing a scamp” to my list of life goals. Putting near the top of the list. Maybe I’ll just put in my 5-year plan…

September 17th, 2009 - 11:52 am

Oh boy, that is so stinkin’ cute! I’d love to see what they did with the outside too. That’s camping in style. :)

September 17th, 2009 - 12:07 pm

can we talk about the now-revitalization of the word ’scamp.’? as in “don’t be such a scamp!” also :: this is adorable.

Mouse said:
September 17th, 2009 - 12:12 pm

I WANT TO GO! I WANT TO BE A SCAMP!

Kellie said:
September 17th, 2009 - 1:00 pm

Thumbs Up! This is oh so awesome! :)

Emily said:
September 17th, 2009 - 3:05 pm

That’s what I call enjoying Life. I love it!

JDV said:
September 17th, 2009 - 4:11 pm

WANT! Between that and restoring a teardrop camper I am SO having the trailer bug this year.

April said:
September 17th, 2009 - 4:37 pm

This is fantastic!!! My husband recently bought a mid-60s Aloha camper. He’s offered to make it into our camper/mobile darkroom! But not until he finishes the inside of our tiny house. I sent this to him for inspiration!

Emily said:
September 17th, 2009 - 5:17 pm

awesome.

Stephanie Anfinson said:
September 17th, 2009 - 6:08 pm

I love it! My husband and I have had this dream as well. After the year of fun and adventure is over, if they are willing to sell/rent it… let me know! :-D

Heidi V. said:
September 17th, 2009 - 6:14 pm

You’ve realized my dream! I love the Scamp and have always wanted to renovate one. Great job!

Stacey said:
September 17th, 2009 - 8:04 pm

Would be so fun to take that on an adventure…adorable and beautifully done.

punky said:
September 17th, 2009 - 8:48 pm

yay!! Fellow vintage trailer owners, we should start a club!

Amazing job!

September 17th, 2009 - 9:12 pm

My head exploded from cuteness, totally jealous.

Jo Anne said:
September 17th, 2009 - 11:13 pm

so flippin cool!

September 18th, 2009 - 4:27 am

Amazing !! (and i’ve made the same curtains ;o))

September 19th, 2009 - 8:45 am

This is seriously my dream!!! I LOVE it!

Allison said:
September 19th, 2009 - 6:16 pm

Everything about this post is beautiful, from the interior to the motivation for making it. I’m happy they decided to share this project with everybody!

Stephanie said:
September 19th, 2009 - 8:20 pm

Thanks so much for featuring us, Grace!

Diana said:
October 1st, 2009 - 12:02 pm

Would love to know where you sourced the fabric for those lovely curtains. Thanks!

kate said:
October 7th, 2009 - 5:24 pm

Oh my goodness, this is amazing. I was away at the time so I missed this post originally, but my husband and I were driving home a few months ago and saw someone towing a Scamp and we were both like, “OH MY GOD WE NEED ONE OF THOSE!!” I’m glad to see my fantasy vicariously realized by a more ambitious couple.

Jan Ryder said:
October 9th, 2009 - 12:09 pm

I have the exact trailer, and am in a quandary as to what to do with the ugly Ensolite that was spray painted by a chimpanzee. Yours looks terrific.

Jan Ryder said:
October 9th, 2009 - 4:48 pm

Please check out our club with about 1400 women who flyfish and camp and own vintage trailers. Most have been redone and are uniquely painted.

Maria said:
October 22nd, 2009 - 8:17 am

So beautiful! I hope one day I get to make one of those renovations. If possible on a hippie Volkswagen van.
and I love this ikea fabric. its is one my faves ever.
Thanks for sharing!
have a lovely week*
Maria

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