PS: Are there any hidden storage or clever space-saving tricks you used in the design?
The Walkers: We first wanted to make sure the three kids had their own beds, so in the back, we created an L-shaped bunk over a twin bed. That way the boys can sleep on top and our baby girl is on the bottom. It enabled a lot of space so that they could play in the back. We tend to camp with family and friends, so because there are always lots of kids in our trailer, we wanted to optimize that space!
We also wanted to move the wall in the front by the master bed. Originally, the middle wall that sectioned off the master extended all the way to the one side of trailer, so it was hard to get in and out of the bed. Sean decided to cut and center the wall so that we still had some privacy but now could enter on either side of the bed.
We kept the TV slash mirror on a swivel so that we could swivel the TV either facing the kitchen or it could swivel into the master if we want to watch a movie in bed. We also have a lot of bins and organizational pieces in the cupboards to make everything feel like it has a "home." In the kids' room, there is a large closet that pops out, so that also helps with storage.
PS: Now that you've completed a few of these renovated trailers, what have you learned along the way?
The Walkers: We have learned that painting a trailer takes a lot of time, so next time, we might hire it out. It's what took the most time out of everything. We also learned with our first trailer not to use the sticky laminate flooring, so with this new trailer, we used the Newport Oak flooring from Costco. It's a really pretty color, very inexpensive, and super easy to work with as well.
