The best ideas for trailer interior renovation in 2021

If you own a travel trailer or want to purchase a pre-owned trailer to revamp its interior, there is no shortage of ideas for renovations! Whether it's changing the interior colors of your tent trailer or even a larger renovation project, there is always a way to end up with a great-looking trailer in just a few weeks!

But where to start the renovation?

First, figuring out what kind of work you would like to do is a good starting point! By putting everything down on paper, you'll avoid going off on a tangent and improvising; but once again, you'll have to take a lot of details into consideration.

Renovating your trailer: factors to consider

Budget

Have you identified the improvements you want to make to your RV? Great! Now, see if this work can fit into your budget, even if you have to give up some ideas or use some more affordable materials to compensate.

Weight of the materials

What does the weight of materials have to do with trailer renovation? Just about everything! The decision to install a wood floor or walls in your home will have no impact; however, a trailer has been designed to support a certain weight.

An additional load, caused by renovations, could make your trailer less safe. So forget about marble flooring, opt for vinyl instead!

Composition of the materials

Unlike your home, your trailer travels on the road and is subject to all of its impacts. It is therefore important to choose materials that will resist vibrations and shocks...to avoid having to replace them in the short term!

A small inspection?

Before you start renovating, take the opportunity to inspect your trailer; if you have something to repair, you might as well do it at the same time!

Painting a trailer

Sometimes, it doesn't take much to enjoy a converted trailer: a can of paint, a roller and hop! You'll be amazed at the before and after difference! It is possible to "pimp" your RV with very little means! But are all paints suitable for all rooms?

No.

Just like at home, you must use specific paint for specific rooms or areas. For example, a paint for the bathroom or kitchen will not be the same as a paint for the bedroom because it will have to be more resistant to humidity.

What about cleaning?

Also consider using a paint that is easy to clean and requires little maintenance. In this regard, glossy paints are easier to maintain than matte finishes, which are more difficult to clean.

Other possible coatings for walls and floors

The interior of a trailer can also be finished by applying wallpaper on the walls or self-adhesive vinyl tiles. The latter have the advantage of being able to completely change your interior in no time and at little cost.

For example, you could use them as a backsplash in your kitchen, so that you can modernize it quickly and without ruining yourself.

For flooring, there are vinyl coverings that imitate wood almost to perfection and can be installed like a floating floor.

Trailer Interior Decoration

Changing the curtains on your trailer—or even the seat coverings—is also a great way to revitalize the interior of your RV without having to empty your piggy bank. And with so many different upholstery and colours available, you may waste more time deciding what you want than installing it!

You could also add wall decorations to further personalize your trailer, but for safety's sake, your collection of porcelain ornaments, which looks great on your wall at home, is much better where it is!

More Storage?

Why not!

Because renovating isn't just about changing the interior colours, you could also decide to change the location of your cupboards or to add storage space in your trailer!

Don't overlook safety when renovating a trailer!

As mentioned earlier, the manufacturer has established the maximum total weight of your RV based on its components, so make sure that the added parts and accessories do not exceed this limit, which could affect its safety.

Waterproofing!

Whether you have a tent-trailer or a hybrid trailer, don't forget to apply a tent-trailer weatherproofing product if you want to prevent your renovations from taking on water! And regularly check that the walls and slide-out edges remain watertight!

Whether you own a mini trailer or a fifth wheel, it is important to plan your renovation work well, whether it is small or large. This way, you will avoid unpleasant surprises and you will be able to fully enjoy your camping season in 2021!