May 5, 2015
Ahhh! Seriously, that is how I feel! We have worked so dang hard on this project and it feels so good to finally share it.
First of all, we realized dreams are expensive. Not only financially, but expensive with time. We had to remind ourselves continually that we have dreamt of this for 4 years and that this is the story we want to tell, not giving up and being comfortable.
We also are blown away by the support of our friends and family. We had a deadline to leave before wedding season, so we had so many sweet friends and family members spend HOURS of their time helping us. What?! Such a gift! It reminded me that I want to be all about helping others succeed in their dreams. It is life-changing.
We would also like to take this time to apologize to our neighbors for having to see a pile of paneling and an old toilet in our yard for a while. Oops. 🙂
Alright… on to the trailer! This is our 1971 Red Dale trailer, made in Longmont, CO! We got this buddy on craigslist several months ago and it had a lot of damage including water damage (something to look for if you are in the market). We have spent hours on You Tube and we now know most of the home depot staff by name, so please don’t hesitate to ask any questions if you are renovating!
And now…. the new Red Dale ~
This final photo is us in Sonoma, CA in April. We will be sharing our road trip soon!!
April 25th, 2017 at 1:11 pm
Did you end up replacing the water damaged wood paneling or refinishing it? We just got a 1967 and have a few water spots. Wondering how deep to dig at this point….
April 27th, 2017 at 10:20 am
Hey Erin! We did decide to replace the paneling. The water damage would have definitely shown through any paint and resurfacing. Congrats on the new trailer and we would love to see what you do to it!
June 11th, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Looks awesome! What size trailer is this and do you have a bathroom/shower?
July 6th, 2017 at 2:42 pm
Hey Rachel! The trailer does not have a bathroom or shower. We decide to change the bathroom into a closet 🙂 The trailer is a 13 foot!
July 29th, 2018 at 10:54 am
Hi That is awesome project. I bought this New Red Dale motor home way back in 1977 now it is in bad shape. Do you know if there is some forum or club on those old motorhomes. Thanks James.
August 31st, 2018 at 3:05 pm
Super excited to have just purchased my first Red Dale 1967 15 ft trailer just 1 hour ago! I have just joined Sisters on the Fly and plan on having a great time doing some interior work and going on some fun trips. My husband and I bought it in Cheyenne Wyoming and are on a speaking tour through Colorado and New Mexico and will be back home to Tucson Arizona in about a week. I’m sure we will appreciate all of your all’s suggestions!
September 11th, 2018 at 2:11 pm
Congrats Ginger! What a fun project and new adventure! I hope the renovations go great!