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Camper Rehab: A Guide to Buying, Repairing, and Upgrading Your Travel Trailer

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Create your dream getaway on wheels with this all-encompassing companion to choosing and restoring all types of classic camper trailers.From Airstreams and Apaches to Shastas and Winnebagos, vintage campers have an undeniable appeal! But how do you know which one will work for you? Or if the one you have your eye on is a good deal or a money pit? Before you get too far down the road, picturing it bouncing along behind the family car, arm yourself with Camper Rehab, the comprehensive guide to all things camper.Campers are not quite homes or cars. They have their own unique systems and demands that make fixing and upgrading a challenge. Even if you are fluent in DIY, campers might seem like a foreign language. Consider Camper Rehab your Rosetta Stone:Explore camper options: Whether you’re considering a fifth-wheel, teardrop, pop-up, or other style of camper trailer, this book runs through all the popular choices.Buying guide: Camper Rehab walks you through the process of evaluating a potential purchase, identifying which issues are fixable and which are deal- breakers, as well as how to spot hidden problems.How-to tutorials: From basic troubleshooting to electrical and plumbing projects, replacing interior surfaces, and clever decorating ideas, there’s no shortage of how-to information.Special considerations: How do you work with painted aluminum siding? What’s the best way to re-caulk camper seals and seams? How can you re-align a camper door? Even those handy with automotive DIY are sure to learn a thing or two!Visually driven: You’ll find detailed illustrations as well as extensive color photography to help you get your travel trailer into shape for your next big—or little—adventure. Written by accomplished DIY author Chris Peterson, whose light and approachable tone is coupled with the hardworking DIY information you need, Camper Rehab is a must-have for anyone with a camper—or seriously considering one! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press; Illustrated edition (December 12, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760353522


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 23


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.45 x 0.7 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #149,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #105 in Road Travel Reference #170 in General Travel Reference #325 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Exceptionally Good Book for Enthusiasts and Restorers
If you do a search on Amazon for books about campers, RVs, vintage trailers and the like, the books you'll find really fall into three categories: "Lifestyle" books that have a lot of pictures but little information, "tech" books that have varying amounts of info ranging from really good to simply restating the obvious, and then - the smallest group, by far - books that have excellent information and great pictures and graphics as well, creating a book you'll really use and enjoy. As a vintage trailer owner, I have many, many books of each of these types, so I can say this book is in this final group of rare, standout books that really do a truly great service to camper owners and enthusiasts, regardless of how new or experienced they are. It's a fantastic reference source yet it's also beautifully designed and full of great photos that both instruct and inspire. Why? For starters, this book is thorough, dealing with every major camper type (trailers, truck campers, teardrops, etc.) and it provides complete details on each. There is also specific information on the restoration process, such as how to repair walls, repaint the exterior, fix the windows, redo the floors, put in a solar power system, provide heat and a/c, and much more. These instructions are clear and show evidence that the author has done these things or has researched them very thoroughly. Unlike the "lifestyle" books, which just show pictures of finished products that in many cases have been professionally redone at great expense, this book provides the information you can use to create the camper of your dreams. Yet, there are also so many great pictures to inspire you actually to do that. Second, this book is well written. The descriptions are clear, and the writing is skillful, to-the-point and not verbose. You aren't distracted by errors (I haven't found any), and the information is well organized. Third, the printing and production quality of the book are impressive. There is color on virtually every page, excellent diagrams, charts and plans, and of course the previously-mentioned abundant pictures, all of which are sharp, bright and attractive. I also like how you can see the color-coded edge of each section on the page edges even with the book closed, making it easy to flip to a certain section if desired. Finally, the large-format softcover design of this book is my favorite for a book of this type, as it seems more manual-like, with big pages that work well for pictures and diagrams, yet the cover and pages are on good quality stock, so there is also the high-quality feel, much like a hardcover. If you're into vintage trailers or other campers and are only buying one book, this is the one to get. Where other books seem to leave me a little cold - either providing pictures without details or information without inspiration, this one gets it right. (I purchased this book myself, and I am not in any way affiliated with the author, publisher, or anyone else involved with the selling or production of this book.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018 by Ken_Ind
    • For beginner and intermediate camper owners, and maybe a few experienced!
Review Image by Jennifer A. Slater Jennifer A. Slater
I just purchased a 1968 Serro Scotty -- my first camper and first camper renovation! This book shares information I need and didn't even know I needed! All the tabs and highlighting on the book in the photo show everything that I will review and follow over the renovation of my first camper. Camper Rehab is exactly what I was looking for. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023 by Jennifer A. Slater Jennifer A. Slater
    • Petty to look at. Check it out at Library
Very nice book for ideas, needed more helpful information.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018 by Nunya ur Business
    • Great book for the beginner
Book is great and covers most topics needed to keep a dated camper up and in good working order.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022 by Benjamin Gall
    • Very informative. A must have if restoring a camper!!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer
    • Rehab?
Do waste your money. I did not find any useful information.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020 by Samuel D. Olson
    • Most RV'ers could benefit from this book
It has lots of pictures, and gives a good overview of each sub-topic before going deeper. I think most DIY'ers would benefit from having this book. The pictures help explain things to the non-techies in the family, while the verbiage helps with planning and purchasing. It costs more than I'm usually willing to pay, but I'm sure I'll save more than enough to profit from the expenditure by knowing how to buy more wisely.. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018 by D.B. Lewis
    • Good book for beginners
It won’t hold your hand but it’s a great start. Detailed information on repairs and updates, right down to the supplies and tools you’ll need. It is my go to reference.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020 by Aline Kloeppel

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