Restorations

Aristocrat Camper

Complete interior renovation of a vintage 1960 Aristocrat travel trailer.

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24 photos in the journal

Restored Aristocrat viewed from the side.

The photo journal

24 photos

Aristocrat camper exterior before the remodel. — 01Aristocrat camper exterior before the remodel.

Original Aristocrat interior before the refresh. — 02Original Aristocrat interior before the refresh.

Original seating beneath the long window. — 03Original seating beneath the long window.

Original Aristocrat viewed from the rear corner. — 04Original Aristocrat viewed from the rear corner.

Original galley with green appliances and wood cabinets. — 05Original galley with green appliances and wood cabinets.

Original upper bunk and wood-paneled walls. — 06Original upper bunk and wood-paneled walls.

Camper exterior with the replacement wheels fitted. — 07Camper exterior with the replacement wheels fitted.

Exposed wall framing behind the original seat. — 08Exposed wall framing behind the original seat.

Bench base before the cushions were fitted. — 09Bench base before the cushions were fitted.

Paneled bench with the original plaid cushions. — 10Paneled bench with the original plaid cushions.

Upper bunk platform during the remodel. — 11Upper bunk platform during the remodel.

Open sofa base before the cushions were refitted. — 12Open sofa base before the cushions were refitted.

White dinette benches above the new floor. — 13White dinette benches above the new floor.

Galley cabinets and green stove during finishing. — 14Galley cabinets and green stove during finishing.

Refinished galley and dinette above the new floor. — 15Refinished galley and dinette above the new floor.

Dinette cushions arranged as a bed. — 16Dinette cushions arranged as a bed.

Finished dinette beside the green stove. — 17Finished dinette beside the green stove.

Refinished galley with its green stove and white cabinets. — 18Refinished galley with its green stove and white cabinets.

Open storage cabinet with shelves. — 19Open storage cabinet with shelves.

Upper bunk above the dinette. — 20Upper bunk above the dinette.

Upper bunk and finished sofa. — 21Upper bunk and finished sofa.

Finished sofa beneath curtained windows. — 22Finished sofa beneath curtained windows.

Front exterior of the remodeled Aristocrat camper. — 23Front exterior of the remodeled Aristocrat camper.

Restored Aristocrat viewed from the side. — 24Restored Aristocrat viewed from the side.

About this project

Complete interior renovation of a vintage 1960 Aristocrat travel trailer. Restored the classic kitchen with period-correct green appliances, rebuilt the dinette seating area, and refinished the entire interior to preserve its retro charm while making it functional for modern use.