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  1. Thanks for the information! My husband and I started by finding a company to reface cabinets in our RV, but we’re looking for other ways to update it. Painting is such a great idea! Thanks again for sharing.

  2. Hi Conny,
    Stumbled upon your article and in need of help picking colours for interior of 35 foot park model I purchased last season. I do not have an eye for colour or their undertones and knowing the work involved I shudder at me deciding on paint ideas. Is this a service you provide and at what cost for the advice.
    (Looking to paint walls and cabinets)
    Thanking you in advance!

  3. Hi Conny,
    So glad to have found you, and would love your advise. We just bought a 2011 Lance 992 Artic Fox truck camper. My husband does not want to paint the wood walls or cabinets. So my compromise is that we paint and wallpaper the walls etc. I found a peel and stick wallpaper called Old Salem Vintage Wood and love all the colors in it. It goes very well with the cabinets etc. I definitely want to use the wallpaper on the bed headboard wall as a feature, and other walls if possible. My dilemma is I’m not sure what other walls I should paint and/or wallpaper? We’re more blue than than green people, so would love to use a very light blue paint from the paper, almost like a french blue? However, I’m open to other color options as well. I don’t want to overwhelm with the paper but trying to lighten everything up!. I thought about a light blue 3D sticker subway tile paper for the backsplash, reupholster the dinette cushions in a blue vinyl, I’d recover the valances and add blackout fabric curtains. Sorry this is a lot of info!..please help LOL.
    Thanks so much,
    Susan

    1. Hi Susan, you can do a lot if you don’t want to paint the cabinets. The wallpaper you picked is perfect for a camper. You can either paint your walls a light green or blue, or even paint it an off-white then you are totally free in all your other color choices. Everything else sounds like a great plan and I am sure you are going to love how it will look.

  4. Hi Conny,
    I’d like to paint my cabinets, but the cabinet doors are covered in a wood printed paper from the manufacturer. Some of the edges are peeling.

    Any advice on what to do (peel/sand/chemical)? Looks like press board underneath.

  5. Hi! We have just bought a 2006 Winnebago Itasca Horizon 40’. I would really love your help in choosing the right paint colors. My fear is choosing the wrong white that wi make the ceiling look yellow. I’d like ideas on granite, paint schemes, and back splash. Is this something you can help me with? Thanks I’m advance for your time.

  6. Hello I’m Angela W. We have a 44ft 2018 Forest River Sierra 3350bh 5th wheel.
    When you do the vision board is it only for the living space area or do you design ideas all through out the rig? I’m very much interested in how to lighten it up. I can try and get pics for you as soon as I hear back from you via email. Or you might be able to do a Google search of the layout. It has a bunkhouse with half bath. Thank you very much.

  7. Hi i bought a 2004 keystone. Sprinter travel trailer and was wanting to update my interior but not sure how or what colors to go..

    I. Didnt want to paint cabinet tho i heard tbose other options besides painting…
    Maybe you can help me with different options that might be easier and cheaper in the long run but then again still eye catching and comfortable for myself and others

  8. I need help I just bought a tent trailer and don’t know what colors to go with . I love modern farm house and boho looks. I will try to upload photos.

  9. I have recently purchased a 23′ Keystone Springdale travel trailer and want to update the interior. It is soooo dark even on a sunny day! I have that “wonderful” burgundy and beige floral print on the dining table cushions and couch, and wood cabinets. I was thinking going a teal route, but am still wondering if that will work. How can I brighten the interior and still have a fresh look?

    Thank you!

    1. Lori, are you thinking of painting your walls? That would be the best way to lighten the Camper up. Remove the wallpaper border and select a very light beige/white wall paint. This color will make the burgundy pop and brighten up the inside. Maybe also consider removing the valances and adding light curtains? If you don’t want to paint, put new light bulbs (LED) in your lights and just add bright decor. I love teal but I would be careful combining it with burgundy. Hope this helps. Conny

  10. What do you think about the inside camper colors “matching” or flowing with the outside colors of your camper? Is that ever an issue in your opinion? I am doing gray cabinets and white walls but feel “pressure” to do the accent colors to match the outside of my camper.

    1. Hi Donna, no my outside decals are red and I have all pastels inside. So it doesn’t really bother me that much. But I am thinking of painting my Travel Trailer next year and I will definitely make it fit to the inside colors.

  11. Hi Conny!
    I just found your site and it is making me think creatively. I just bought a 2008 Holiday Rambler 34’ RV. I would like it to have an updated look. The nicer than average, real wood cabinets are a medium color and in great condition. I don’t want to paint them. I think they can be timeless with the right stuff around them. The counter tops are beige corian. Whole rig has beige wallpaper with burgundy accents. I plan to 1) remove the upholstered window trim, 2) recover the dining chairs, 3) remove upholstered headboard and do an accent wall in the headboard space, 4) apply backsplash in kitchen and bathroom, and 5) add new couch pillows, throw blanket, sheets, towels, etc. I was not really planning to paint or paper all the walls, (because I heard it was an awful job!) but I could do an accent wall. I was hoping to make the tan stuff just be a “natural/neutral” and the accents in black, or maybe navy blue. I always like those colors together in clothing. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

    1. Hi Carolyn, glad you found me. Yes, definitely do all the things listed. If you don’t want to paint all the walls, I would start by taking off the wallpaper borders and at least paint the entry if it is a tan/beige. It will make such a difference because all your other colors will shine. The wood cabinets will look great in combination with a white/light grey wall color and your navy blue accents would really pop. If you remove the headboard it could make a great space for a wallpaper pattern. Let me know if you need any help. It will look great.

      1. Thanks for the reply. I’m preoccupied (in a good way!) with updating our new RV! What do think is easier, painting the walls or applying wall paper? All of the paint instructions seem to require 2 coats of primer and then multiple coats of paint! It seems daunting. I want what ever I do to be washable, I have 3 large dogs and 2 young nieces who will travel with us. Durability is important.

        Also, I have corian counter tops. I have see many people use contact paper to cover theirs. That does not appeal to me. I like the butcher block, but that is too much wood with natural cabinets. What are the other options? Preferably not too expensive.

        I will likely do a few trips and see how I use the RV and let that guide me…I do not have my heart set on any decor theme other than “updated! “. Just like clean lines and less clutter.

        Thank for all of your suggestions!

        1. Carolyn, when I painted my Camper I applied 2 coats of paint with primer included and it was enough. You can get a washable paint which is a little more expensive but you can wash dirty little hands off. If you want to add some decor and have a wall without a lot of outlets buy a good wallpaper and add a pretty decor. You can wipe any dirt off too.
          I painted my countertops with Milk Paint and added 3 layers of Top Coat and it works great.
          Take your time and do whatever you feel like doing. It is not hard.

  12. HI. I live in a 2012 Lynx Prowler with my loyal White German Shepherd. I took out the storage of my bedroom to make it bigger. i want to take down the cabinet in there, too, but unsure. I cannot stand the colors it came with. I also tore out the bathroom with plans to put a hula hoop shower, you get the idea. I also do not like the bathroom cabinet and want to replace everything with a wooden stand and put a bowl sink and go from there. i have no idea about the toilet. Ain’t sure if i want to mess with the toilet except to paint it? Anyway, I discovered there is a leak/very wet spot under the tub. I’ve never remodeled a camper before. So far i have painted bedroom with kilz… on my budget, I must wait a long time between fixings. I’m at my wits end with the bathroom floor.

    1. Melanie, before you go any further you have to get the bathroom floor fixed. If it is linoleum take it off and check how bad the leak is and where it comes from. Maybe it is an easy fix and you can just let it dry and spray it with mildew remover before adding a new floor. If the floor is good to go, just add easy to lay peel and stick vinyl tiles. I wish you luck.

  13. I owned an RV since 2016 and its cabinet has a little old, so I want to make up for it by painting. I am not sure what is the best paint for the RV cabinet on the market. Are you willing to recommend a good brand for me? Thanks!

    1. Hi Samantha, I have been using Milk Paint from General Finishes for a long time and I love it, because you don’t need to sand before painting. You have to clean them well with deglosser and then you start painting. Check out my post ‘How to paint camper walls and cabinets’ and you will get all the details there.

  14. So I just bought this 2017 South Fork 5th wheel and it is gorgeous but It’s too dark….I have a couple of questions…I have gray countertops with hunks of black and white and the bar is lit up around it too..so I love the gray cabinets idea but would it be too much gray to do my cabinets in a gray too…and my floor is done in a gray color as well…And should I do the walls in white? There is wood all around the slide outs so what color should I change them to? Hoping you can help me with these issues….as I’m ready to start remodeling

    1. Hi Lisa, congratulations on this awesome addition.
      Because there is already a lot of grey inside your RV, I would try to add a color. How about a light blue or green on the wall? Or if you rather have white walls I would add a color to your lower cabinets in the kitchen. You could also consider a dark blue or green for the lower cabinets and the upper cabinets a light grey. The wood trim might even look good as is if you paint the rest. Could be an accent.
      Send me a picture of the inside of your 5th wheel and I can get more specific. Hope this helps.
      Hugs from Conny

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