The Process

Integrity

Whether you need us to help you find the right camper to start your project, or you already have one when you come to us, our process begins with assessing the integrity of the camper itself. Just like a house, weather, wear and tear, and how it was upkept during the course of its “life” make a difference in the condition when it arrives at our workshop.

The Frame

It all starts with the frame.

Once we’ve done a thorough assessment of the camper we determine whether or not it will be a “frame off” remodel or not. This means that if the frame is rusty, bent, or otherwise needs some extra love to be sturdy and road-worthy, we will physically remove the entire shell of the camper from the frame. The frame will then be repaired as needed and sandblasted to prepare it for a new coat of weather-proof paint to protect it. Once the frame is repainted, the shell can be reattached and the camper reassembled.

The Design

Then comes the fun part. The design. We work with each individual client to understand exactly how they want their camper to function, and from there we plan out their custom design with them. One of the coolest parts about completely reassembling a camper from the frame up is that you are NOT bound by the original layout of the camper when it was built- you can get creative! We can help you make your layout work for you, and with the help of mood boards, shared social media, photos, and Pinterest boards, we plan every design to suit the individual client in a completely custom way.

The Materials

Every project is very different but we focus on using local materials as much as we possibly can. We partner with a local sawmill that's been operational in our area for generations and are able to further mill their locally sourced wood here in our shop for shelves and cabinetry from beautiful local hickory, cedar, poplar, oak, alder, and walnut. In many vintage campers, walls will be formed from birch paneling, and Airstreams and Spartan types that are aluminum are riveted carefully by hand. We source our tiles as much as possible locally in the Nashville area and try to shop small for as many components for our campers as we can.

The Build

Once the actual design of the camper has been developed through collaboration with the client and their specific vision, Andrew and his team draw on their combined years of home-building, remodeling, tiling, flooring, wood-working, welding, and finishing work experience and start building from scratch, all by hand. Plumbing, electrical, insulation, walls, and subfloor are all carefully installed. All cabinetry is custom-built and installed to suit the needs and layout plans of the individual client. Flooring, countertops, tile, fixtures, and appliances are all installed and tested to make sure it functions properly. Andrew provides updates and check-ins throughout the production of each camper and is available to answer questions and talk through plans as the camper takes shape. We want our clients to feel like they are a part of the process, and that they are in good hands with our team.