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Warm weather and holidays provide the opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
Get ideas for your next camping, caravan or campervan adventure from the Bunnings Workshop community. Here’s 10 creative projects to make your trip even more enjoyable.
1. Campervan conversion using Bunnings materials by @DIY4Knuckleheds
A Hyundai iLoad campervan transformation including insulation, bed, pull-out kitchen and loads of crucial storage.
2. Fire pit on wheels by @swynne
Community member Shaun placed his fire pit on concrete masonry pavers and added wheels for portability.
3. Pop-up camper makeover by @sandy_d
A pop-up Jayco campervan given a new life with fresh paint, flyscreens soldered and resewn, and new curtains.
4. Kids outdoor tent by @Renowayoflife
Experienced community member Claire provides step-by-step instructions and a full list of tools and materials to make glamping tents your kids will love.
5. 1962 vintage caravan makeover by @Patsy60
A classic Millard caravan renovated to include a new toilet, shower, sink, barbecue, washing machine and bespoke paint job.
6. Hog box for cooking like a large camp oven by @cadsman
Using Ian’s Aussie Hog Box using heat beads would be a fun way to cook a roast on your next camping adventure.
7. Vintage York caravan renovation by @selva
A retro York caravan was renovated with new benchtops, cupboards and doors. Walls and ceilings were also painted after water damage was repaired.
8. Wine time picnic table by @kelarmstrong
Made using Pine and featuring foldable legs, this little picnic table is great for camping and is reminiscent of a portable table for wine lovers shared by community member @MartyH.
9. Pop-top caravan renovation by @LizzieCro
Lizzie renovated her 1994 Jayco Sprite from top-to-bottom, including resealing every seam on the exterior, replacing all external fastenings and attachments, and painting.
10. Pallet esky by @ProjectPete
Prolific contributor Pete created this handy little cooler using recycled pallet timber to keep drinks cool in style. Another experienced member @Stuardo also garnered plenty of admirers with his retro ice box.
Help and inspiration for your caravan renovation project
The possibilities are endless when renovating a caravan, and you don’t need a huge budget to make a big impact. Here are 10 caravan renovations to inspire your van makeover project.
Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Peggers has renovated a number of vintage caravans and created a three-part series How to renovate a caravan.
If you need more ideas or advice for your project, please don’t hesitate to ask the community. We're here to help.
