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Subject Topic: Our 1st caravan - Makover Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonLainey7071
21/6/2015 at 7:24pm
 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Provence View Lainey7071's Profile View Profile   Reply to Lainey7071 Reply   Quote Lainey7071 Quote  
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Hi, we bought our 1st caravan from a work colleague last year, we love it but wanted to make it "our style"

We paid for the seating to be re-upholstered from a local firm, they did a fantastic job and I got my sewing machine out to make the curtains. I bought some secondhand curtains from EBay and cut/adapted them adding caravan tape. We just want to add a few more finishing touches - change the spotlights to silver/chrome and maybe a new carpet.

We are really pleased with the results it feels like a brand new caravan, I wasn't sure how to add photos to my post so I've put them in my gallery - I loved looking at photos/posts on here when I was looking for ideas so hopefully someone may find them interesting.


Persongailbonney
21/6/2015 at 8:01pm
 Location: Cheshire
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It looks fab...well done!


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Personjeff juke
21/6/2015 at 9:07pm
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That looks excellent it really brings it up to date

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PersonSMEESH
21/6/2015 at 9:10pm
 Location: South Lanarkshire
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Looks smashing ... I recently purchased a wee belter of a 2 berth after giving up last year. Have had brand new and old over the years but absolutely delighted with ma "Wee Berthy" ... I blinged mine up a bit with the LED strip lights under the curtain pelmet. Hand controlled with dimmer facility and can even change the colour. Lucky if it was £15 via Amazon.. Worth a look and easy to install..
                                              SMEESH....

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PersonJax365
22/6/2015 at 9:23am
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Wow what a lovely makeover! Well done!

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Personjanetwilli
22/6/2015 at 10:03am
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well done its lovely you should be very proud


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Personbernadette2000
22/6/2015 at 1:37pm
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I have just purchased an old Eldis Wisp. Like a previous blogger said we have had old vans before but not for several years. getting really excited to start giving it a little make over. Has anyone any idea of the size of porch awning,,, or make for that matter that would fit a 95 eldis wisp. thanks and yours looks great.


Personferretlady
22/6/2015 at 6:26pm
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Wow what a difference! Well done!

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Enjoy life while you can, none of us know what's round the corner!


PersonLainey7071
23/6/2015 at 8:09pm
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Thanks for all for your lovely comments, I can't wait to to add some more finishing touches to our home from home!


Personsooty
01/7/2015 at 2:11pm
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Wow, it looks really nice. Well done

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Personfife-bloke
01/7/2015 at 11:15pm
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If this site had a like button I would have pressed it. Excellent job Lainey

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Personredphil55
09/7/2015 at 9:27pm
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what a brilliant job when your ready you can start mine, this is my first van by the way what sort of van is it.


PersonLainey7071
12/7/2015 at 10:29pm
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Thanks, it's a Bailey Pageant, if you give your van a makeover remember to post the before and after pics!


Personthe black fox
13/7/2015 at 8:45am
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super job indeed well done


Personalpiner
13/7/2015 at 8:54am
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Wow that looks great, enjoy your caravan.

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Personblack ice
14/7/2015 at 9:02pm
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It looks really lovely



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