So, we have wanted to buy a camper for quite a while now... thus we finally took the plunge when we came across an offer we couldn't refuse. We found this old vintage 1972 Jayco Jaywren Travel Trailer on a local classified site and made a quick impulsive purchase.
Let the fun (hopefully not stressful) times begin while we turn this old junker camper into a glamorous home away from home. "Glamping" here we come! :)
I have posted some "BEFORE" pictures. Stay tuned for more updates and pictures of our adventures.
***UPDATE: TO SEE THE FINISHED PICTURES, PLEASE VISIT THIS POST HERE --> Happy Camper!!
***UPDATE: TO SEE THE FINISHED PICTURES, PLEASE VISIT THIS POST HERE --> Happy Camper!!
Dining Room area--BEFORE
Entry Side--BEFORE
Side view--BEFORE
Other side--BEFORE
Kitchen--BEFORE
Top View of Dining Area--BEFORE
Rear View showing off the ugly window AC unit--BEFORE
Top View of sink and stove top--BEFORE
They were very strange, but on time the technology improvements were all that.
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I have a 1975 joyco camper like yours and am tring to get the furnice/heater to work . It is a Duo-Therm. and the thermocouple is broken. Where can I get parts? Peter Burg pbbluesuburban@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletePeter: Our furnace is non-functional as well, we just use a space heater. I do not know of any places that would have parts. Good Luck!
DeleteWe recently purchased a 1976 Jayco Jay Raven camper. Much like yourself, it was our impulse purchase. I have always wanted a vintage camper that could be a family project and lead to simply wonderful memories as a family. (Simple phone free time for children and adults...who knew? ) We have just started to make repairs, and I am having trouble finding information about this camper. I love owners manuals,but do not have one in camper. First timers here... We want to make it fun and keep it simple. Please share your wisdom, and any other sources for specific information that will be useful during this project. A few of the repairs we need to make include:
ReplyDeleteSealing the ac unit on roof, recoat roof, drain and repair crack in black or gray water tank, and figure out how to hook everything up and see if it works! All advice, suggestions and resources will be greatly appreciated. Currently feeling very clueless. :)