Vintage Caravan Magazine Issue 31 | Page 24

Modifications we’ve made to the van: � New chrome cupboard door handles and hinges. � Two-way fridge, which was inserted into one of the robes. � New curtains. � New axle with hydraulic brakes and new wheels for safer traveling. � A cabinet and wine rack between the seating and sink to house memorabilia. � Led strip lighting and chrome stick on strips to enhance the era. � A poster of Marilyn Monroe under glass in the dressing table. The van had 17-inch Vanguard wheels that also were on the original tow vehicle. All the vinyl seats and coverings are original and in very good condition. The original ice chest is still in place and works very well when there is no power. The ice lasted for three days when we went to Camperdown. We have made three trips in it so far to Camperdown Rockabilly Festival, where we bumped into Lisa at a servo in Geelong, several car shows, Echuca Blues Festival and Historic Winton where we won outstanding spectator vehicle display. Winton has just introduced vintage vans as part of the weekend and want to see it grow. It was a very good weekend, full of action with vintage 22 | vintagetrailermagazine