We finally took a few moments to get some interior shots of the bus now that it’s done—or at least nearly so.
Here are the before pics. 1966 Dodge Travco Interior (Before)
1966 Dodge Travco Interior (After)
We finally took a few moments to get some interior shots of the bus now that it’s done—or at least nearly so.
Here are the before pics. 1966 Dodge Travco Interior (Before)
39 Comments on “1966 Dodge Travco Interior (After)”
Nice. I like numbers though. 🙂 How much do you figure you have into it, and what do you think it’s worth?
Also, the front seats don’t look too comfy. How are they?
We published the numbers last month. https://www.bumfuzzle.com/travco-costs/
And the front seats are surprisingly comfortable. Plus only doing a few hours a day helps. 🙂
So the kids sleep on the beds in the back, are you guys sleeping at the booth upfront? How does that arrangement work? Are you planning on this being a 5 year solution and get a bigger bus as the kids get bigger?
Planning for five years out? You must be joking.
I don’t see a seat belt on the driver’s side. That could get you a big ticket in my state with the fine doubled because you have kids under 12 in the vehicle (plus a escorted trip to the judge because you are out of state and if it is after hours or a Friday- cost you a weekend wait). Is it just out of sight?
Yep, out of sight. Yep.
Pat, I love the art deco / rube goldberg looking faucet contraption, very cool that you were able to keep that.
Looks good, how does it stop?
Paul Thomas
Much better now that the rear brakes work 🙂
Looking sharp and spiffy. Nicely Done! Does the faucet box house a water filter by any chance? Having changed over from the boat world I am sure you know the on board water situation very well though.
No filter. I’ve used a tester a couple of times and the water has always been well within levels. Plus, the crap we’ve been drinking the past few years on the boat, I think we’re okay here in the States.
I think our motorhome was perhaps that clean and clutter free for a single day before our first trip. Even then it wasnt that stylish. When my wife put the original curtains into our washer – they disintegrated and clogged it.
I have read the laws about seat belts in the motor vehicle codes of a few states, and unless they have changed recently, in NONE of those states are seat belts required in older (privately owned) vehicles which did not come with seat belts. In the VA law, you dont need to have pre-schoolers in car seats at all – if the provately owned vehicle predates seat belts. Though you should expect a lecture on the topic if you get stopped by a patrolman and you have children aboard.
In most states for most motor vehicle laws, if you are in compliance with the laws of your home state (where the RV is registered), you wont be held liable or fined for being non-compliant with laws that differ somewhat in other states. Although in the case of kids and safety car seats, a VA patrolman may write you a ticket anyway; which the traffic court judges will probably dismiss after they give you their own lecture.
Just get out of the States and this won’t be an issue any longer.
Looks great! The overall look of your home on wheels looks really nice! It really is a beautiful and functional space. Congratulations!
Simple, clean, and functional…..I like your style.
Nice job, Pat.
Danno
It’s lovely, and I can’t believe how neat and tidy it is. I am assuming you had to “stage” it a bit for the photos, because there is no sign that anyone actually lives in it…much less four of you and two being young children! 😉 Great job!
You’ve got a very airy motor-cabin.
Beautiful home.
And in reference to one of the pervious posters, I’ve followed you for long enough to know that your homes (floating or rolling) really are always just that tidy 🙂 You keep me inspired.
Deborah (s/v Wrightaway)
Forgot to ask… The towel bar with the hooks.. Is that a recent purchase? I’ve been looking for something similar for our head.
Thanks,
Deborah (s/v Wrightaway)
Yeah, I think that came from Target.
Now that is a casa rodante!
Indeed!
You guys did a great job! It looks like home 🙂 Safe & happy travels.
This is just so beautiful (behind every successful man there is a woman 🙂 ). Quick question: what is the piece of wire between the ceiling and the panel where the generator gauges used to be?
That’s the air horn. We blast just like the big truckers.
looking good. where do you guys sleep?
We keep meaning to take a picture. We’ll update it in the next couple of days.
Looking great! Your ceiling looks like boat head liner. Where did you find that material?
Menards, about twenty bucks a 4×8 sheet.
Pat&Ali,
Bus looks great. I have followed your adventures for several years. Originally, it was boat stuff that hooked me, but i have migrated. I thought you might be interested to know of two mentions of Oest’s name in the book “Stars In My Pocket Like Grains of Sand” by Samuel R Delaney. He is referring to compass directions in some far off in space and time planet, but it is interesting and I wondered if it might be a source of inspiration.
Love the blog,
Mike
No, never heard of it. We’ll check it out though, thanks.
Nice … so sleek and clean. Love the kitchen sink faucet!
I love that too! At first I thought it was an old radio dial.
It’s one of my favorite features. I was so happy it worked (and didn’t leak) when we finally put water in the tanks.
You did a great job. I can’t believe how much you accomplished in such a short time. It’s beautiful.
Hi
My wife and I just bought a 1966 Travco 2 days ago, we start work cleaning it out tomorrow. It’s not in as good shape as yours was but has most of the original features in tact.
Very exciting to see what you’ve done with yours.
Are the wall panels you used just 1/4″ ply?
Beautiful restoration. We’re starting to restore a 1979 Travco. Your photos have given us some good ideas!
Beautiful looking interior. Nice restoration. Do you have any exterior pics to go with?
Beautiful looking Travco. I’ve always loved the pre-1973 Travco 270 motorhome.