Feb
13
2013

Happy Janssens :: Family Friendly Fifth Wheel Tour

Filed under: Fifth Wheel, Travels

In July 2012, we purchased a 2003 Keystone Laredo fifth wheel to use for our family vacations and other random gallivanting around the U.S. We spent about a week remodeling it, and have been enjoying it since. At 30 feet long, it’s currently tucked in next to our house and serves as our “guest suite” for our Colorado visitors. This is probably my favorite of all of our remodels…I love the wainscoting and all the colors together. Pure happy. Perfect layout. Just big enough. Love it.

To see more of our remodels…visit the gallery here. If you want us to remodel YOUR trailer/RV/fifth wheel…drive it to Colorado and let’s talk

All good things are wild and free…one of my favorite quotes greets you at the door!

There is nothing better than a delicious basketful of yarn!

We pulled out the old couch and put in a queen futon…so easy to do in a fifth wheel. Curtains are from Urban Outfitters (as are all of the adhesive quotes).

We took out one side of the dinette and added regular chairs. It definitely helps to create more visual and tangible space.

New laminate throughout…wool runner is from Dash & Albert (my favorite rug company!). The flags are created by ArtToGo on Etsy…love her!

There are three twin sized bunks in the rear of the fifth wheel (in this photo, there is no mattress on the bottom). This was a HUGE selling point for us. Three girls = three bunks. Fifth wheels are very family friendly if you can find the right model that works for you. Curtain is from Urban Outfitters.

We pulled the factory full size RV mattress and modified the platform to accommodate our dreamy king sized bed.

And of course…it’s purple. My favorite color. And rainbows. You can never have too many rainbows.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing! You know it.

Our “set up”.

Here is where you will stay if you come visit the Happy Janssens in Colorado! And because I know you’ll ask…we are NOT going back on the road Just love having a “getaway”! We’ve actually been in Colorado for TWO years now and in the same house for one. That’s a record. We adore Colorado and love being settled. Come and see us!

PAINT COLORS:
Purple in bedroom: Dutchess Lilac (Behr)
Green in kitchen: Lemongrass (Behr)
Blue in slide/bathroom: Catalina (Olympic)
Yellow in bunk: Lions Mane (Olympic)

Posted by Sara @ 7:33 pm | Leave a Comment

Irish

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE…the wainscoting is pure genius! I have to know the names of the purple and teal colors. Simply gorgeous!
http://armsofasister.com Monique Burkes (@armsofasister)

That looks so awesome, cute, and just plain old fun! When I wish upon a star I see myself and my 2 daughters RVing in a class A or class C with bunks – and that it’s decked out in a similarly adorable style that fits our personalities.

Sorry to hear you’re not going back out on the road.
Monique
ashlee

your rv is pure awesome! what a perfect little getaway!!
Emily

Well, jeepers, we just might take you up on that!!! We’d LOVE to visit Colorado….and I KNOW I’d love to visit you and your fam!
http://heartshapedleaves.blogspot.com/ Samantha

This is so amazing, I love all of the color. I wish you could come decorate my entire house, not just an RV!
Elizabeth Ashley

Please share the paint colors. Thank you!
- http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/ Sara
  
  I will try to locate them and let you know
- http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/ Sara
  
  I just updated the post to include the paint colors at the end. xo
  - Elizabeth Ashley
    
    Thank you! xo
http://www.rusticremnants.blogspot.com Amanda @Rusticremnants

It looks amazing!
http://tahinitoo.wordpress.com Amy Gedgaudas

You have such a talent for creating happy, colorful, cozy spaces! I wish I lived closer so you could advise me on how to add some cheer to my apartment. Thanks for sharing the photographs.
Kelly Chambers

Totally want to come and visit now Our kiddo would love playing in such a cozy space!
http://thislittleport.blogspot.com.au/ gaby

Looks amazing! I always love the wonderful bright colours you use. And it’s the perfect guest home
http://happygirlygirl.blogspot.com Laurie

This is awesome, love it! I love all your remodels, it looks so comfy, warm, beautiful. I’d love to come by but almost 5300 miles is a little bit too far away to do it spontaneous. But if i ever have the chance to visit my family in florida, i’m there. for sure.
http://coffeebeings.blogspot.com/ Erin

Absolutely amazing! Your RV remodelling is always so inspiring! Purple and rainbows are my favourites too…
Natacha

Would love to go and visit you from Argentina. just can not. However LOVE LOVE LOVE to you, such lovely guest suite! Love the post. Cheers!
http://beinghappygirl.blogspot.com/ happygirl

Gorgeous remodel. You have such playful aesthetics. It’s wonderful to see the transformation of typically beige and dowdy interiors in rv’s become so homey and fun.
Tiffany

Oh my goodness!! You make me want to pack the three of us up to come see you guys! What an amazing job you guys did!!!
http://Www.greensagetribe.com Jess

Great looking RV as usual! Love the bright and happy vibes it
gives!
It’s so funny that you should ask for visitors! I’m on my way in a few weeks!!
Yaaay! Cannot wait!
http://www.imperfecthomemaking.com/ kelly@imperfecthomemaking

Oh my! It’s so pretty and spacious! You have such an eye for combining pretty things in a way that is fun without being overwhelming! I dream of traveling across Canada with my six kids in an RV one summer….maybe if I show this to my husband he’ll give in and say yes!
elisabeth

You have truly outdone yourself this time. You have such a gift! Everything is just perfect, down to the tiniest details. Oh, and I LOVE the afghan on your bed!
http://crunchyandcandid.blogspot.com Amanda

love it, just like all your other remodels!
http://Supermergentroidgal.blogspot.com Shannon

Beautiful! Travel in style!
http://The-teachers-wife@blogspot.com Jennifer

Super cute! If we ever get ton have a camper, I’d be tempted to ask you to remodel it! We aren’t even too far in the black hills of South Dakota.
http://pingscontentlife.blogspot.com Ping

You are truly are so creative with the decors on small (rv)room living. I love the bright colors and purrrple is my favorite too!
http://stores.ebay.com/Frugal-Family-Finds Mrs.C

Lovely… Amazing…. Wow…..
I have always enjoyed your colorful touch, but this tops them all! Hope you have a wonderful weekend~ Mrs.C
aimeed

Thanks for sharing another remodel tour with us! Your past ones really inspired me as well. We had a very old TT that we renovated and added lots of soul and love. We lost it last year in a crash. Thank God we were all alright, but “mourn” losing our beloved Campy. Now we have a newer one with NO personality yet. I know it’s on me to love it up. Even though it’s really a better fit for our family, I can tell the family can’t quite bond with it because it’s so neutral and they miss the old one. Your post has reminded me to get to it!

Do you just find all your awesome afghans here and there, or did someone make them for you? I think the fastest thing I can do to immediately liven up our new digs is to cover all the horrid upholstery–FAST!

Thanks again, aimee in indiana
http://multicolouredmadness.blogspot.com San

Aw shame we live so far away!! We have a modest five berth caravan that also serves as a guest suit conveniently placed outside our back kitchen door!

As always you excell yourselves with the remodels, you definitely have a calling in this area!

San xx
http://raindropsaresweet.blogspot.com janet scarborough

Oh my!!!! It would be so wonderful if me and Joe could come for a visit in the future!!!
http://www.littlegreendesigns.etsy.com Kate

So how do you paint these walls, Sara? The interior walls of an RV are usually some sort of wall-paper/vinyl thing, right? Do you just sand it a bit and paint over? Or try to remove it? Love it! We’re considering our camping options now… trailers vs VW vs motorhomes… so many decisions, but this is gorgeous, and the bunk makes it completely ideal for kiddos!
Lori

LOVE everything about this…great job!

We like the Action Bible, too

Lori
bella

i love that RV
Kim

Did I miss the before photos?
Lesley

I always enjoy your RV posts. You guys do such a great job transforming the interiors into something livable and not boring beige or country blue. You said the Laredo had twin size bunks and I am wondering if that is a standard length twin or a smaller rv sized twin. I have a 7 year old that will be getting his own bunkroom (if we ever get a 5th) and cannot find any dimensions online, and curious just how quickly he might outgrow his bed.
http://www.ColumbiaAreaMidwives.com Dawn

So cute! What is the name of your paint color in the living room area? It’s a teal… and may I ask where you found the rainbow crocheted afgan on the bed?
- Naomi
  
  Blue in slide/bathroom: Catalina (Olympic). And I bet she either crocheted/knitted the afghan herself, someone made it for her or she got it at a thrift store.
bella

i love are RV do you love you mom
Naomi

You always have those birds in the kitchen window!

Do you get them from World Market?
- http://www.walkslowlylivewildly.com Sara
  
  LOL…yes, probably World Market. I love anything that hangs!!
http://facebook.com/whitcleary Whitney

Hey Sara… howdy do! Did you buy the crocheted bedspread? I remember there was one on Bella’s bunk in one of the previous remodels, but I didn’t think it was that big. I want one!
- http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/ Sara
  
  Hi Whitney…I bought it on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/popsiclestick
http://www.statiksound.com/songletter/J cover for samsung galaxy s3

Spot on with this write-up, I seriously believe that this site
needs much more attention. I’ll probably be returning to read more, thanks for the info!
http://karenbob.Wikispaces.com/ karenbob

Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve visited this site before but after looking
at a few of the posts I realized it’s new to me.

Regardless, I’m definitely pleased I came across
it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back frequently!
http://maxgreencoffeebeanextract.com/ Max

Wow, so bright and funky. Definitely gives off a welcoming vibe
Jim

Looks great! How do you get the paint on the walls to come out no nice? Paint right over the wallpaper?
- http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/ Sara
  
  Thanks Jim…yes, we just paint right over the wallpaper, removing borders if need be.