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Originally Posted by jyl

If you're going to be rebuilding the floor of the rearmost part of the camper, maybe you can modify it to be a few inches higher to clear the existing bumper. Or have a custom, lower bumper made.

The appliances are probably outdated. Look into modern ones, especially the fridge. There is probably no spot for a microwave, you may want to modify the cabinetry. Get your wife involved in planning the galley, have her prepare a meal or pretend to, she'll see what needs to be changed. The sink may need to be larger/deeper. Basically, don't be real wedded to the original layout and cabinetry as it may not have been very functional to start with. I know my Lance camper was damn cramped inside and poorly laid out. Any interior pics?

The camper wings/corners on the bottom are fiberglass screwed on covers and cover the holding tank for the toilet so I doubt I can gain any height there. The thought of placing two 3/4 inch thick plywood sheets in the bed of the truck would give me an additional 1 1/2 " and that might work. Your comments on the interior are good suggestions. Yes a small microwave will be installed and the refrigerator was updated to one size larger than original. And I agree the interior design could use some help. I might visit some dealers to see how modern campers have their interior layout and try to incorporate some ideas from that. I just like the idea of saving as much of the cabinets as I can because everything is made of real wood vs. flake board and other crap . There's a reason why this camper has survived for 43 years and has many more ahead of it. I'll try to take a pic or two today of the interior.