I too have 1973 {Tradewind} interior that is in great shape. I want to make some changes to make it

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We have a 1973 Ambassador 29' (25'). Its all original on the outside inside. Its had no modifications is more or less road ready in this condition. The only thing Ive changed is to an electric water heater some minor plumbing issues.
Do what you want to do. I have modified ours with fantastic fans, replaced univolt, added a second battery, laminate flooring, etc. but left everything else original. I like things original, but that's me. If you want to remodel, have at it. It's your trailer and it needs to be how you want it for your enjoyment. If you remove original stuff you might want to offer the stuff up for sale to someone doing a restoration.
We have a 1973 Ambassador ocean cruise 29' (25'). Its all original ocean cruise on the outside inside. Its had no modifications is more or less road ready in this condition. The only thing Ive changed is to an electric water heater some minor plumbing issues.
Personal I think the 70's dark interior looks terrible, but thats just me. I like the light birch or hickory of the new trailers. Mine is remodeled in Birch. I like new stainless fixtures and lights.
If your looking for $$$$$ you would get more if it is redone. The question is; will you get out of it what you put into it????? In the long run yes. it will increase in value. IF you leave it as is it will probably decrease. I would pay more for a fixed up trailer than an original. But then i like camping in mine and don't want to sell it.
I too have 1973 {Tradewind} interior that is in great shape. I want to make some changes to make it suit our life style. I have the same question as you. I am going to change out one of the twins to a small booth similar to Tin Pickle did. I will make the other a double. I could work with the plastic original ocean cruise and integrate new laminate colors or some aluminum and work with the brown tones. On the other hand building a new interior out of wood would be the easiest part of a restoration for me. It would take time and a little more money. It does seam a shame to tear out a good interior and in my case I paid for it. My trailer was not a bargain basement deal: I paid for its shape. I love the body style of our vintage and I like the tambour doors. To my eye, a 60�s type wood interior in the 70�s vintage would be sweet. I don�t know but I get the strong impression I would lose the least money if I sold my trailer, ocean cruise which I am not, without doing a thing to it. Once I start putting money into it I will take a bigger loss, I think. However, ocean cruise I bought if for us and I will start fixing it up after my vacation season, I also say, as those above, do what makes you happy. Oh it also gives a chance to open it up a little more, which appeals to me. Good Luck.
When we got ours it was original too and we struggled with that same question. After sitting on that question for a year I decided to make the changes. I bought the trailer to enjoy it and I knew I would enjoy it if it had more color to it and was a little cleaner. So I painted and I put in a new floor. Well almost put in a new floor, I have about 4 square feet to go! I'm also making new curtains and a new accordion door. So I say
I really feel you should go out and camp in it before you decide anything. In the beginning , I would have bought a microwave etc and now I realize that I prefer ocean cruise dry camping and the microwave would have been a waste of money. You might change your mind on many things over the next few months . Enjoy !!
Some of the upgrades and remodels ocean cruise I've seen done with 2X4's and particleboard cabinets are worse than an out of date original. I haven't seen any 70's original interiors I'd want, and I haven't seen very many DIY redone interiors I'd want either.
It is yours do what you want to with it. That particular year and size of trailer is not a super collectible nor super valuable in original condition. We have two, the 1975 is going back together pretty much as original with some hidden upgrades in plumbing and electrical. Our 1981 is going full custom with everything being moved and replaced...if we ever get to it.