Pace Arrow Bedroom Painting
I think John got burned out on painting for a while so it has taken a bit to get him working on the last of the painting in the back bedroom. (If you’ve missed some of our prior Pace Arrow renovation posts, click here for a list!)
The back bedroom is split into two twin beds on each side. There is a small “closet” (actually a tall cabinet) for each and then cabinets across the top.
On the left bed, we actually keep our Pack ‘n Play crib for Scarlett as her bed. We also use some of the space at the end of her bed for storage. There is a small 3 shelf cabinet we put in for holding folded clothes.
In this picture, we stuffed everything on Luke’s bed on the right to make room for painting, so it looks a little messy.
Also, across the back wall you see a little box. There were some heavy electrical wires running across the floor here and I was worried about the kids messing with it. John got some scrap pieces of plywood and built a little box around it. Now we use it as a little shelf to stack the toy baskets and it works great!
And here is the finished product! Very neutral, clean, and ready for the critter to move back in! (He’s still working on the white/gray paint on the upper cabinets as you can still tell.)
It’s not the most exciting project we’ve done, but it makes a big difference. Especially since this bunk is very visible in the room. Luke’s is primarily covered because of his mattress and sheets (and giant Spiderman comforter!) But with a crib, there is a lot more exposed. But in my opinion, anything is an improvement over the oak look!


My wife and I are also Motorhome owners and enjoy following you on facebook. Last we heard your in Arkansas. Wondered how long you plan to do this and is Pennsylvania on your route in the future. Good luck
Thanks Rich! We’re staying in Arkansas for a while and enjoying being still. We found a nice place with a mountain view and decided to stay put while it’s cold. I’d love to go to PA sometime!
I really love what you have done to your motor home and you have inspired and motivated me to get started on our 1984 Pace Arrow. The only difference in the layout is our fridge is on the opposite side of the kitchen and our closets are across from each other. My husband took one side of the back bedroom and turned it into a work station for him and the other side is a single bed. We have taken a rod and placed it in our shower and have a shower curtain in there now. We have removed the couch from the living area and built in a frame to make a day bed with lots of storage under it. I have replaced the cushions with 5 regular pillows. We are planning on replacing the flooring, window coverings, and some wall coverings. I would like to find something to cover up the ceiling too. I just want to thank you again for your great ideas!
Thanks Elizabeth! You’ll have to share pictures once you start working on yours!
It’s looking good. How long are ya’ll in Hot Springs? And are you coming back this way soon?
Thanks, for at least a month. Decided to slow down for the winter. I’m sure we will pretty soon! Ya’ll should come down here!
Robyn: Thought about you today. Read an article on-line re: couple from Glenwood Springs, CO, who have 12 kids, 3 mo-18yrs. Sold home, home schooling, traveling in an RV. Thought you might enjoy it. Also, might consider moving locations before March. We moved to Arkansas, end of Feb, 1982, and big tornado hit that day! Bad thing is you can’t watch the sky as much as here due to tall trees!
I saw that article too! That sounds like chaos!!
Funny you said that. We had tornado warnings all around us last night but thankfully none here and I don’t think anything actually touched down. Ugh, I hate storms!