Single Wide Remodel – 1958 Mayflower Gets a New Life
Today, we are so honored to get to feature Rebecca’s home. She was also so very kind to answer a few questions for us, too. These before and after photos will show you that anything is possible in a mobile home, as long as you put the work and the creativity into it, you will have a home worthy of the cover of any magazine!
Before……..
After the transformation!
The Interview
Name/Location
Rebecca Knabe, Reno, Nevada
Years Lived In
I’m most drawn to lived-in-modern, but I love beautiful, elaborate chandeliers. I love anything inspired by nature, like natural wood and stone incorporated into the architecture and comfort is huge for me – comfortable furniture, bedding, etc.
After the Transformation!
Inspiration
The coziest spot!
The kitchen before.
The kitchen after!
Just perfect!
What Friends Say
Many friends have asked for ideas or assistance with decorating. Everyone is shocked that it doesn’t look like what they think a trailer should look like. One friend who saw the place before the renovation said she couldn’t imagine any potential, but if anyone could find it I could. I don’t know about that, but I was very flattered by her sentiments.
Before
After
Greatest DIY Moment
The outdoor patio. I had some help with the digging and planning, but I laid most of the pavers myself. It was really hard work, but I love how it turned out!
Biggest Indulgence
Beautiful bathroom!
Best Advice
Keep your space clean, neat and pretty – you don’t need money to have pride in your home.

Hi I just remodled a 1959 Mayflower Im look for someone who can give me info on it and maybe an idea on how much I can sell it for I have had a hard time finding images of 1959 Mayflower trailers all I see are 1958 is there a reason for that?
It looks beautiful! I’m in the midst of buying a 1971 Skyline. The layout looks very similar and I hope mine can look close to as good as yours!
I’m curious, can you tell me what you did to the ceilings? My home’s ceilings need to be replaced. I can’t figure out if they are panels or what. Thank you!
I have a 1958 Mayflower I would like to sell or give away. How much are they worth.
It’s not been remodeled. Thanks.
Love the work you’ve done!
Hi Chris,
Worth is dependent on so many things – condition, location, whether it can be moved, supply and demand, etc. so I don’t think anyone can really answer that accurately. I would go to Craigslist and websites like Tin Can Tourist and search for similar models and see what those are going for.
Thanks so much for reading MHL!
How did you get the tub out of your bathroom? Also, how did you get the NEW one in through the space? I have a 58 as well (40 foot). I still have the pink tub but want to remodel my bathroom next summer.
Thanks!!!
Hi Mark! You could probably get Rebecca to answer any questions you may have over on her blog. I doubt she checks this post often, but she is the friendliest person you’ll ever hope to meet, and I’m sure she’ll be glad to help a fellow ’58 homeowner. Just click on the link below and add whatever questions you have to a comment on one of her posts..she’ll likely see it and do her best to help! Good Luck!
http://trailerchicgirls.com/