I do not even know where to begin.. Colin (& Julia) are just simply amazing! They really saw our vision of what 24 ft of living space could really be... He transformed a failed DIY attempt/ neglected nearly 60 year old airstream into what our children call the "first class" off grid camping experience that can comfortably sleep 6 with the pet... He put the materials to test to make sure it can withstand our crew (note we have boys & a high energy terrier) ... the dinette fits us all & transforms to a king size bed at night... This rig has turned out to be an oasis that we all just want to be in all the time. Colin is a master mind.. we found him on a decade old airstream forum that someone said he really knows his stuff & Julia does all of the coordinating... She deserves a shout out as well! Colin noticed everything from rusted out chassis to making sure that our windows could be blacked out as we have a very light sleeper in our family. Colin was even was willing to help us out with diagnosing issues that had nothing to do with his work on the trailer! He redid EVERYTHING from frame to solar panels...Even hand welded the rivets...note this takes a substantial amount of time to do.. so this project took nearly 2 years to complete & we knew what we were getting into with the cost for a project of this size... So many quotes that we got were half the amount of detail and they really seemed like they were going to rush it/ charge a small fortune pointlessly with a lot of unknowns that left us feeling uneasy about it ... We didn't want something like that, so we kept looking and looking until we found the right person for the job. You cannot find a better & more qualified person for your airstream. With that... any person who knows airsteams, knows that we airstream people are very particular about the detail put into our curved walls, especially those that are vintage... They just don't make them like they used to. We are so happy with the renovation result and we highly recommend them for your complex job! If you want it accurately restored to the era, they can definitely get it done :) If you are like we are and value the time & thoughtfulness put into a job well done, these are by far the people for you. We will be back when the kids grow for the remodel to fit our retired life needs (assuming Colin is still up for another challenge at that time) They are truly gems! read more

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I was lucky enough to find Colin on Yelp to work on my 1988 Astro Tiger van and I must say that I could not be more pleased with the work he has done! A few Considerations before you email him based on my experience. 1) You get what you pay for. Colin is not cheap but to be honest with the level and quality of his work he could be charging even more. He was great when walking me through what was needed for safety and items of repair that could wait a season or two if you're on a tighter budget. No pressure to upsell and made the whole process easy. 2) Keyword is "Retro" - If you have a repair for a never RV/van I would highly recommend you look elsewhere as Colin specializes in Retro/VINTAGE RV's. I'm sure he can repair the newer ones but he shines with anything pre- 1990's. 3) Use email - Colin works most of the time from mobile or in his shop and is hard to reach on the phone. Use his email to give him as much detail as possible on your repair. This helped me as I was able to see the breakdown of what was needed and I was able to keep them for my records on future repairs. Thank you Colin for all the work you have done to the Tiger, can't wait to start the next phase of restorations with you! read more

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We worked closely with Colin to transform our 1975 GMC RV into an updated mobile nail shop. It was a big job with a lot of moving parts. Don't judge the home shop/backyard atmosphere- the quality in his work mirrors any large scale shop. Colin was very capable working with our existing design and brought years of RV knowledge to the table. We learned a lot from him. In addition, Colin provided us with several wonderful referrals throughout the process to his preferred vendors (countertops, tires, upholstery, metal shop etc). We're open for business and receiving so much positive feedback on the look of the truck. Colin continues to be responsive and work with us as questions arise.  Brigid + Jess read more

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It's always been a dream of ours to purchase a vehicle and convert it to an RV so we could have everything exactly how we wanted, and Colin at Retro Odyssey absolutely helped us turn that dream into reality! When we found ourselves with the opportunity to purchase an ex-wine tour bus, we knew we'd need help building out the inside. When we found Retro Odyssey, it seemed Colin was just as excited as we were to turn the big white beast into something cool, and sure enough, we now have a totally custom RV with a kitchen that's nicer than ours at home, and everything in the exact place we need it. Not only was Colin willing to work with our budget, he went above and beyond to proactively help us make sure we would have all the comforts of home while we ventured to the great outdoors. Colin's frequent progress photos inspired us to launch an instagram page documenting the bus's transformation and showed us that other people loved the idea and the formation of our bus as well. We have taken our little home away from home on 3 camping trips so far, and with Colin's design, we haven't missed anything! read more

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All I can say is thank you to Colin for being honest and reliable. I had emailed Retro and received a reply immediately. I told Colin the problem with our trailer and he offered a possible easy fix. My husband has a bad hip so we couldn't check what he suggested. He gave a very reasonable quote to come diagnose the problem. We agreed and set up an appointment. Colin arrived right on time and was nice and friendly. He quickly found the problem, which was nothing at all. (A tripped switch which we did not know had a trick to reset). He charged us almost nothing for coming out. I appreciate his honest and integrity and will definitely call him in the future if we need any repairs on our trailer. read more

I found Retro Odyssey online after searching for a while. I read the reviews and was VERY excited to work with them. I'm in dire need of some urgent repairs to my 13' fiberglass Scamp's roof as well as I need to have it revamped. I want to have it redone inside and out. However, after calling, texting, and emailing for three straight weeks they NEVER returned my calls or messages. I would completely understand if they get back to me and told me they are not currently open, not taking new clients, or simply do not want to work on my trailer. That would be the professional thing to do. The fact that you have to chase and beg a company so much to give them your business is crazy. I do not find this professional nor acceptable. All it takes is one minute to send a response. I'm extremely disappointed in their business ethics and professionalism. I wish I had been able to leave a 5star review after having them work on my scamp. I guess they are not in need of business after all. read more

We have a beautiful 1968 Airstream - and Colin has been wonderful about helping us to get all of the systems working. He helped us select and install a new furnace - building a set of custom drawers that perfectly matched the rest of the decor in the area freed up by the smaller furnace. He's also helped big time with our plumbing system, fix a water tank leak, and a bunch of other small stuff. Colin is a really great person to work with - kind, friendly, and courteous. I'm hoping that he will help us design and install a new floor next. read more

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Colin is an awesome mechanic. I have a 1985 Toyota Rv. Any and all problems, issues, and fixes big and small Colin knows exactly what to do. Prices are more than fair and I've learned a lot about my Rv helping Colin out. Penny my Rv has finally met her lifetime Doctor. Can't wait to see penny grow up with Colin watching over her. Would highly recommend Colin for all things Rv. read more

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Here's a list of reasons to have Colin Fullam of Retro Odyssey work on your RV. Pleasant attitude, very friendly. On time and flexible in getting to you. Excellent work, really knows his stuff! My 1992 Coleman camping trailer had a bunch of little things wrong with it. I almost gave up on it, but Colin saved the day! read more

Excellent work!! Very impressed. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Had an issue with my 1998 30 foot Hurricane and it had stumped 2 previous mechanics for over a week costing me a fortune. Colin arrived promptly, diagnosed and repaired the issues in a little over an hour. Rig is running beautifully and I will have him on speed dial. read more

This guy.... Amazing. Made an appointment with him at 1 pm, he was on time. We talked about the job and how I wanted it done and he went to work. He was fast and his work was exceptional. Colin is a good guy, he knows his stuff and his prices are good. When I am ready to pull the trigger on solar for my RV I am going to have Colin install it. I recommend this guy at the highest level. The service department at Camping World Valencia will do anything to take your money and not actually do the work, read my review for them. In the meantime, if you need work on your RV call this guy. read more

I requested a quote to install a solar kit I got for my RV. That was the first week in August. I accepted the quote which I was very appreciative of being low. I paid for more parts that he wanted (still not installed) The job was to be done by the first week of Sept. As of yesterday, Colin Fullam, the owner and operator of this company has decided I am "costing him too much money and time" and he has no intention of finishing the job I hired him to do. (I have his money ready for when the job gets done and he knows that.) He has told me on several occasions finishing the solar should only take about three hours. In the meantime both fuel pumps went out and he wants to fix that before finishing what I hired him for.. no quote has been forthcoming on that job and also I am not necessarily in agreement with a straight forward replacement of parts he says go bad if "they set too long" whatever that means. When I asked about the solar he said he would do the fuel pumps... ignoring what I hired him for. Bottom line.. his work looks very good if you can get him to do it. (the half he has done looks great.. ) get your agreements with him in writing as you cannot trust his word. read more

I usually use businesses with more reviews, but I had a gut feeling after I spoke with Colin on the phone. He's a super down to Earth motivated guy that knows his stuff. It was really convenient that he's mobile and has all the necessary tools for the job. He finished the work for a good price in an afternoon, and was a pleasure to talk with during some refreshments in the hot sun. He's "our guy" now. Definitely try him out over all the over priced poorly rated RV mechanics in the valley. read more

Colin was so incredibly helpful...I had never met him before, but described to him that I needed help looking into a possible RV that I wanted to convert into a mobile retail shop. He drove for over 50 miles to meet me, did such a thorough inspection and afterwards gave me an honest review of what I was getting myself into. He saved me thousands and I would use him again in a heartbeat! (I'm secretly hoping he finds me an RV because I know it will be special). Thank you! read more

I would highly recommend Colin to anyone that owns an RV. Colin is very knowledgeable on all things RV. He comes to you, is super nice and most of all, honest and trustful. I am very grateful for all the hard work Colin put into my 1996 Thor Regency. I bought my RV with little knowledge about the vehicle, but Colin checked everything out for me and made sure everything was A ok. Call up Colin for all your RV needs! read more

Colin and his work are fantastic! Not only did he complete the job on time, but he delivered professional and excellent quality! He even took the time to educate me on the process, how everything works and he made me feel like more than a customer! I highly recommend Retro Odyssey! read more

I called Colin and asked if he was available to check my 1988 Hawkins Motor Coach fan clutch & belts. He answered the phone right away & met me that afternoon and confirmed what was needed. The next day he researched the parts availability & called me with the total with parts and labor. Extremely good price! We made an appointment to do the work the following day and he was on time & competed the job in the time frame he said it would take. Colin is an awesome guy and a great conversationalist and it is obvious he loves what he does and truly enjoys helping people. I highly recommend him and will recommend him every chance I get. read more

Colin repaired my refrigerator of a new coach within an hour. He is spot on with his diagnosis and completes the repair as promised. He makes you feel comfortable when it may seem that our questions are foolish. He takes the time to explain and calm your repair fears. I know that I will be using him in the future as repair work is needed. read more

Colin came out to my house did all work. Great attitude, really knows his way around these old RVs. Ended up having a bigger issue than originally intended and Colin was able to accommodate and get me back on the road as quickly as possible. Finding someone to work on my vehicle was difficult and Colin made the whole process easy and almost enjoyable! Thanks Colin! read more