Our Story
Quality, authenticity, and style brought to vintage campers
We are a team of fabrication, design, and small-space experts
When Airstream was busy transitioning operations from California to Ohio and antique automobiles were considered classics, one of those classics, a Model T, found its way into the hands of Steve Zinninger and kicked off a life-long passion for vintage craftsmanship.
During that time, Steve became the owner of a national commercial/industrial painting company that required extensive traveling. Despite the miles, a growing family quickly piqued a new interest — historic houses. Tastefully melding modern convenience with retro sensibilities became a driving force in his home restorations.
Houses. Automobiles. Traveling. Kinda makes sense that the allure of yesteryears’ campers soon found a new devotee. That passion has been passed on to Brandon, Steve’s son, and the president of Camper Reparadise. Growing quickly, this small business now employs ten people. With decades of combined experience, impeccable attention to detail, and a love of quality workmanship, Camper Reparadises team is uniquely positioned to advise and serve clients considering vintage camper projects from full restorations to appealing updates.
Our Skills
From reproducing the long lost to innovating fresh solutions, our close-nit team balances skill sets to produce truly exclusive mobile spaces
Metal Fabrication
Finish Carpentry
Camper Design
Vehicle Restoration
Instagram Followers
Riveted Restoration
Revived Canned Hams
Custom Vendor Trailers
Our Team
Steve Zinninger
Jack of All Trades
Steve claims he’s just a ‘painter’. But, in actuality he’s skilled craftsman with an excellent taste in classic automobiles, historic houses, and vintage campers.
Brandon Zinninger
President
A world traveler at heart, Brandon’s recently changed paths and settled down in Salt Lake City, UT to establish Camper Reparadise’s position as a premium builder of everything mobile from vintage to contemporary.
Evan Quam
Master Fabricator
Evan’s aviation and race-car fabrication experience tie nicely into the high-end camper business. From the chassis to the skin, Evan ensures every product that rolls out of our shop meets industry standards.
Melanie Zinninger
Business Operations & Design
From book work to interior color choices, Melanie Zinninger brings an expert eye for design to Reparadise while ensuring the shop operates like a well lubed machine.
Daniel Hall
Project Manager
Mechanically inclined, quick witted, and hardworking, Daniel’s contributions to Reparadise range from project management to business operations, along with building campers. His family history in the camper business dates back sixty years to the first pop-up camper. Daniel’s been involved with Reparadise from the beginning and has had his hands on many projects that go through these doors.
Chad Nielson
Demo & Shine Shop Supervisor
Thousands of hours of experience add up to a mirror finish on vintage aluminum campers when Chad’s manning the polishing wheel. His techniques, collection of professional equipment, and leadership allows us to achieve an aluminum surface that’s unparalleled.
Bryan Rowe
Retired Lead Carpenter/Designer
Rowe’s eye for clean lines and expert lumber choices lead to many of our early modern interior designs. Unfortunately, he’s hanging up the shop apron due to ALS. Focused on making the most of an e-assist wheelchair, he frequents the shop and the world around.
Chance Becher
Head Electrician/General Construction
Ever since his first 9v Eveready shock, Chance has tinkered with electronics. Now he maps out complex RV systems for Reparadise, including solar, 110v inverters, and power controllers.
Kendra Still
Drafting, Design & Office Assistant
Detail oriented and goal driven, Kendra provides our clients with camper renderings during the design phase … and, when Mel’s out of the office it’s up to Kendra to keep things in order.
Jake Lawlor
When the snow’s piled up, you’ll find Jake at the resort doing his part to pioneer the skibike or push ski blades to their limit… thankfully his focus, efficiency, and work ethic keeps the sawdust stacked deep in this shop. You can see the result of his work in this Backcountry.com trailer, Ambassador, Clipper, Sovereign, and an up coming Airstream Flying Cloud.
Molly Harding
Equally proficient in the metal shop as in the wood shop (just take a look at this custom Tin Bar), Molly helps pick up the slack with whatever needs to be done. When punched out, you’ll find molly on single track ribbons, or competing in Jujitsu tournaments.
Brent Roggman
Fabricator & Technician
Brent brings to the Reparadise team a natural talent for metal fabrication, which is easy to see in his art work. On top of his ability to whisper aluminum and coheres it into complex shapes, Brent’s eclectic collection of vehicles ranging from a custom BMX chopper to his DD Cherokee Chief always brings a good conversation to the table.