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Post by jeremiah on Oct 26, 2018 16:13:31 GMT -8
Have any of you added up how much you have into a complete rebuild down to the frame ? 5,000 9,000 14,000 . Without your labor. I have done major repairs. But nothing that takes me more than 14 days. I don't think I ever want to do a ground up. Especially being an active senior. Ok back to the cost question. Honest estimates.
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Post by turbodaddy on Oct 26, 2018 17:13:38 GMT -8
Mine was not a frame-up restoration since a thorough inspection lifting the skins and removing all of the windows and trim, combined with the fact that the axle and wheels were obviously "new" indicated that for the most part it was a solid trailer. That said, it took me a year and a half of most of my "free time" to restore the camper. Literally hundreds of hours of labor. 14 days wouldn't have done much on our trailer.
I still have all the receipts for materials, but have been reluctant to actually find out how much $ I spent. It doesn't really matter to me. I'm just happy to know my camper is safe, comfortable, and unique...whatever the cost. Recently though, I have thought about trying to get it insured which will require tallying up all those receipts. Not sure my photos will be enough documentation, it just wasn't a high priority for me at the time. Some of the expenditures were for tools and other things needed to get the work done, so not actually part of the overall cost of restoration. I guess I'd be more diligent with the documentation the next time around. I like your description of being "an active senior"... I am also one of them.
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Post by vikx on Oct 26, 2018 17:43:27 GMT -8
It can be very costly to repair a trailer. There are so many differences that some can start around 2500 and run up into the thousands. My average cost of parts and components runs around 5K. It really depends on whether you need undercarriage work, new skins, frame welding, etc. It all adds up. Skins alone are 2K plus.
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Post by RinTin on Oct 27, 2018 6:24:01 GMT -8
I kept track of my 65 Aloha frame off rebuild and have well over 14k into it. I wouldn't call it no expense spared but I spent what I had to in order to make it what I wanted.
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Post by jeremiah on Oct 27, 2018 6:46:50 GMT -8
Thanks RinTin, I checked out your build. You did small details that Everyone should do!
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Post by aries on Oct 27, 2018 8:39:26 GMT -8
I kept track of my 65 Aloha frame off rebuild and have well over 14k into it. I wouldn't call it no expense spared but I spent what I had to in order to make it what I wanted. |
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Post by nccamper on Oct 27, 2018 8:53:28 GMT -8
I average about $3000 without new skin to $5000 with new skin. That doesn't include the purchase price of the camper or expense of picking it up.
Working full time on a camper for months means a profit of around $1.70 an hour.
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Post by jeremiah on Oct 27, 2018 9:28:48 GMT -8
Did I see the word Profit?
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Post by nccamper on Oct 27, 2018 9:56:48 GMT -8
I don't want to brag, but $1,70 an hour makes me one of the most profitable restoration people in the country. Maybe the world!
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Post by aries on Oct 27, 2018 10:18:27 GMT -8
Seems I have spent thousands already and the aloha skin still on.The added framing,welding,elec brks with axle,steps etc.,a small set back for the dollars really needed in new aluminum yet feel it to be well worth it.I tend to gravitate to all Aloha rebuilds on site in creativeness to change or add from original pattern.Rin-tin in trend set fashion mode and detail,very nice and always wondered of the expense. Marc
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Post by aslmx on Oct 28, 2018 4:17:08 GMT -8
I’ve scraped and scrounged all my material off of job sites. I’ve used luan for the walls and will be reusing the skin. My Shasta is not a flyte camp show piece but right now I’m At around $1200. When finished I’ll be around $1800.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Oct 29, 2018 7:49:32 GMT -8
Figure up what you think it will cost and triple it. Danny
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Post by kathleenc on Oct 29, 2018 7:57:53 GMT -8
probably more than you imagine it would cost, and less than you can get out of it reselling!
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 29, 2018 17:54:10 GMT -8
probably more than you imagine it would cost, and less than you can get out of it reselling! Exactly.... You nailed it. |
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Post by indian on Oct 29, 2018 21:06:13 GMT -8
Last winter I built a new retro trailer using a 1962 Terry frame. I thought I could build it for $5000. Wrong I kept track of my receipts $8000. This is for a 16 foot body with everything new including springs brakes aluminum skin total interior etc. The only used items were the frame windows door stove (spent $320. at the chrome shop) tires & wheels. I have no idea of my time but I built it in 7 months of my spare time. I am semi-retired. The internet helps with saving money. I am enjoying it .
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