ffemtp wrote: You can spend as much or as little as you want. It obviously depends on the upgrades. This amount will probably be somewhat debated, but for an average redo, plan to spend $3000 on the interior - this includes batteries, wiring, switches, AC wire, outlets, 12V fan, etc,; then cabinets, sink, toilet and shower(?), subflooring, flooring, ceiling, insulation, walls, any mechanical issues such as brakes, you might add solar panels and a controller, water tank, gray and black water tanks (?), bed, sofa, tables, Heating and Air, and on and on ad nauseum.
But I digress, my response is for a "new" build. To repair one will cost less but you might want to upgrade some of the items as well such as the insulation and the subflooring. New flooring - maybe $200-300, wall paneling - $20 or so per 4x8 sheet, veneer - maybe $20/sheet depending.
Plan to take it in stages and prepare to change your mind several times. You will likely discover better options as you go. Take the time and enjoy it!
Yes, I dont need to outfit the entire trailer.. Just a makeover but maybe upgrade to dual batteries and smart charger. But I will never use wall papered luan. I like wood tones but in the end the paneling will probably be FRP as much as I dislike the bathroom pebble look.
McDave wrote:You left out the most important info Rebar. What I'm asking is what's your skill level? What does your tool belt look like. That's the main ingredient for this type of project. And even more important than skills is heart and cajones...That's what MAKES it happen.
But to answer your question, your looking at a range from 20.00 to 20,000.00 depending on your "trim level".
McDave
Thanks McDave..
I used to be a residential tinner, and now I work at the U of I chilled water plant (operations and maintenance) making cold water. 35,000 tons of it. So I'm strong at pattern development, piping and simple electrical. I'm a real stickler for detail and should have built violins for a living as Iv build many R/C models.
Heart? I love seclusion in the middle of nowhere (Colorado's my favorite) is why I bought my first toyhauler. When I blew up my cummins powered van pulling up monarch pass I could have thrown the towel in, but instead I spent the next two years crawling around my garage floor removing rebuilding and installing.. Ever lined up a cummins to the trans by yourself?
Cajones? Does crawling under a toyhauler on a grass hill with
no axles on it count? I wanted a 4" lift and did it alone. Maybe that was more stupidity..
I'm ready and have the skills to do this. But I hate paying to much. I broke even when I sold my first toyhauler..
flboy wrote:Rebar, with nice being a relative term itself, I’d think you could build out a really nice interior (with shower and toilet) for less than $5,000 including a modest power system if you are willing to put in the sweat equity and fabricate beds/cabinets/etc. and find used items on Ebay, Craiglist, and etc. But your question is rather open ended as toilets, showers, tanks, solar power, etc. all add up and you were not clear on what amenities you wanted .
All the amenities are already installed. But I like your $5K number.. So if I feel the trailer might be worth $13K after Im done, my top dollar is $8K