juangp wrote:Your build sounds similar to one I want to get started on. I've been looking at different manufacturers and Anvil seems like a good one. Would you mind sharing why you picked Anvil? I'm in South Florida, so it looks like all of my options are coming out of GA. Also, do you think it's worth having the manufacturer install certain options like windows? It seems to me that what the manufacturer charges to install a window is just about the same as the cost of ordering a window online, so I would save myself the labor.
I have been working with
https://www.trailershowroom.com/... a specific salesman who I worked with when I bought my Lark in 2016 (Mike is the guy you want). They work with different OEM's and Anvil is who they are currently working with although I think they have multiple sources. I did some background on Anvil and they are one of the few not bought up by the big boys and build with the 1inch square tubing and their quality reputation seems good.
I think options depending on what they are are important. Anything to do like framing/floor joists , aluminum skin thickness, axles, doors, are all things you need to do if you want upgrades in that area because too late after built. I am having an RV door with window put in at factory as it is narrower width than stock and that is can something I want to do after the fact. Also, 16inch on center walls and etc.. as noted earlier in the thread. Almost doubled cost from stock.
I bought 2 brand new 20x30 slider windows from E-bay to install and I did get them for less that I could installed albeit not a great savings as you said; however, I'd rather do those myself to ensure they are done right and I do not have the floorplan and placement 100% figured out yet. I can do them easily enough when I have the plywood down and I am installing insulation.
BTW.. I would not trust anyone to do insulation correct. Ask others on that experience. IMO they charge way too much for that and it is rarely adequate, plus I think you should open walls to inspect wiring, welds, etc. before insulating and closing back up. I actually will put more rustoleum paint on all the beams..
Just my 2 cents. This is my 3rd build... so I have learned as some from the previous 2. Good luck...