Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **jimc** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 pm

Anyone know of any sites to buy used trailer parts? Windows doors etc.

by **Treeview** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:57 pm

You beat me to the punch! I was going to post the same question this evening...so here we go!

Tom

by **Sonoma ZR2** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:08 pm

http://stores.ebay.com/Bottom-Dollar-Surplus-Inc?_rdc=1 Bottom Dollar Surplus on ebay has got a large selection of used trailer and rv parts. I've gotten a few items for my trailer from them good used parts and cheap.

by **wagondude** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:20 pm

http://www.colawrvsalvage.com/

Bill

by **LarryJ** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:29 pm

Here are a few:

http://georgiausedcamperparts.com/
http://www.rvsurplus.net/
http://www.jakesrvsalvage.com/
http://www.nwrvsupply.com/
http://www.rvdoctorgeorge.com/

by **Trackstriper** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:21 pm

Sonoma ZR2 wrote:http://stores.ebay.com/Bottom-Dollar-Surplus-Inc?_rdc=1 Bottom Dollar Surplus on ebay has got a large selection of used trailer and rv parts. I've gotten a few items for my trailer from them good used parts and cheap.

+1 on Bottom Dollar Surplus. I've purchased a half-dozen items from them, all were as advertised. Quick shipping.

by **IndyTom** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:38 pm

Trackstriper wrote:+1 on Bottom Dollar Surplus. I've purchased a half-dozen items from them, all were as advertised. Quick shipping.

Does anyone know if Bottom Dollar allows local pickup? I have a trip to Elkhart planned for a couple months from now, and they are only about 50 miles away. If I was planning to buy several windows, I would save quite a bit of shipping.

Tom

by **Shadow Catcher** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:26 am

Buyer beware!
Just for grins I looked through a number of the web sites and noted that prices were no better than you can get new from other sources in a number of instances. As an example a couple of the sites offer Elixier converters/power centers. A) you do not want one, poor quality and B) the prices are no better than you can get elsewhere.
I am sure you can get some bargains but I for one would seriously do my homework first and would what to be able to put my hands on whatever it is before buying. Do you Homework!

by **DrCrash** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:24 am

Bottom Dollar SURPLUS INC

219 E Railroad St, Bronson, MI 49028

(517) 369-9400

Ive bought his ebay items. And I have been to the store. Let me tell you he is a very nice guy and the store is absolutly loaded with goodies.
I got my windows from there 5 bucks each.

by **LarryJ** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:47 am

Shadow Catcher wrote:Buyer beware!
...
I am sure you can get some bargains but I for one would seriously do my homework first and would what to be able to put my hands on whatever it is before buying. Do you Homework!

I agree - of the list I posted, I have only used the RV Doctor as the yard is only a few miles away from me so I can look/touch before buying.

by **Keyser Sose** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:53 pm

I am building/modifying an old El Camino, and belong to several forums for that, so I already know that not every state has these. Here in WV however, we have recycling centers. Not just the little ones where you can take your aluminum cans in for some $$, but great big ones that take industrial scraps, whole cars, and all kinds of big stuff. Here in WV, you can go into them, look around, and buy stuff back out of them for the scrap metal price. Last time I went, it was like $.28/lb for steel, .65/lb for Stainless Steel, and around $6/lb for Copper. Price varies from month to month, week to week. Here, they don't charge for rubber, cloth, plastic, or glass. Talk nice and you can get those things for free.

So why am I bringing this up? Check out this link for a tour of the one I use (R.J.s Recycling in Nitro, WV....They also have a big yard up near Parkersburg). If this tour doesn't give you ideas, you may be unconscious!! :lol:

http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y34 ... %20Center/

(all pictures are captioned, click on the 1st one, then use the next button)

They get so many refridgerators/stoves and other appliances in this yard, there is a separate area for you to leave them at, shelves and other parts are really cheap!

by **Treeview** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:03 pm

The R for Reuse should be first in the jingle, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Its the best way to save resources and energy. You've got access to a goldmine!

Tom

by **Keyser Sose** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:25 pm

I built myself a welding cart for my new welder from stuff I got from the recycling center. I used 3 old bedrails (like for a bed you sleep on) to make the main framework. They're 2 X 2" angle (mild steel) and over 6' long each. I used an old grill from a big propane fired cooking grill (like for the back yard) for the bottom shelf in it, cause that would allow water and other "bits" to fall thru it and not build up on the shelf. All the wheels were free, cause they aren't metal. The materials for the whole cart cost me like $9.00. I can post build links if you wanna see.

The point is..........THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!

by **Trentb** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:29 pm

good topic

by **Lynn Coleman** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:52 pm

We went to our local junkyard and got the door and windows for great prices. Door and side window was $45. and the five foot window was $25.

Lynn

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