Your build costs

[jeff0520]

I currently have about $2500.00 in the Command Post, including the tools I have had to buy. I really don't have an overall budget. It all boils down to what I have to spend this week. I try to get enough stuff to keep me busy for a weekend or two when I have money to throw at it. When I have enough material to keep moving, but there is budget available, I sock it away for the more expensive bits. right now I am working on body filler. That's going to keep me busy a while as I use filler to cover many carpentry sins

[dwgriff1]

Mine cost $1700 in 2006.
Ran it without fenders for years, then one of the law guys suggested that his law required fenders. He said that a mud flap would be legal, so I borrowed a design idea from a mid 30s Bonneville race car and came up with half a fender.
Seems to work.

dave

[Jacquie]

We bought our teardrop and spent way more than we wanted to, but weren't able to build it at home. Super cold in the winter and no enclosed garage. My original dream was to use the plans for the Big Woody, as they are so beautiful. Unfortunately as most of it's life will be in fickle New England weather we opted for the Little Guy version.

Gage,
Beautiful teardrop! How did you make your awning? My husband and I were talking about making one for ours. I like how you roll up the side.

This is my post. Mike is helping me delete this login. I somehow messed up when I downloaded Tapatalk HD. I've deleted it as I can't figure out how to delete that WMassHikers account. Sorry for the confusion.

[Rhino Ray]

I'm afraid to add up the actual dollars i spent on my build. I really don't think it matters. One thing for sure, it's paid for.

If I consider the enjoyment I gained from the build and the value I get from the camping experience that brings me closer to friends and family, I am way ahead in the money department. I couldn't begin to think of how much savings I get from not having to pay a shrink. This is my therapy.

[Vedette]

My feeling exactly!
Good Roads
Brian

[Gage]

We bought our teardrop and spent way more than we wanted to, but weren't able to build it at home. Super cold in the winter and no enclosed garage. My original dream was to use the plans for the Big Woody, as they are so beautiful. Unfortunately as most of it's life will be in fickle New England weather we opted for the Little Guy version.
Gage,
Beautiful teardrop! How did you make your awning? My husband and I were talking about making one for ours. I like how you roll up the side.

This is my post. Mike is helping me delete this login. I somehow messed up when I downloaded Tapatalk HD. I've deleted it as I can't figure out how to delete that WMassHikers account. Sorry for the confusion.

So who do I send the PM to beings how I have yet to do that.

[Vindi_andy]

Not adding up the cost.

I spend what I need to on the things I need and want.

That said I picked up a second hand caravan for £100, which donated the chasiss and the kitchen sink/hob unit. Also acquired a lcd TV for £20 and the youngest daughter got a portable DVD player for her birthday a couple of years ago, so thats the entertainment sorted.

[Jacquie]

We bought our teardrop and spent way more than we wanted to, but weren't able to build it at home. Super cold in the winter and no enclosed garage. My original dream was to use the plans for the Big Woody, as they are so beautiful. Unfortunately as most of it's life will be in fickle New England weather we opted for the Little Guy version.
Gage,
Beautiful teardrop! How did you make your awning? My husband and I were talking about making one for ours. I like how you roll up the side.

This is my post. Mike is helping me delete this login. I somehow messed up when I downloaded Tapatalk HD. I've deleted it as I can't figure out how to delete that WMassHikers account. Sorry for the confusion.

So who do I send the PM to beings how I have yet to do that.

Hi Gage,
Jacquie is the original username. Thanks!

[webbaldo]

Never add it up!, lol the golden rule

Seriously though, aluminium aside its the little things that end up costing the most.

Glue/Fittings/Special Hinges etc.