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Bionic_Man
Apr 07, 2019Explorer
$5000 seems awful conservative for this project, especially if you are starting with just the frame. Plumbing, electrical, appliances, etc are going to add up.
I don't know anyone who has taken on a RV project like this, but I do know two that rebuilt houseboats that were submerged. Both of them went way over budget and over time.
If you are doing this as a personal accomplishment/labor of love, I say go for it. But if you think you will save $ vs buying something that is ready to use I think you should reconsider.
I don't know anyone who has taken on a RV project like this, but I do know two that rebuilt houseboats that were submerged. Both of them went way over budget and over time.
If you are doing this as a personal accomplishment/labor of love, I say go for it. But if you think you will save $ vs buying something that is ready to use I think you should reconsider.
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