For those who _insist_ on a unique RV

[Handbasket]

I present this without comment, beyond noting that the builder has a very high opinion of himself... https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/rvs/4413478781.html



Jim, "Sorry, I think I hear Murphy's Law snickering."

[B_O__Plenty]

I was thinking it was $16,500 then I had to go back and look at the price again. Didn't really get my juices flowing at $16,500. Now I think the guy is REALLY proud of it. I bet the termites get it before he gets an offer....

B.O.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

Robert78121 wrote:
It's got a lot of wood...I guess that's good. I wonder what it weighs?

That's what I was thinking, too! Everything he used for building materials is heavy...

[Jim_Shoe]

For starters, it looks like you'd need a stepladder to get in and out of the rig. Then there's possible termite or woodpecker damage. And I sure wouldn't want to be within 30 feet of a campfire - ever. 🙂

[WrongWayRandall]

It certainly looks interesting - I really like the wood stove and the entry door. The all wood interior is amazing too. That said, if I were going to spend that kind of money I'd build one myself just how ~I~ wanted it to be. As for the books, I would have expected more (but I'm weird like that.)

- Randy

[hotbyte]

Tiger4x4RV wrote:
In some countries, they call these housetrucks. I've never seen one that appeared to be as well-made as this. Maybe the seller gets his joy out of the design-build process and isn't interested once the product is finished?

Googled "housetruck" and found some really unique ones! Even the Clampetts probably wouldn't ride in some of them 😄

[Gonzo42]

Not what I would want but I have to admire his work!




You always can count on the Americans to do the right thing. After they have tried everything else. Winston Churchill

[fla-gypsy]

Interesting he doesn't mention what motor is in that chassis. I think I know why. That much brass and wood just screams "old" to me. Didn't see any A/C either.

[buta4]

The interior looks like a Bordello! 😮

[Community Alumni]

mrlightrail wrote:

Just like folks selling restored cars. Many hours of labor and parts, but at least they are realistic that they aren't going to get that back in a sale.

Exactly!

[Tiger4x4RV]

In some countries, they call these housetrucks. I've never seen one that appeared to be as well-made as this. Maybe the seller gets his joy out of the design-build process and isn't interested once the product is finished?

[mrlightrail]

mumkin wrote:
He may know costs and how much labor went into it... but I'd say his chances of getting that much are slim or none. People with that kind of cash lying about are usually too smart to get overcharged for any product...

Just like folks selling restored cars. Many hours of labor and parts, but at least they are realistic that they aren't going to get that back in a sale.

[Escargot]

nICE JOB!

[mumkin]

He may know costs and how much labor went into it... but I'd say his chances of getting that much are slim or none. People with that kind of cash lying about are usually too smart to get overcharged for any product...

[campingcanuck]

How about how much all those books must weigh???? Who travels with that many books?