Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 at 11:06
I trust Hubby knows about caravan construction then? You wouldn't catch me trying that!
Is he aware that if you 'gut' most caravans, there's nothing left? the structural strength doesn't come from the outer skin - that's just to keep the draught out! The fittings (beds, cupboards, benchtops etc. ARE the structure, mounted on a plywood floor. the outer cladding is fixed (glue and or staples) to these, and the roof added like the top slice of a sandwich.
Also, I have read that materials are tricky (not always
too easy to buy, and expensive)
From what I've heard, if you start with a $3000 van, gut it, refurbish, you could spend many thousands, and finish with a $2000 van that cost you $15000.
And remember with an old van (ours is a 1989 model) there's been time for 20 years of leaks, wear and tear on windows and doors, and both the fridge and stove will be
well past their use by date.
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