505live
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I'm curious, I frequently see truck bed campers with ostensibly functional heaters/stoves/refrigerators/electical etc going on the local craigslist for <$1000 (even as low as $300-500). I'm wondering if anybody has done this or considered getting one of these to cannibalize the expensive systems and install them in a DIY B?
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juliev
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Good idea!! But, why stick with just truck campers, maybe you could find older used travel trailers as well.
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505live
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Trailer is a good idea too, I just figured truck campers are cheaper (there's one today for $250! Not sure what it has in what condition though..) and the size of the systems is probably appropriate to a B. Based on the overwhelming response, sounds like I could be a trail blazer if I go that way... =)
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david_42
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I know one couple that salvaged a VW Westfalia for their B. Your idea is a good one, might even have usable windows.
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Hit The Road Jack
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505live wrote:I'm curious, I frequently see truck bed campers with ostensibly functional heaters/stoves/refrigerators/electical etc going on the local craigslist for <$1000 (even as low as $300-500). I'm wondering if anybody has done this or considered getting one of these to cannibalize the expensive systems and install them in a DIY B?
This may save you some time & cash...
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505live
Albuquerque, NM
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Cool, thanks for the link. There's even one here in Albuquerque!
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WilliamKorn
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Just another idea in a sea of them:
Look for a totaled newer unit since the remains will be totaled anyway. A travel trailer or truck camper with appliances less than a year or two old will surely save many busted knuckles and x*x*x* words during your "appliance replacement" fun.
Totaled units are very inexpensive also.
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505live
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Even better, and the neighbors would probably be able to let their kids go outside... =)
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