In a previous post, there was an interest in what it might cost to fix up an older trailer. I thought it might be entertaining to post my actual costs (it will be more entertaining to you than it was to me...
). I am about a grand over my highest initial estimate, and I probably still need to replace the
axle. I learned a lot, some of it was fun, and the trailer is how I want it. Financially, however, I should have probably been more patient and waited for a clean, loaded trailer for just a few thousand more. I now believe I paid a bit too much for the trailer. So it goes...
It was my experience that in the Pacific Northwest these trailers are in high demand. I lost out on the first three trailers I tried to buy because I didn't decide immediately. You need to be able to evaluate the trailer right then and there, perhaps over the phone, and have cash on hand. And, be ready to drive anywhere in the state the very next day. I think that this puts new, inexperienced purchasers at a disadvantage. I am now prepared with the knowledge necessary to make a purchase--unfortunately, I already have a trailer and it's almost done...
Derek
Item Quantity Cost
Purchase price ('85 Scamp 16') $2500.00
Tax,
registration, inspection $307.75
Cleaner/wax 1 $10.81
Oxidation remover 1 $9.18
Oxidation remover $9.18
Oxidation remover (3M) 1 $10.06
Nev-r Dull 1 $3.76
Plexiglass cleaner 1 $6.07
Brasso $3.54
Caulk (Alex plus) 2 $4.08
Caulk (Alex plus white) 1 $1.60
Caulk $2.14
Caulk (butyl) 1 $1.93
Caulk (wood tone) 2 $3.20
Kilz primer 1 $5.29
Hammerite (black) 1 quart $11.28
Stove spray
paint 1 $5.59
Tacky tape 1/30' roll $9.65
Hardware $11.92
Hardware (screws) $9.59
Hardware (screws) $5.37
Hardware $2.25
Hardware $5.07
Hardware (bolts, rod, brushes) $3.98
Hardware $6.06
Acorn nuts 24 $7.99
bolts for door 10 $2.17
Screws $1.45
Screw covers $3.13
Screw covers $3.13
Rivets $6.89
Rivets $5.81
Ferrel $0.31
Door latch $12.67
Hooks (clothes) 8 $10.63
Table leg hinges $16.89
Battery $78.47
Battery box 1 $7.51
Battery terminals $2.09
Battery charger (Vector) $43.32
Wall sockets 2 $0.93
Plugin adapter $3.11
7-pin plug (for vehicle) $16.57
Bracket (for vehicle plug) $2.16
Bulbs 2 $1.28
Flourescent bulbs 2 $9.69
Fuse holder & fuses $6.27
LED lights 3 $14.41
Flourescent
light (Thinlite) $55.23
Light lense 1 $2.59
Ceramic heater 1 $65.02
Propane tank 1 $23.85
Propane tank tray 1 $24.16
U-bolts 2 $9.93
Stove lines/fittings $12.03
Refrigerator (Norcold 323) $520.32
Propane line (for refrigerator) $12.78
Laminate flooring 3 boxes $81.34
Laminate flooring 1 box $27.09
Floor edging strips 2 $8.98
Plywood (1/2" oak) $37.95
Shelf brackets/clips $20.55
Knobs (for doors) 10 $20.59
Felt pads (for doors) $3.76
Tires 2 $111.81
Tire cover $15.82
Wheel bearings 2 sets $54.69
Wheel bearing grease $2.70
water line 1 $5.85
Water inlet $9.21
washers $0.37
Water pump $36.80
Fill hose 1 ft. $2.17
Drain hose/city water 5 ft. $4.82
Sink drain 1 $11.05
Fill cap 1 $1.83
Drain cap 1 $1.07
Hose clamps 2 $1.80
Hose clamps 4 $4.29
Hose (drinking water) $11.78
Hose (grey water) $9.96
Water regulator $10.72
Porta Potti $75.84
RV toilet paper $2.03
Exit vent 1 $82.25
levels $2.89
Circular level $2.68
canopy (freestanding) $59.15
Screen Spline $3.74
Pop-a-tissue $6.49
Pop-a-plate $6.93
Towel bar $5.63
Hitch ball 1 $13.00
Jack $53.11
Jack stands $43.57
wheel chocks 2 $7.92
Scamp order:
Cushions-full set set $480.00
Range hood 1 $65.00
Roller catches 12 $6.00
hinges 21 $31.50
chest hinge (bunkbed) 1 pair $6.00
bunk post caps 4 $1.00
marker
lights 4 $24.00
evacuation flange 1 $4.00
rigid white trim 2 $5.00
snap caps (set) 1 $10.50
rivets $18.00
door hinge set $26.00
foam gasket for door $8.00
door keys $9.00
trailer end connector $14.00
safety chain 1 $12.00
shipping $180.00
Total $5694.37