Ive had my van now for almost 4 years. I got a 93 chevy coachman weekender. It was one step away from the scrap yard. It turned on and could pass inspection. Thats about it. I got it for 2k. Its hard to find class b's. Its hard to find one at that price. It was in my budget without having to take out a 20k loan for a nice Class B.
In the past 4 years i probably have put 10k into this thing. And I did 80% of the work myself. Sometimes i need a mechanic if it needs jacked up because i don't have the tools or a place to work on it.I replaced the reak axle and, seals, and bearings. The control arms and bearings. Almost the entire brake system, the entire vehicle electrical system has been replaced. I replaced the exhaust from the cat back. Fuel pump, blower motor, radiator, and more. I can't even remember all the repairs.
In the cabin I had to re do the entire electrical system too. Add solar. Tore out the carpet and put in hard wood floor. Replaced fantastic fan, fridge, stereo. Fixed a good portion of the interior. And more. Ive done so much I can't remember it all.
And after 4 years. 10,000$, and a whole lot of weekends this thing is probably about 50% DONE.
I need to fix the suspension and tire rods. Power locks and cruise control dont work. All the plumbing needs redone. I can't find the actuator thingy for the vents. Id like to install a tv and sound system. Id like to try heated floors. I need to fix the shit tank and maybe install a compost toilet. And every time I do a repair or upgrade I find 3 more things that need repaired or upgraded.
I could probably put another 5-10k into this thing. And once I get to that point there will probably be more repairs to do.
I've thought about abandoning this project a couple times but Im too invested into it now to give up. Plus its my home. Another 1000$ project seems way more tempting than a first and last months deposit. Does it ever end?!?
In the past 4 years i probably have put 10k into this thing. And I did 80% of the work myself. Sometimes i need a mechanic if it needs jacked up because i don't have the tools or a place to work on it.I replaced the reak axle and, seals, and bearings. The control arms and bearings. Almost the entire brake system, the entire vehicle electrical system has been replaced. I replaced the exhaust from the cat back. Fuel pump, blower motor, radiator, and more. I can't even remember all the repairs.
In the cabin I had to re do the entire electrical system too. Add solar. Tore out the carpet and put in hard wood floor. Replaced fantastic fan, fridge, stereo. Fixed a good portion of the interior. And more. Ive done so much I can't remember it all.
And after 4 years. 10,000$, and a whole lot of weekends this thing is probably about 50% DONE.
I need to fix the suspension and tire rods. Power locks and cruise control dont work. All the plumbing needs redone. I can't find the actuator thingy for the vents. Id like to install a tv and sound system. Id like to try heated floors. I need to fix the shit tank and maybe install a compost toilet. And every time I do a repair or upgrade I find 3 more things that need repaired or upgraded.
I could probably put another 5-10k into this thing. And once I get to that point there will probably be more repairs to do.
I've thought about abandoning this project a couple times but Im too invested into it now to give up. Plus its my home. Another 1000$ project seems way more tempting than a first and last months deposit. Does it ever end?!?
