I am wondering if it would be more cost effective to try to find a salvage camper or other inexpensive used camper to do our LQ? I am not finding any resources close to us to get all the things we need, so that would help in that department as well. I figured we could use the water heater and pump, the dinette and or couch, fridge, stove microwave, etc. out of a camper.

Has anyone ever used parts from a camper to do you LQ?

Do you think it would be more/less expensive or about the same as buying everything individually?

Scrapping the left over shell isnt an issue for us, we have the resources to take care of that.

And where is a good place to find something like that? I am not seeing much on Ebay, except for some 1970's models and we want decent stuff.

In my area, used truck campers are sold very inexpensively, with the larger units selling for less than the 8'-9' models. They have many components that can be adapted to a DIY LQ. Entire kitchens; fridge, sink, faucets, gas cook tops, ovens and a microwave are commonly installed.

A complete electrical system with converter/charger, shore cord, lighting fixtures, outlets, breaker/fuse box, etc. The bath rooms have flushing toilets and often, built in above the floor holding tanks. Some have showers and sinks. Most have dinettes with a table and cushions.

They have complete water systems, water pump, water heater, and potable water tank. Most have separate gray and black water tanks. A complete propane gas system is included, regulator, fittings, some have furnaces and most have hot water heaters. The approved exterior access panels and vents are installed for each gas appliance.

Individually these parts would cost a couple of thousand dollars new. The used market values on the older aluminum skinned units are very low, usually only few hundred dollars. The new fiberglass ones are pricy new and used, unless you can find a damaged unit.

Gard

look on CRAIGSLISTs for areas near you... Flint, Saginaw, Detroit, etc.

2 years ago I was offered a camper to cannibalize from friends of mine in Swartz Creek - but I declined. I don't know if they still have it or not. 

Also - contact your insurance agent... see if he/she knows of any recent totalled campers/ RVs that are up for salvage.

I don't know if they are still in business .. but Adventure RV in Elba (just south of I-69 between Flint & Lapeer) used to have pieces and parts too.

Here's one near Flint for $50. Can't tell what it has or hasn't... http://flint.craigslist.org/rvs/1082740730.html

WOW Mingiz - that's a great link.

Thanks!