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| As I continue to trailer shop, I am exploring different scenarios, one of which is buying an empty DR and doing a basic LQ conversion myself (well, having it done), but I have no idea of the cost. Basically, what I would like to do is a basic conversion in a 4-5' short wall, to include: •• Lined and insulatedAC/110v/12v battery/converter •• Some interior cabinets, boot box/step, a countertop with sink, fridge, microwave •• Cowboy showerWater tank w/ pump that runs on 12v, with electric on-demand water heater (don't want propane) •• Of course, things like lights and such....doesn't have to be fancy, just simple and neat and functional. Any idea of what a basic conversion like this would cost? I have no idea if it would be $1k or $10k.
Edited by happyrider929 2007-08-05 12:18 AM
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Location: Lake Cahrles, LA | If you can wait about two more weeks mine should be complete and I can give you a ball park figure, of course I am hiring a friend to do the work so that will have to include the cost of an installer. Renee J. |
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Location: La Cygne, KS | Had all those things you listed installed in addtion to a 12 foot awning, inside/ outside speakers, radio/CD player, Batwing TV antenna, recessed lights, 2 propane tanks, and battery box for $4200 in 2001. However, I would expect it to run around $5000 now due to rising lumber and material costs.
Edited by ponytammy 2007-08-05 4:55 PM
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| I had a quote of 3k to just insulate and panel and wire for lighting in there from some guy that does conversions over the winter time. If I recall companies charge around 200.00 per sq foot. |
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Location: Coconut Creek, FL | unless you can do the work yourself, I really think it's cheaper to buy a trailer already completed. There are good used trailers for sale all the time. I'm also wondering why you don't want propane. I camped with a friend who had hers built piece by piece and she admits she spent a lot more this way. She only has electric and yes she has a generator, but her fridge is bascially a cooler and she regrets not installing propane. After camping with her (for 3 years) I knew to buy one with propane. I bought a 5' LQ that has propane fridge, hot water heater, and cooktop and while I have a generator to run the AC and microwave, I can easily go camping without it and do just fine. Even when I have electric, I leave the fridge on propane as it stays much colder than on electric. I camped 10 times this past season and only used 1 propane bottle - its very economical. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Pony Hills Coversions is about $1300 a foot. So 10 foot LQ finished = $13k |
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Location: Arkansas | I paid around $8000 for a 6 foot short wall.....all the things you listed except no microwave or fridge and I had a shower/toilet combo added with grey and black tanks. Mine is very nice and I feel like we saved money having it done after we purchased the trailer instead of purchasing a trailer with LQ in it already (and I got to have everything where and how I wanted it!) |
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Location: Picayune,MS | I got quoted a price last year for $5500....4 ft SW...cabinets, fridge and micro...NO PLUMBING!!!!!!!! just to wire and insulate and install AC is $2200 |
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Location: bremen, IN, 46506 | I know some people that could get what you need done for around $8,500.00
Edited by jasonsthe1 2007-08-09 2:34 PM
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Location: Odessa, MO | Does anybody know anyone around the Kansas City, MO area that does LQ's.. My friend checked on one place and they wanted $16,000 to finish a 4 ft shortwall and the ac and fuse box is already in the trailer.. Seems crazy high to me.. Let me know if you all know of someone.. Thanks. |
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Location: columbia tn | im not sure which way would be cheaper. i do know two yrs ago when i was trailer shopping i was looking at a 6'short wall by the time i keep adding things i was going to have way to much money into it by not being full lq...(full bath)so i went on and bought one already done it was a last yrs model already on the lot so i got a pretty fair deal on it...i am now glad i did it this way because either way i was going to be making a payment so if you have to make a payment on something might as well love it not just like it... good luck with your trailer...happy trails |
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Location: Lone Oak, Tx | I've done mine myself. Had a quote for different things to get done by conversion companies and it ran anywhere from $4 to $6k. Motivated me to do it myself. I have a little under $2k in mine doing it myself (it's getting close to being over $2k though)
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Location: Holland, Tx | WOW!! I feel pretty good about the quote I rec'd the other day shower/toilet combo, fridge, microwave, insulation/panelling, cabinets, TV cabinet, bench and steps - $6400. 4' SW and they told me I could probably get it back within a couple weeks. |
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Location: Austin, TX | Mandi/Abby,
I'd really like to know what conversion company you talked to. I've got a 4' shortwall trailer that I'd like to convert to lq. You can PM me if you'd like, and thanks! |
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Location: Holland, Tx | http://www.bunkhousetrailer.com/ Their price for the standard package is right there on their website (somewhere). Mine was adjusted because I already have the AC installed, but then additional charges were added for the toilet and the space for the microwave and fridge (which I will purchase on my own).
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Cost to do a basic LQ conversion?
