Estimating Costs

Entrance door
Wood
Electrical
Plumbing
Axles
Steel

Entrance door

Hehr International (12 August 1999) quoted a complete entrance door: 24 1/4" x 68 7/8", with window and screen for $350.00. Our local supplier (no longer in business) was much less expensive; it would pay to shop.

Wood

Following is a list of lumber and plywood for selected models. Obtain prices from your local lumberyard. Other lumbers can be substituted if those listed are not available. DF is called for when more strength is needed.
DF = Douglas-fir, WF = white fir, P = pine, ACX = AC exterior plywood, Int P = Interior paneling

Acapulco/Bayou

Lumber
2" x 2"DF x 200 ft
1" x 2"P x 400 ft
1" x 3"P x 36 ft
1" x 4"P x 32 ft
1" x 6"P x 35 ft
1" x 12"P x 4 ft
Plywood
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 2 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 1/2 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 11 sheets
1/8" x 4' x 8' Int P - 4 sheets

Cascade/Dixie

Lumber
2" x 6"DF x 4 ft
2" x 4"DF x 4 ft
2" x 2"DF x 214 ft
1" x 2"P x 480 ft
1" x 3"P x 80 ft
1" x 4"P x 68 ft
1" x 12"P x 4 ft
Plywood
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 1/2 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 11 sheets
1/8" x 4' x 8' Int P - 5 sheets

Fairhaven/Everglade/Grandview

Lumber
2" x 6"DF x 4 ft
2" x 4"DF x 4 ft
2" x 2"DF x 252 ft
1" x 2"P x 608 ft
1" x 3"P x 92 ft
1" x 4"P x 57 ft
1" x 12"P x 4 ft
Plywood
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 1/2 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 11 sheets
1/8" x 4' x 8' Int P - 5 sheets

Importer

Lumber
2" x 2"DF x 84 ft
1" x 2"P x 294 ft
1" x 3"P x 26 ft
1" x 4" (net) P x 20 ft
1" x 6"P x 2 ft
Plywood
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 1 sheet
1/2" x 4' x 8' ACX - 1 sheet
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 2 sheets
1/4" x 4' x 8' ACX - 2 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 9 sheets

Juniper/Klamath

Lumber
2" x 6"DF x 64 ft
2" x 4"DF x 32 ft
2" x 2"DF x 568 ft
1" x 2"P x 25 ft
Plywood
1/4" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 sheets
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 4 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 1 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 14 sheets

Laguna/Malibu/Niagra

Lumber
2" x 6"DF x 72 ft
2" x 4"DF x 32 ft
2" x 2"DF x 712 ft
1" x 2"P x 36 ft
Plywood
1/4" x 4' x 8' ACX - 4 sheets
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 5 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 2 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 17 sheets

Ponderosa/Queensbury

Lumber
Material	Ponderosa	Queensbury
1" x 2"P	36 lin. ft.	36 lin. ft.
2" x 2"WF	800 lin. ft.	936 lin. ft.
2" x 3"WF	16 lin. ft.	16 lin. ft.
2" x 4"DF	56 lin. ft.	72 lin. ft.
2" x6"DF	96 lin. ft.	104 lin. ft.
Plywood
1/4" x 4' x 8' ACX	7 sheets	8 sheets
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX	7 sheets	8 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX	2 sheets	2 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P	24 sheets	27 sheets

Wildwood

Lumber
2" x 8"DF x 18 ft
2" x 6"DF x 18 ft
2" x 4"DF x 216 ft
2" x 2"DF x 152 ft
2" x 2"WF x 589 ft (lighter wt. than DF)
1" x 4"P x 8 ft
1" x 2"P x 41 ft
Plywood
1/4" x 4' x 8' ACX - 4 sheets
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 4 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 3 sheets
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 17 sheets
Chassis version only add:
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 2 sheets
Cut-off van version only add:
3/16" x 4' x 8' Int P - 2 sheets
1/4" x 4' x 8' ACX - 1 sheets
5/8" x 4' x 8' ACX - 2 sheets

Electrical

Electrical components would include but not be limited to the following:

Interior & exterior 12 volt Fixtures

110 volt fixtures

Battery charger

We suggest that you look at the various options available from one of the suppliers on our Suppliers page.

Plumbing

Plumbing fittings and hardware will vary depending on the unit and your modifications. Almost all installations will require all or some of the following:

Sink(s)	Water tank	Holding tank
Faucet(s)	Electric pump	Toilet

We suggest that you look at the various options available from one of the suppliers on our Suppliers page. As with all components, various fastenings and fittings will be required.

Axles

Remember that 20' trailers take two axles.
Ponderosa and Queensbury require two axles (Minimum of 7000 lbs. total capacity).
The following prices are from Champion Trailer Supply.

3500# Capacity, galvanized axle, built to specs with hub bearings and U-bolt kit: $316.00 each

You will also need wheels.

Steel

Trailer frames use standard structural steel. Calculate: (weight) X (price per pound).

Juniper/Klammath: 330 lbs.
Laguna/Malibu/Niagra: 610 lbs.
You will also require a jack stand and coupler.
Ponderosa: 1020 lbs.
Queensbury: 1100 lbs.
Ponderosa and Queensbury will require a 5th wheel hitch.