I spoke with Stan for awhile and he created two quotes for us. You quickly forget just how much everything costs. A base model with camp jacks, furnace,Yakima tracks and furnace added up to be about around $19K with tax. I was surprised but not really.
In the back of my mind, I had always thought about building a shell similar to what other members have done. So after discussing the pros and cons of each option, we decided to go with the shell built out with a side dinette with design inspired by Ambling1: http://www.wanderthe...buildout/page-4
First phase will be just the two seats and table. Second phase will be the cabinets on the driver side with 12v fridge. I may omit sink and water tank.
Our shell will have the following options:
Furnace
Solar wiring with plug on roof and rear wall (which is now standard i.e free!!)
Extra roof vent and powered
Yakima tracks only
Aux Battery wiring only
Prep. for exterior gas struts
8' Awning
I'm very glad to have reached a conclusion in this process. Just need to confirm my order on Monday!!
Thanks all for your help and advice! And especially to Bill, Ambling,RnK, JH6av8r, Skipin and others for the inspiration!
BTW: I'm very impressed by the fit, finish and overall quality of the new campers. It has definitely improved over the years
Jim
Edited by super doody, 16 April 2015 - 04:51 AM.