I think this is the cheapest (most frugal!) converstion possible! Here’s a list of what I’ve spent… I’ve tried to remember everything, even the screws.
| Miteb costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Cost | |
| 1996 Dodge B2500 van | $850 | |
| 1/4″ Luan plywood | $0 | |
| Porta-Potti | $15 (Craigslist) | |
| 1/2″ Plywood | $18 | |
| 3/4″ plywood | $17 | |
| 2×4′s cut up into 1.25×1.25 studs | $0 (craigslist) | |
| 3″ Foam for seats | $35 | |
| Fabric for seats | $27 | |
| Generator | $160 (with shipping!) | |
| Dorm fridge | $67 | |
| Garden sprayer | $19 | |
| Faucet | $14 | |
| Floor tiles | $0 (left over from house project) | |
| Screws | $10 | |
| DTV box | $20 | |
| Carpet | $0 (new commercial grade! Wife’s friend) | |
| Plumbing | $20 (Guestimate for fittings and tubing) | |
| Coleman stove | $35 (w/ propane) | |
| George Foreman grille | $16 (WalMart) | |
| Microwave | $15 (Craigslist) | |
| 2 slice toaster | $7 (WalMart) | |
| Rear Dome light | $6 (Over table) | |
| Bathroom Accessories | $6 (tp holder & towel ring) | |
| Table cover | $5 (This is temporary, just to cover the plywood top for now) | |
| Total | $1322 |
That’s all I remember right now.. if I think Of more I’ll amend this.
I didn’t include repair costs, so far I’ve done front pads & rotors and muffler & tailpipe.
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