Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

Uncle Alec · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester

Sorry to butt in to this lovefest, but to the OP - I would be very surprised if you could find a tradesman who would re-frame a classically-built caravan for less than twice the cost of buying a sound one in the first place.
The last caravan I completely re-framed was a Cheltenham Sable - a much simpler construction - and had someone been paying me, the total bill would have been well over £3000. Then there is the interior to do!

christine lowery · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:12 am Post subject:

OK Brian
i will have to listen to him closely next weekend,when we meet up on Anglesey
chris Cool

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

Hi Alec. You can butt in any time old lad. I must agree with you though. Restoring almost anything is rarely cost-effective. How many classic cars do you see advertised for two thirds or less, of their resto cost?

christine lowery · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:14 pm Post subject:

sorry back on track
im rebuilding the kitchen on my little old well 69/70 royale at the moment and then she is in for a good old rolling with something, haven't decided what yet but she will be back to an off white
it's as you say cost i can do all the woodwork but haven't tried painting this will be my first try
chris Smile