Maybe for the first time on any project, I’ll be keeping an up-to-date record of effort and costs 🙂
| Description | Prep/planning time | Building time | Cost (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measuring and sketching all critical dimensions of interior and exterior before any work begins. | 1.5hrs | ||
| Purchasing trailer tarp and eyelet kit. Sewing corners into a fitted weather cover, and adding eyelets. | 2hrs | $60.00 | |
| Removing roof and washing roof. | 1.5hrs | ||
| Shopping online and at local retailers for all the required parts | 5hrs | ||
| Purchase: 2x bamboo ply panels (1220 x 2440) from Three Brothers Building Center (Auckland) | $138.00 | ||
| Purchase: 24x 3W MR11 LED bulbs from AliExpress | $67.62 | ||
| Purchase: 4x 12v 1A LED drivers from AliExpress | $31.48 | ||
| Purchase: 12x MR11 downlight mounts from AliExpress | $114.24 | ||
| Purchase: 5m LED strip lighting from AliExpress | $11.70 | ||
| Purchase: 5m aluminium LED rail from AliExpress | $76.16 | ||
| Purchase: 4-gang wireless light switches (x2) and wireless control unit from AliExpress | $119.00 | ||
| Purchase: 12v batteries for lighting remote control | $8.99 | ||
| Purchase: 2x 5mm jack and plug from AliExpress | $13.57 | ||
| Purchase: Buttons for LED strip circuits | $33.88 | ||
| Purchase: Assorted electronic components (terminal blocks, wire etc) | $4.40 | ||
| Purchase: 12V 2000lb winch from savebarn (via TradeMe) | $119.00 | ||
| Purchase:Glue, gloves, cutting disc, sanding discs | $55.44 | ||
| Purchase: Fiberglass supplies (Acetone) | $15.00 | ||
| Purchase: Wire sanding brushes, builders bog | $? | ||
| Purchase: Hardware for winch system | $75.46 | ||
| Purchase: Storage baskets for shelves | $119.94 | ||
| Purchase: Aluminium angle, box and bar for shelves and roof reinforcing | $173.00 | ||
| Remove old insulation and fittings from roof | 6hrs | ||
| Cutting, preparing and gluing central ceiling section | 5hrs | ||
| Cutting bamboo panels | 1hr | ||
| Making shelves | 3hrs | ||
| Cutting holes for downlights | 1hr | ||
| Varnishing ceiling | 0.5hrs | ||
| Totals so far | 26.5hrs | $1236.88 |
Just a cool caravan interior for motivation!
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