Then check this out. This is why I find old ones and rebuild them. This guy started from scratch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4QKHCB34FM

yea, i saw that.. and the thing is he only had around $9000 in it wasnt it ??

Awesome

Wow! He did an incredible job. Would not have believed that it was homebuilt. Wish I was that talented.

UH-OH!!!!!!!!


I see the glitter in Willy's eyes!

The wheels are turning.......

Hmmmm where can I get a flat bed goose neck trailer at?????



Just kidding you Willy! But I know you are thinking about this one!

I don't think I would want to attempt building one from scratch. To get the parts is way too expensive for my tastes. I would just find a older,larger one and tear down to the frame. I have seen 5th wheels in the shape you could redo and make, the initial cost of the trailer was less than a new trailer frame. I looked into making a scotty from scratch with new parts but its way to expensive. I think I priced a new aluminum for about 2 grand if I remember right. I could find one that is a older fifth wheel,rebuild the entire wood structure, then get the motors to make the slideout rooms, Yeah that sounds like an idea.

Here's the link to his spread sheet with what he lists as his costs. http://www.chadsprojects.com/5thWheelReport.xls

Look at the prices for the individual items.