Cargo Trailer or Van Conversion: 7 Tips for Saving Money When DIY Buying Materials – Part 3
DIY Cargo Trailer or Van Conversion: 7 Tips for Saving big Money When Buying Materials Retail or Online + my favorite secret sources to buy materials. If you are a DIY type converting a cargo trailer, can, tiny house, travel trailer, or RV, buying materials for it is a critical area of focus if you don’t have unlimited financial resources. In this video, I share 7 more tips for saving money, particularly when buying conversion materials retail or on the internet.
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I live in the Northwest territories of Canada we’re getting stuff is nearly impossible I sourced all my 12 V lighting from the dump from used vans and trucks for free….
i don’t understand why your views are so low. your information here is better than any ones i have saw. i been watching cargo trailers being converted for 2 years. most of the others just do sorta cheerleading type help in their videos. you have detailed information that is worthy of using.
Where is the best place to buy an aluminum cargo trailer?
Is there a place in any video trhat I can see the outside of this 18 foot trailer ? And…does the 18 foot legnth include the space in the V ?
Enjoyed watching all of your videos. Thank you for all of the great tips on saving money! I am not a handyman but I am willing to learn. Every tip made a lot of sense and I sure will do my research accordingly.
You lost me when you suggested buying warped or twisted wood. I would only do this if I wanted to ruin my day!
Lowe’s and Home Depot also will send receipts to your email. I get them all the time since I buy things for work (drill bits, tips, batteries, etc). This not only let’s me keep them for the return, I also have an easy tally for tax time for “cost of doing business” as an independent contractor.
Nice vid! These are just useful tips for shopping in general! Lol I know I could use these ?
Perfectly said. The other thing I would add is be very selective when it comes to items that are “close” to what you want. Settling for items that you can “make it work” can be an ongoing disappointment long after the purchase. Be sure that the money saved outweighs the shortcomings and or extra work that the “not 1st choice” item will surely present as time goes on.
I drove 3 hours to and 3 hours from a town on Craigslist to get a $350 item for $100. I am pleased with my decision but it did consume an entire Saturday and $20 in gas. But it was the exact item that I would have purchased retail so in my mind it was worth it. I don’t make $250 a day working and the not having to pay sales tax covered the gas cost too.
Looking forward to seeing your cargo trailer creation become reality. Keep up the good work.
I agree, even if you are not doing a cargo trailer revamp, purchasing middle of the road products is ALWAYS the way to go, as spiritual beings we are constantly shifting in life. I love clearance items for any purchase. Great points ?