Working from scratch in Alaska

[kate]

Good morning.

I have been reading posts here for a few weeks and have the "Generic Benroy Plans" nearly memorized. Seems I am consumed. Being in Alaska makes locating parts challenging -- No harbor freight, nothern tool etc. They all want as much for freight as for a trailer. Two weeks ago I started with an axel assembly and six pieces of steel. The trailer is built, the floor is almost ready and the sides are cut. I am hoping to build a "pooky bunk" for my 2 year old as a slight modification to the benroy plan.

Parts are tricky (windows, t molding, decent hinges) but the good news is summer is neither dark nor hot so I am planning to avoid much of the wiring and vent systems that look pretty time-consuming.

Wish me luck... Weekend after the fourth I hope to be on the road!

[TPMcGinty]

Good luck Kate! There are some members from Alaska on the forum. Hopefully they will be able to help out with information on parts.

[tonyj]

Welcome to the madness. Nothing like a challenging build to make you appreciate the end-product.

Good luck, and don't forget to show us some pictures.

[Juneaudave]

Another Alaskan!!! Welcome aboard!!! Like everything else, building is expensive in AK, but it can be done...and you do have access to some stuff that the outside can't readily get!!! Where are you at? Juneaudave

[kate]

I am in Ester just outside Fairbanks.

[Miriam C.]

to the playground Kate. Boy do we need pictures from you.

About the wiring---if it is there and you change your mind---

Enjoy the site and the build.

[Mike C.]

Hi Kate,

Welcome to the forum. Well, if the trailer is done and the floor is almost done, you're almost done. Just get in there and keep at it and you'll be camping before you know it. If we can help with questions, just ask. Good luck!!!


See you around.