Considering buying a used shell - any tips, ideas or experience?

[Amyinaz]

Hubby and I are considering buying a used shell. We've been looking at and dreaming about a FWC for a while. A used Hawk shell, which should fit our 1999 Chevy 1500, is for sale in our town. We'll be taking a look at it tomorrow. Our plan is to build out the interior as we have the money and figure out what we really want. (My husband has a construction background so should have the skills.). We currently sleep in tent or back of truck with topper so just a shell will be a step up for us!

We found a ton of great tips for buying a used camper in the Buyer's Guide. I wondered if anyone who built out the interior themselves has any tips or things we should consider before going this route?

 

[KILR0Y]

You've definitely asked the right crowd! I'm certain you will get many valuable recommendations. Best of luck!

 

[billharr]

Yes you came to the right place. Here is my build, do a search several more out their. Be sure to search ATC also.


Bill

 

[llavaseur]

http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/index.php/shopping-tools/fit-guide/

 

[takesiteasy]

Good idea to use the camper for a while and see what you might like for improvements. We have a shell and don't feel the need to "build" it at all, yet.

 

[RC Pilot Jim]

"Take it easy" has good advice. Camp out of it as a shell for a few times. Then make a list.
Most of what we used in our old "Flip-Pac" didn't work in our new shell.

 

[Amyinaz]

Thanks for sharing your build outs. Lots of good ideas and inspiration!

 

[oldtbone]

I also agree with takesiteasy. We bought a shell 11 years ago with the idea we'd make changes as needed. We have made almost none to the interior.