$3k is a solid budget to get it done..
I bought a fleet in about that condition this spring and redid the whole thing as a project to sell. I bought for 500, put 2500-3000 into it. I made money selling it (was it worth my time?? thats another question, but work was slow during early covid lock down and I needed something to do so I think it was worth it, was able to turn it around in 2 months).. I didn't have to reskin the roof though.. and didn't do new siding, just painted it)
Good to know, I'm fine with the labor. I like projects like this. I also like the idea of 100% knowing how my camper is put together, where the wires are, etc. I don't like the idea of putting money into something where I will lose out though. These light aluminum campers are hard to find so I would think there is a good market for it. I do plan to use it for a LONG time though. Truck campers have been a pain in my arse but also a fun hobby of sorts. I've only been in the game for a year so trying to figure this all out. Shaving off a couple hundred pounds means I can load up my dirt bike with less worry ha ha. Or bring 4 kayaks with less worry. These FWC's just ride so much nicer than my 89 Jayco 8' sportster, the weight distribution is amazing. Wife isn't sold on this yet. She says "Are you sure we want to do all this work" I LOL's at he at the we.