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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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12/11/20 04:01 PM
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TLew
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Thanks for all the replies. Wanted to give an update. We bought a cheap <10k camper today. We are going to use it for now while we research and build something more permanent. I think we will be able to sell the camper for close to what we paid for it. With some luck we will be staying at the ranch this weekend. Good move, You can have a cover built over your camper for not much, like about 2k. Let me know if you want a contact. $2k cover? I'm in for contact info. Almost all of the ones I've gotten calls on are $8k+ for a double wide cover
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: Hudbone]
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12/12/20 04:33 PM
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Halfadozen
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If you can, take some time and research your options . Five years ago, I needed new accommodations. A RV would have been easiest, but and for many reasons, I did not want one. We do have water, septic and electrical at camp. I just had to tie into it. I was not in a rush and started internet searching. One day on CraigsList, I found what appeared to be a rough on the outside, but good on the inside converted 10 X 30 job trailer. It was on a deer lease that a guy was vacating He wanted $6K. Took one look and wrote that out. Arranged for a transport service to come pick up and haul two hours from Westoff to Fowlerton. They tied it down and I had buddies help me hook up the utilities. When delivered, this is what it looked like. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-66255-268495-a1.jpg) I was fine with that, but Wifeypoo made bring her down the next week with a power washer, a bucket of cool roof and some paint. We left and it looked like this. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-66255-268496-a2.jpg) You can work with 8 foot widths, but that two extra feet we have is really convenient. We took out the bunks in the BR and put in a queen bed, had to add a couch, replace a light fixture in the kitchen and the large A/C up front. Been using it ever since and believe I have real value left. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-66255-268497-a3.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-66255-268498-a5_2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-66255-268499-a5_1.jpg) I have been seeing some very good "oil field deals" out there. You juts have to look. Nice setup!
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: TLew]
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12/13/20 02:53 PM
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Flashprism
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TLEW All costs 2012 Base year I have detail on all but an overview is:
Building empty structure 8800.00 interior Paneling, insul fixtures, Cabinets, appliances etc 6000.00 Well drill, pipe and pump 5000.00 Total 19800.00
If someone wants more detail message me. I have accounting degree and can overwhelm you if you want. I am not wealthy but a jack of all and master of nothing. Did ALL work and bought Craigs list, damaged and or close outs at lowes and HD. So cost is surpressed, Hasn't burned down so I guess we are OK
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: Sewer rat]
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12/13/20 03:05 PM
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For a purely hunting season experience and just myself on 1-2 night excursions, I'd either do motel or travel trailer, not permanent structure. Motels are definitely more comforts, not to mention restaurants nearby but is also nice to be able to hit the travel trailer mid-day for a couple of hour siesta. I myself did the motel thing until this season but found a fairly inexpensive travel trailer on THF this Feb. and have enjoyed it very much. I have no electricity or water but do have an airtight and leak free place to sleep conveniently. For my short stays, it works out fine.
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: Sewer rat]
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12/13/20 03:08 PM
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lthomas132
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Our 500 ac. came with a basic cabin. Bathroom, heat & AC. My hunting buds are the maintenance crew. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-23906-269494-25439923_1727429427332250_8694808859565183112_o.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2020/12/full-23906-269495-25398228_1727475420660984_7137650687034377522_o.jpg)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: lthomas132]
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12/13/20 03:29 PM
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lthomas132
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We created a facetious FaceBook page for the Grassburr Ranch: https://www.facebook.com/Grassburr-Ranch-1727369484004911
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: Sewer rat]
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12/20/20 08:16 PM
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dogcatcher
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Sign up for tiny living, https://tinyliving.com/A tiny homes website that sends out emails about tiny homes, some for sale some for nightly rentals. Thousands of ideas for small cabin builds. It is amazing how many people rent places like this just to get away for the weekends and pay exorbitant prices to basically camp in wood house/shack.
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Cabin or camper?
[Re: Sewer rat]
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12/20/20 08:39 PM
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dogcatcher
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Here is another site for small homes https://tinyhousetalk.com/ If you sign up for the emails you will get a lot of ideas for a cabin build. And the cream of the crop a forum. https://www.small-cabin.com/forum/ This is the best for a lease. https://www.small-cabin.com/forum/2_599_0.html Create the walls using 1x6's or 2x6s or 1x8s or 2x8s so they interlock as done in the link. The base instead of a slab, use a layer of 12x12 paving stones on a bed of sand. Shed style in a 8x12 or 8x16. one long front wall higher than the back wall, sloped side walls. The door and window units can be prefabbed to fit screw in to the openings, and removed intact for disassembly. The roof, by making a shed style roof, using sheet metal, it can be disassembled. The walls stack and unstack like a giant Lincoln Logs toy kit
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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