First of all, how does one even make a budget for a project like this? Contractors aren't used to working with these materials, and can't bid on the whole project. They need to be paid by the hour instead. I'm hoping to get many materials and components donated instead of paying for them. So what I'll do is post spending items here as I figure them out, and slowly build a component spending plan.
PHASE ONE
PHASE TWO
In the second phase, the Community Builders Cooperative is building the interior. This includes:
- Advantage Trailers of Carol Stream, Illinois built my aluminum gooseneck trailer. They will install the door, windows, a drop down porch and a series of built-in external access storage cubbies for everything from batteries to books and long term food storage. It cost $58,000
- They shipped it to Cambridge for $1900
PHASE TWO
In the second phase, the Community Builders Cooperative is building the interior. This includes:
- Insulation of walls, floors and ceiling.
- Installation of metal interior walls.
- Electrical wiring, switches and outlets.
- Plumbing.
- Installation of subfloor and floor
- Construction and installation of counters, shelves, cabinets and drawers.
- Construction of room walls.
- Installation of kitchen sink..
- Installation of a composting toilet.
- Shower stall and shower installation.
- Installation of appliances: dishwasher drawer, freezer, fridge.
- Installation of light fixtures
- Furniture
PHASE THREE
- Buy a 3/4 ton pickup truck with a tow package and air bag suspension.
- Buy an Automatic Safety Hitch for $13,000
- Buy a Rand McNally RV GPS
- Buy the equipment I need for nomadic internet and cell reception.