I had been looking for a class A with a lift installed but I've across a deal too good to walk away from. A 31 foot 1991 Pace Arrow and a Braun lift for under $8000.
The problem is I have to cut a 45 Inch opening in the outside wall to install the lift. I have no fears about doing the work. My family has been in the home remolding business for over 40 years and replaced doors and windows and torn down walls 100's of times in homes but taking a saw to an RV is a new project.
While I appreciate the amount the work involved the companies I've contacted that do lift installations want 8K to 10K and I just think that's too much too spend, especially on 17 year old unit
Is there anyone out there that has done anything similar that I could get some advice from?
I can fabricate a frame if required but does anyone know of a company that makes oversize window or door frames?
Other than lots of praying have I missed anything?
1. Carefully cut the hole?
2. Brace any supports
3. Rewire any wiring in the way
4 Install a frame in the opening and around the cut out panel
5.Install hinges, weather seal and a lock
The problem is I have to cut a 45 Inch opening in the outside wall to install the lift. I have no fears about doing the work. My family has been in the home remolding business for over 40 years and replaced doors and windows and torn down walls 100's of times in homes but taking a saw to an RV is a new project.
While I appreciate the amount the work involved the companies I've contacted that do lift installations want 8K to 10K and I just think that's too much too spend, especially on 17 year old unit
Is there anyone out there that has done anything similar that I could get some advice from?
I can fabricate a frame if required but does anyone know of a company that makes oversize window or door frames?
Other than lots of praying have I missed anything?
1. Carefully cut the hole?
2. Brace any supports
3. Rewire any wiring in the way
4 Install a frame in the opening and around the cut out panel
5.Install hinges, weather seal and a lock