Finding an Empty RV Shell For Sale (14 Options)
One of the great things about the RV industry is that you can find companies that will provide you with an empty RV shell. The rest of the components you can add yourself to save money or just build the RV your way.
There seem to be several companies that will sell you an empty shell and one recommendation was Lil Snoozy. However, you should check with the companies to make sure they offer that service. We are not sure about the Lil Snoozy company, given what we have already written about them.
To learn more about where to find and buy an empty RV shell just continue to read our article. It has the information you need to know about so you can create your RV project. They say if you want it done right, DIY.
Empty RV Shell For Sale
There seem to be some companies that do sell empty shells but we cannot speak for them. the details you would have to work out with them. The best we can do is provide you with the links to the different companies that seem to sell empty camper and RV shells for you to work on.
1. Campovrlnd- website- This company seems to build empty shells and may work with you on the interior design.
2. Silver Sun caravans- website- this may be another customizing shop but there may be a possibility that you can talk them into selling you an empty shell for your project.
3. Prevost- website- This is a link to a PDF file that talks about providing empty bus shells so you can either work on it yourself or use their talented craftsman to help customize it.
4. Vintage Trailer- website- they do customize but their work is all done on empty Airstream shells. This means you need to talk to them about buying a shell or talking to Airstream and see if they will sell you one.
5. RV Wholesalers- website- Same situation here. They provide the shell and let you design the interior. Whether they do all the work is between you and them.
6. Happier Camper- website- this is a recommended company and you would have to talk to them directly to see what can be done.
7. Weiscraft Trailers- website- The same goes for this company.
8. Scamp, Lil Snoozy, and other small companies- They don't have a big market share so they may be more flexible. You would need to contact these small trailer-making companies to see what they can offer you.
Fiberglass Trailer Shell
The key to buying a fiberglass shell is to make sure it is self-supporting. This means you may have to buy a shell that already has cabinets in them or is designed in such a way that the walls do not move on you.
Again, we will not speak for the companies that make RVs and trailers as they may not be favorable to providing just empty shells. You would have to do the negotiating with them.
1. Oliver- website- they are said to make very top-quality fiberglass shells. Whether they will sell them empty or not is up to them.
2. Fiber Core trailers- website- their website says no job is too small for them so you may have luck getting what you want from them.
3. Small RV-making companies- These companies are more flexible and you should talk directly to them. Casita can be added to the list at the end of the previous section. As can Armadillo, Escape, and Bigfoot.
Custom Empty Camper Trailers
Empty RV shells is not a big industry nor a large portion of the RV and camping market. These are special orders for the most part which is why many of the traditional RV and trailer makers do not participate or sell empty shells.
There is no money in doing this part of the business. We have listed several custom companies already as finding an empty Shell for sale is a customizing niche and not standard practice. Here are a few more companies to try:
1. Trailers Plus- website- You just need to contact them and tell them what you want. Then you work out the details together.
2. Relic Trailers- website- This company may be a good option if you want to go small.
3. North American RV- website- Check them out to see if they can do what you need to be done.
In a quick internet search, more companies for customizing trailers and RVs came up than for the other two categories combined. Many people love to customize but be forewarned, this is not going to be your cheapest option.
Also, many of the fiberglass RV makers usually sell their RVs and trailers for a delivery date 6 to 12 months after the order was placed. There is little incentive for them to sell empty shells.
Finding Empty RV Shells For Sale
You may have to keep an eye on the classified ads as you never know when someone will start a new business or add to their current one. Used Rvs is a way to go if you want a DIY project. The difference between buying used and getting an empty shell and a used one is twofold.
First, you have to strip it out yourself and start from scratch. Second, you will get the RV or trailer a lot cheaper than buying a new shell in most cases.
Some Final Words
While you may want to do it yourself, finding empty RV shells maybe a little more difficult than you realize. The market is just not there to make the venture feasible for most companies.
Customizing may be your best option. At least you get to design it yourself. But if you want to do the work, going used may be your only option.
