84 Windcruiser Restoration/Renovation

falconbrother wrote:
I have found that no roof recover is permanent. Not a big deal but, about twice a year I get up there with a tube of lap seal (EPDM compliant) and look for weak spots. Even a very small "pin hole" will let in a lot of water if it's in a low spot or if, like around here, it's been raining for weeks. Ask me how I know, grrr.

The way I figure it if your chassis is good and no major water damage then restoring a motorhome isnt that bad of a job. When I bought my 1990 it had a new Norcold. But, whoever installed it didn't hook up gas so it's just electric. That's perfectly fine with me. I don't like the gas version much and don't need it. I use the generator a lot while using the motorhome. We're heading out today in the heat and I'll run the generator and roof AC all the way to the beach (4 hours). The generator will pull the fridge too. The dash air will never keep the motorhome cool in a 93 degree day with 88% humidity. The pugs like cool air better than I do..

If this Norcold ever quits I'll put a residential fridge in there and never look back.

I would strongly agree with your assessment of a roof repair. Even on a house, it has to be checked and repaired when needed. My MH has the P30 chassis, in my opinion for what it is, it's one of the best for ease of maintenance and availability of parts and service. Also considering things, it's a pretty good choice for a motorhome of the typical size. I've seen some complain of the lack of power in gassers, I can't say I've ever noticed that. The 454 in mine is a good choice and does okay on fuel. Not like a car but I don't expect that. I like the idea of a residential fridge but also enjoy being able to use mine on gas when not on the grid so I'll probably stay with that. I'm looking forward to getting home to work on the Elandan. Got a few updates I want to make and to move the TV and get rid of the two chairs in the living room. I'm always glad to see what others are doing. As much as I love the idea of buying a new one, I think I really enjoy taking care of my older one even more. Far more class and personality if a vehicle can have that....
Stay safe all....
Ken