Thinking of buying a 1996 Winnebago Itasca Sunrise that has been in storage 5 years. Engine started weekly, but coach not moved.I know the older gentleman selling it, who purchased it new, and know he maintained it extremely well until due to age/health situation he had to put it in storage.Question is, does anyone have thoughts on what could be the hazards of buying the MH due to it's sitting in 1 place 5 years? I plan to replace the 11-year old tires immediately, change all fluids, etc., and also plan to have it inspected by a mobile RV maintenance technician. Any other thoughts on it?Thanks for your help.

I bought a 40-foot DP with a diesel generator in similar circumstances. After wiggles, tightening, lubricating, etc., everything worked. It took a while to unstick the brakes. I paid $5000 for it.Biggest problem was driving it to the tire place - very scary!Matt B

I bought DP that was park under a tree without starting for 7 years. New batteries, pumping the tires and drove away.Need nothing more than regular inspection.

Stored outside...inside? On blocks...on tires? Starting weekly may have been more detrimental than not. Many items need to be lubricated that can only been done by driving it. Any gas additive like Stabil used?Check interior (ceiling..around windows) for any sign of water stains indicating a leak of some sort. Step on every inch of the floor to check for softness. Be sure to sanitize the fresh water system. Good luck..Ron

not exactly the same but I bought a motorcycle that was in a guys basement for 5 years. After 6 moths all the seals needed replacing from cracking, the tire too. then 1 year in head gaskets. I wont do it again.

Starting an engine weekly and not driving it for 5 years suggest a LOT of moisture in the crankcase/engine.Certainly pull off the oil cap and verify that this is not an issue. Would not want an engine with a lot of rust inside!

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wolfe10
Explorer
Aug 13, 2015
Starting an engine weekly and not driving it for 5 years suggest a LOT of moisture in the crankcase/engine.

Certainly pull off the oil cap and verify that this is not an issue. Would not want an engine with a lot of rust inside!
Freightguy
Explorer
Aug 13, 2015
not exactly the same but I bought a motorcycle that was in a guys basement for 5 years. After 6 moths all the seals needed replacing from cracking, the tire too. then 1 year in head gaskets. I wont do it again.
lanerd
Explorer II
Aug 13, 2015
Stored outside...inside? On blocks...on tires? Starting weekly may have been more detrimental than not. Many items need to be lubricated that can only been done by driving it. Any gas additive like Stabil used?

Check interior (ceiling..around windows) for any sign of water stains indicating a leak of some sort. Step on every inch of the floor to check for softness. Be sure to sanitize the fresh water system.

Good luck..

Ron
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Aug 13, 2015
I bought DP that was park under a tree without starting for 7 years.
New batteries, pumping the tires and drove away.
Need nothing more than regular inspection.
oldmattb
Explorer
Aug 13, 2015
I bought a 40-foot DP with a diesel generator in similar circumstances. After wiggles, tightening, lubricating, etc., everything worked. It took a while to unstick the brakes. I paid $5000 for it.

Biggest problem was driving it to the tire place - very scary!

Matt B

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