Don't Buy and Old Motorhome Unless...
Unless you know exactly what it needs in repairs, replacements and upgrades for safe and reliable driving and enjoyment, and you have the money to pay for parts and labor (or) you have all the skill...
Forum Discussion
Well...here I go.
Not terribly new to motorhomes, definitely NOT new to forums but new with owning my own.
Just purchased an 85 class c. Looked at a lot of "stuff" to get here and plunged headfirst knowing that repairs are imminent.
I chose an older unit because of the entry cost. I looked at newer...much newer in fact, still saw leakage.
My purchase is mechanically sound, looks good on the outside for it's age. Looks GREAT on the inside for it's age and yes, it has some issues....long term water damage. My intention is to enjoy on short trips and then get serious about tearing this thing apart to repair the damage.
I am actually kind of excited about rebuilding.....to the point that I have even thought about buying up older class c's just to rebuild and resell.
The good thing for me...I am able to do most all that needs to be done. Woodwork?? no problem! Trim? same deal. Exterior....I am thinking fiberglass panels rather that the 80's materials, yes...did commercial f'glass repair for years including fabrication.
So what would be the value of a class c that had fiberglass panels on the sides, fiberglass top and the seams between the top and the sides are fiberglassed so there are NO gaps. You know, kinda like an upside down boat.....yes done that too.
I don't think I am crazy, I like my "C" and think rather than a newer vehicle (think taxes/depreciation...NO ENGINE ELECTRONICS) spending time and some cash on this one makes a ton of sense...at least to me.
Not terribly new to motorhomes, definitely NOT new to forums but new with owning my own.
Just purchased an 85 class c. Looked at a lot of "stuff" to get here and plunged headfirst knowing that repairs are imminent.
I chose an older unit because of the entry cost. I looked at newer...much newer in fact, still saw leakage.
My purchase is mechanically sound, looks good on the outside for it's age. Looks GREAT on the inside for it's age and yes, it has some issues....long term water damage. My intention is to enjoy on short trips and then get serious about tearing this thing apart to repair the damage.
I am actually kind of excited about rebuilding.....to the point that I have even thought about buying up older class c's just to rebuild and resell.
The good thing for me...I am able to do most all that needs to be done. Woodwork?? no problem! Trim? same deal. Exterior....I am thinking fiberglass panels rather that the 80's materials, yes...did commercial f'glass repair for years including fabrication.
So what would be the value of a class c that had fiberglass panels on the sides, fiberglass top and the seams between the top and the sides are fiberglassed so there are NO gaps. You know, kinda like an upside down boat.....yes done that too.
I don't think I am crazy, I like my "C" and think rather than a newer vehicle (think taxes/depreciation...NO ENGINE ELECTRONICS) spending time and some cash on this one makes a ton of sense...at least to me.
