This is my first post and I hope you all will take mercy and help me out. My mother-in-law has gifted us with her 2000 Bounder 34D. This is very generous and we are foolishly excited. The kicker to this is that it has set in a campground unmoved for 7 years since my father-in-laws passing. We know we need all new tires, a new fuel pump and plan on replacing the serpentine belts fearing dry rot. Please let know what other things we need to take care before trying to get it from Indiana to our Ohio home. Our plan is to gut and remodel the inside and make it our home on the road. We know that we are in for a long road and may have to spend $$ but are thinking because of no initial money layout we are still ahead. Any thoughts and suggestions will be appreciated! Thanks!

I would replace all the batteries, change all the fluids in the drive train, the coolant/antifreeze, have the reefer and A/C checked out, have the propane tank (if you have one) tested and certified. Optionally, you might want to change all the lighting to LED.Sounds like a fun project to me.

“Remodel” as in updating the inside looks or as in a new layout? Any rain/snow damage? Check roof carefully. Change all fluids IMO.

Before dumping any money into refer,a/c, propane tank and LED lights I would make make sure bearings and all hoses are ok and change fluids a you said. Tires and batteries for sure.I once let my old gas 1994 PaceArrow sit for almost two years without starting or using.When we had time to use again it started right up and we took off without a single issue.

Assume all fluids and filters for the engine and generator need replacing. Don't forget the transmission and differential. Also chassis lube including bearings. Tires and belts you already mentioned.On my 40' diesel pusher including tires this would cost under $8000; possibly as low as $5000 (6 tires are a BIG part of that) but probably more like $6k-$7k. However if that is what it costs you to get a motorhome you are doing well!Having done all that you now have a known baseline for future maintenance.

Before dumping any money into your project I would check the oil and other fluids (top off as needed), then use jumper cables to see if it will start and move.Check the air filter for signs of something living in the intake system. Enjoy your project.

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gbopp
Explorer
Feb 19, 2018
Before dumping any money into your project I would check the oil and other fluids (top off as needed), then use jumper cables to see if it will start and move.
Check the air filter for signs of something living in the intake system.
Enjoy your project.
WAFlowers
Explorer
Feb 19, 2018
Assume all fluids and filters for the engine and generator need replacing. Don't forget the transmission and differential. Also chassis lube including bearings. Tires and belts you already mentioned.

On my 40' diesel pusher including tires this would cost under $8000; possibly as low as $5000 (6 tires are a BIG part of that) but probably more like $6k-$7k. However if that is what it costs you to get a motorhome you are doing well!

Having done all that you now have a known baseline for future maintenance.
mike_brez
Explorer
Feb 19, 2018
Before dumping any money into refer,a/c, propane tank and LED lights I would make make sure bearings and all hoses are ok and change fluids a you said. Tires and batteries for sure.
I once let my old gas 1994 PaceArrow sit for almost two years without starting or using.
When we had time to use again it started right up and we took off without a single issue.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2018
“Remodel” as in updating the inside looks or as in a new layout? Any rain/snow damage? Check roof carefully. Change all fluids IMO.
Gonzo42
Explorer
Feb 19, 2018
I would replace all the batteries, change all the fluids in the drive train, the coolant/antifreeze, have the reefer and A/C checked out, have the propane tank (if you have one) tested and certified.

Optionally, you might want to change all the lighting to LED.

Sounds like a fun project to me.

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