dddonkey
Nov 23, 2013Explorer
Hawkins Motor Home advice
Hello all, I am looking for advice on a motor home. The wife and I found one that fits our family really well and the price is within our budget (I don’t want to finance). We have had 6 different campers/toy haulers over the years and sold the last one before I deployed this last time. Well it is time to get back on the road but we have never owned a motorized RV. The motor home is a 1990 Hawkins and has 77k miles, it is a Chevy 454 with a Quadra jet 4 barrel carb backed by turbo 400 trans. The maintenance on this beast is well documented and all the fluids look good, the cooling system, carb, and front suspension has all been rebuilt or replaced. I know the gas mileage will suck, but what should I expect to look for in the engine/trans setup (any major problems to look for). I was told to put headers on it for the mountain grades and take it slow. Does anyone have any insight one the Chevy p30 MH and this drive train. Thanks, I have no experience with the Chevy Big Block other than knowing they are thirst.