All is coming along well. I have replaced a ton of stuff in the engine, even down to the vac lines, it has always ran well, but I just wanted to be safe. I rebuilt the generator and it's running well. The AC works great. I have replaced most of the MDF fiber board in the cabinets/etc going as far as removing the cabinet frame and rebuilding the insides with sanded plywood, but keeping all the the oak pieces which are all in in great shape and made it easy to attach new plywood in there. I think the RV was stored under a roof, becuase everything looks dry and pretty surprising actually. The only issue I have seen so far is a leak from the vent for the cooktop fan/vent system. The vent is just a plate on the outside that has louvers angled down and would not prevent any water from coming in while driving. I just bought a new vent with a latching door to stay closed, but I am contemplating just sealing it off and sticking with outside cooking, like I always do while tent camping.
Now to my current newbie question - I am wondering if there is an upgrade door latch for the older style, or if I should stick with the old OEM. I'm not sure if I would be wasting $42 on a replacment inside handle and latch to later just replace it with something better, or if these were the best in the biz or something.
The latch Winebago Industries part 039979-01-000 stamped on the back
Amazon replacement - https://www.amazon.com/Tri-Mark-11022-05-Entrance-Latch-Assembly/dp/B00R3FXXIQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1519690036&sr=1-1&keywords=Tri-Mark+11022-05
I was also thinking about adding some filler in the latch area, I have scrap starboard left over from boat repairs. Then sandwich it all in nice 316 stainless sheeting. I got some sheets from the remants area at my local Alro metal to do the back splash and have enough. Then add something like a fastec for $25 since they seem to be working well on a ton of RVs
pardon my Grammar, I don't have a lot of time
