Brandon,
There is nothing wrong with having an older albeit antique RV. There are somethings you have to be aware of though. For starters, it will need constant attention be to be reliable. This is not just because it is a senior coach, but everything built then required this much attention. Oil changes and tune-ups were and on-going issue.
Another thing you have to be aware of is that all of the rubber parts are over-age. This is not just tires and belts, but includes all of the hoses for fuel coolant and brakes.
You also have to understand that what you have is a ~40yo house on a ~40yo truck. Keep remembering that.
Inspect the roof. If anything looks like it needs help, deal with it now. If a leak is left unstopped for a few weeks of a Minnesota spring, the damage will be costly. DO THAT as soon as you can.
Leave the reefer on AC for a couple of days. If it cools, but not well, pull it out and leave it upside down for a day. Turn it back upright for a day and try it again. If it still doesn't work it may be repairable. The reefer is probably not Magnavox. They probably rebadged someone elses, and if you contact
National RV Refrigeration, Leon should be able to tell you.
Can it be as much fun as a new coach? I think so. Line up with Tin Can Tourist and other groups or Classic and Antique RVs. Join the Winnebago groups (they built Itasca).
Can you really go where you want to? Yes, but remember parts and service will be an issue. The this end, know what the chassis is by number and manufacturer and carry the service books for it. If you have a problem, any decent mechanic should be able to deal with it - If He Has the Basic Information.
If all this is a little scary, look at the coach in my picture, it was built in 1973. We didn't quite make 12,000 miles last year. Did we do it without problems? No, a drawer slide broke in Yellowstone and I had to clean the carburetor on the generator someplace near St. Cloud on the way to a rally in Chippewa Falls.
You are in for a treat. Take care of her and she will take care of you.
Matt
