Let's see those older coaches

Love my 1997 Damon Ultrasport

Our 2002 Newmar Dutch Star (full info in signature below).
Currently 103,000 miles on it.

Here is a picture of our 1984 oldie... Doing our favorite activity...



And another view of the old girl in her resting spot...

As an older coach owner, I believe that most of what you state is true. One has to ask "why does someone purchase an older coach?". I believe it is for one or more reasons with the primary ones being that they can afford the lower price or that they just like the older one that they purchased.

We fit both of those reasons. Just bought a 2004 Southwind. As I've told many of our friends, "It wasn't at all what we were looking for, but it was just what we wanted!" As soon as we stepped inside we loved the look, the feel, the floor plan, and the 'upgrades," and the overall condition of the vehicle. The fact that it was less than half the price of the other coaches we were looking at allows us a lot of wiggle room for the inevitable repairs as well as our own upgrades. We expect to put on a LOT of miles once I retire this summer!

mike brez wrote:

okhmbldr wrote:
For me, anything '90's and newer isn't an older coach. Some of you have some great looking 90's and 2000+ coaches. You're not old yet;
try this 1976 GMC

This is the "old" thread. Maybe you fit into the "vintage" thread. Here

Oh, he's there - page 4

okhmbldr wrote:
For me, anything '90's and newer isn't an older coach. Some of you have some great looking 90's and 2000+ coaches. You're not old yet;
try this 1976 GMC

This is the "old" thread. Maybe you fit into the "vintage" thread. Here

For me, anything '90's and newer isn't an older coach. Some of you have some great looking 90's and 2000+ coaches. You're not old yet;
try this 1976 GMC.

HuckleCat wrote:
Our new to us 1975 Revcon. We drove from where we bought it, got the mechanical areas checked out. Drove it 100 miles today to see how she did. We plan on using it regionally, 400 miles in any direction of Atlanta.

Why an older unit? Our sideline business is vintage clothing and accessories we sell on Ebay. We looked for over a year to find the perfect class A and this one fit the bill. It is built like a tank. No squeaks, leaks and it handles like a dream. Yes, it has issues but we know with hard work, time and money it will be a head turner.
The interior will be totally retro 70's as much as we can....down to the pots and pans. We will be replacing the "hardwood" plank flooring with a nice linoleum and the doghouse carpet with burnt orange shag. Already working on the 8 track stereo system, we will skip the TV set.

Dual twin beds and a pull out sofa for a 7 year old is perfect

Unfortunate that the fridge was not operational, that will be our only new thing. We are thinking of a smaller fridge and a wine cooler above it.

The drivers seat is not up to par, the passenger seat is missing so if anyone knows a good place to get them used it is appreciated. They will be reupholstered in brown.

Huckle,

If that is one of the Olds power Revco bread boxes, you want to get hooked up with the GMC group for engine parts and advice.

Our Celebration of Old Coaches will be in Shawnee OK and that is out of your 400mi radius. There may be others.

Best of luck

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2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador 36PST 3 Slide
103k mi