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Squealers
Explorer
Sep 10, 2013

Question.. 2000 Model Class C Generator-Never Used

Yep that's right, hard to believe but tomorrow I am going to look at a 2000 22 foot Class C which only has 8K miles on it. Chevy Vortec 454, 2 Owner, first was elderly couple, current couple have had it 3 years. Always garage kept, photos look very good & clean.

A couple issues that owner and I spoke about. The generator has never been used. It has been started, but not used for any length of time. Last time they tried to start it, it wouldn't fire.

Question for those of you in the know...getting a complete tune up and once over....any idea on cost of this type of service? I want to be sure to be armed for negotiations should I be interested in the rig.

She also said the dash air is not holding freon, but I figure this isn't a huge deal.

It has brand new tires! Thanks in advance for everyone's input on the Genset situation.

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  • Just a thought

    With it sitting that long the coach battery might be dead. I would start the RV and after it has run for 5 minutes or so while still running try starting the generator.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    If genset is an ONAN 4KY series, and the carb got gooked up with stale gas, probably needs a new carb. Going price is about $200 and you can change it yourself. If it won't turn over when you go to crank it, there could be other problems. Folk think the Monthly Exercise ONAN wants us to do is all about the fuel system. Not so, it also drives moisture out of the windings and keeps the slip rings clean.
    You need a GOOD, CHARGED, battery to start the genset.
    Previous owners spent $700 on genset before we bought the coach. Replaced the Carb and the Control Module (little electronic logic board). Couple months later we looked at the coach and the genset would start but not carry a load. I fussed/fiddled with the carb and finally replaced it.
    With the age and few miles, you can expect issues like stuck brakes on the chassis. If you're lucky enough for the brakes to work, the fluid should be flushed at a minimum and the three flex brake hoses (two on front, one on rear) replaced.
    Coach'll no doubt be pretty, but could still have leaks. I'd suggest finding a nearby RV shop with a Pressure Tester (SealTek). Negotiate your best price for the coach then make it contingent on a clean leak test. If it passes, that's your price. If it fails, you can walk away or negotiate again. Test should cost around $100.