Brand New to RVing

Just be aware that you'll never get back what you put into it, both cost and labor. Camp in it before you unload a bunch of cash to see if it's going to be what you want and need.

myfourwinds wrote:
My wife just got us a 1992 Fourwinds motorhome and wow... it has some water damage in the front over hang bed area (typical I hear) that I've already started to clean-up...

Never was much of a camper, in my younger days it pretty much consisted of falling asleep outside probably some mood altering substance involved and I bet it had everything to do with girls being there....

Just go with the flow. At least you'll still have a girl there (your wife). ;)

I've had water problems in the cabover several times. I had removed the vent there and reinstalled with lots of dicor and eternabond. Then last summer it dripped right on me in bed in the middle of the night. I had the ceiling open at a joining of the ceiling sheets there from last time and it was pretty clear the leak had to be at the seam on the roof between the metal roof and the plastic front of the cabover. Though that seam looked well sealed I removed all its caulking, finding cracks in it, and replaced it with new dicor lap sealant. Then I put a four inch wide strip of eternabond over the whole seam. I am confident it is fixed now.

I really enjoy our little motorhome. I worked hard to fully understand how it all works and am confident I can take care of the house, though I have no intention of dealing with engine or brake problems should they arise. The first step is the electric system. A voltmeter is essential. If relying on battery power one needs to know how it s charging for starters. There is a voltage chart showing that a battery left without any charging is fully charged if over 12.6 volts, half charged at 12.0. After any charging from AC power or engine alternator and the voltage is artificially high for hours. Going below half charge damages the batteries (yes, even deep cycle ones, though not AGMs). Many of us have killed batteries learning this lesson.

Best of luck to you! On this forum we all enjoy helping so don't hesitate to ask questions.

"it has some water damage in the front over hang bed area (typical I hear) that I've already started to clean-up."

Water intrusion is a constant concern and the older the RV the more intrusion. Watch it closely but it's manageable. Enjoy!

Welcome to the forum.

For sealing leaks on the roof, use a product called Eternabond, it's a tape for seams and edges.
And, Dicor Self Leveling Lap Sealant for flat surfaces.

Check the age of the tires. RV tires usually age out before they wear out.

Don't hesitate to ask questions on the forum. There is a lot of information and experience available.
We'll help you spend your money. :)