Need advice on purchasing an older RV.
My partner and I are looking to purchase an RV by the end of the year and have it renovated by next spring when we will strike out on the road and go full time. We are interested in Class A RVs due to...
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I was in the same boat as you. 10k budget. Looking at mid 1990s everyone had water damage or were ragged out. Some needed new rubber roofs which cost about $100 per foot. I came apon my rig that was a bit older but mechanical sound, had an aluminum roof and underbelly and best of all it live most of its life in Utah and the undercarrige was spotless and rust free.
Bought it for 5k gutted and redid the interior. Fixed the only water damage that was in the basement compartment. Changed all fluids, rubber parts, U joints, fuel pumps, brakes, resealed all windows and openings. Basically anything that wears out or would need service. My wife and I did all the work, took us about 5 months and spent about 4k . So for 9 k I have a rig I can drive anywhere (except past a gas station lol).
If your handy and or have resources to fix it. Take your time and find a good foundation to start with. Just realize no matter how old or new they always need something fixed or fiddled with.
Have fun finding the right rig is part of the fun. Then make it your own.
JKaz
Bought it for 5k gutted and redid the interior. Fixed the only water damage that was in the basement compartment. Changed all fluids, rubber parts, U joints, fuel pumps, brakes, resealed all windows and openings. Basically anything that wears out or would need service. My wife and I did all the work, took us about 5 months and spent about 4k . So for 9 k I have a rig I can drive anywhere (except past a gas station lol).
If your handy and or have resources to fix it. Take your time and find a good foundation to start with. Just realize no matter how old or new they always need something fixed or fiddled with.
Have fun finding the right rig is part of the fun. Then make it your own.
JKaz
