New to RV world...am stressing out.
Hello, My uncle purchased a class A motor home (1997 beaver) from a friend. My uncle then basically was taken to the hospital from there and didnt come out. So now I have inherited the RV that he h...
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I don't know, maybe I'm old and remember when things were built well and worth fixing most of the time. A 18 year old Beaver if it is sound other than non-use for four years could and probably is a real find. Beaver and Foremost were absolutely top of the line rigs and I would look at it before it was declared DOA.
As the OP mentioned, tires, fluids, brakes all need checking especially the area of the leak over the shower. I'd spend a few hundred having things checked out and then make a decision. Then again, if the owner isn't really interested in RVing, there are bound to be a lot of folks that would love a shot at it.
I would at least hire a mobile diesel shop to look at the rig and see if it can be started. If it was in So Cal, I'd be there today to look at it.
So good luck and if you join the lifestyle, have fun.
As the OP mentioned, tires, fluids, brakes all need checking especially the area of the leak over the shower. I'd spend a few hundred having things checked out and then make a decision. Then again, if the owner isn't really interested in RVing, there are bound to be a lot of folks that would love a shot at it.
I would at least hire a mobile diesel shop to look at the rig and see if it can be started. If it was in So Cal, I'd be there today to look at it.
So good luck and if you join the lifestyle, have fun.
