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HappyCamper_92
Mar 15, 2018Explorer
ppine wrote:
Any RV is better than no RV. Now that you own your first land yacht, the learning curve will be steep with a 1970s vintage rig. Being mechanically inclined will get you home. The old vans were pretty heavy. Keep an eye on your trans and the front end. Those components tend to wear out fast especially on crummy roads. Water leaks can really be a mess. Good luck with your new home.
Good advice! I will be looking under the belly of the beast and inspect everything very soon. I imagine the water leaks would be! The plan is to gut it dang near close to just the frame and camper body to inspect it for any wear and tear from the water leaks. I'd imagine a lot of sanding, plugging, filling, and spraying.
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