1977 Holiday Rambler a good buy?
Hi, all. I recently posted about buying a decent used RV for 3-5k. Well I just ran across an ancient (1977) Holiday Rambler for 2k. I would run from something that old until I started looking at in...
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Check everything, run your hand over every square inch of the interior ceiling, floor, especially the corners. If it smells moldy, it probably is. Open every hatch and look for black mold and dry rot. If you find some can you fix it? If not then walk.
Physically stand in the shower and shuffle around. Pay particular attention to the places where holes are cut in the roof. Like the roof vents etc. look for leaks. Earnestly look for leaks.
The appliances will likely need some repair or replacement. PPL Motorhomes is a great resource for parts and they have some of the best prices on the net.
Expect to remove every window and compartment door frame and replace the butyl putty that seals the trailer. It probably hasn't been done in 25 years. It's not hard just look some videos up on YouTube. Do this yourself and it will cost you about 30-50$ in supplies and a few hrs of work.
The tires, brakes, and axle hanger hardware is likely at the end of its life cycle. Budget $1500 to refurbish the brakes, axles, and replace the tires. Do not judge the tires by the amount of tread they wear. Trailer tires age rapidly and should be replaced every 3-4 years.
The interior finishing is up to you. Some people update, others just use as is.
Good luck on this adventure
Jeremiah
Physically stand in the shower and shuffle around. Pay particular attention to the places where holes are cut in the roof. Like the roof vents etc. look for leaks. Earnestly look for leaks.
The appliances will likely need some repair or replacement. PPL Motorhomes is a great resource for parts and they have some of the best prices on the net.
Expect to remove every window and compartment door frame and replace the butyl putty that seals the trailer. It probably hasn't been done in 25 years. It's not hard just look some videos up on YouTube. Do this yourself and it will cost you about 30-50$ in supplies and a few hrs of work.
The tires, brakes, and axle hanger hardware is likely at the end of its life cycle. Budget $1500 to refurbish the brakes, axles, and replace the tires. Do not judge the tires by the amount of tread they wear. Trailer tires age rapidly and should be replaced every 3-4 years.
The interior finishing is up to you. Some people update, others just use as is.
Good luck on this adventure
Jeremiah
