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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I bought a '71 HR 20 footer 4 years ago for $2800.00, knowing full well I'd have to work on it. (My house is a 1903 model, so it follows that I am a sucker for work.
Jerem0621 really gives some sound advice. I didn't have his checklist so I didn't do anything he recommends. Just bought the thing and pulled it home. Our first Trailer!!
Mine had no roof leaks, no hail damage. The AC, kitchen stove, refrigerator and forced air heater worked. The hot water heater and freshwater tank were junk. New PEX plumbing, new water pump and all new plumbing fixtures were installed. New water heater, too. New tires were purchased. Work had to be done on exterior lights.
A lot of paint touch up was done on the exterior. New seat cushions were custom made.
We had a leak around one window. I replaced the inside panel with 1/4" oak plywood and stained to match.
This TT was a low-rider. I dragged the stabilizer jacks off a couple of times, so we had our RV shop "flip" the axles for more clearance (about 4 inches)
The brakes and wheel bearings were inspected and found to be in excellent shape.
The old refer lasted two years. We had to get a new one this spring.
I've got abut 8K invested and have EXACTLy what the Missus and I want for a lot less than buying a new one of similar size. It is rock solid and tows like a dream with an Equalizer hitch. Weight on the title says 3400 pounds.
Wifey will not even look at another trailer!
All real work was done by a local RV repair shop. We did the cosmetics, inside and out.
Caution tho, if you are not handy.
Jerem0621 really gives some sound advice. I didn't have his checklist so I didn't do anything he recommends. Just bought the thing and pulled it home. Our first Trailer!!
Mine had no roof leaks, no hail damage. The AC, kitchen stove, refrigerator and forced air heater worked. The hot water heater and freshwater tank were junk. New PEX plumbing, new water pump and all new plumbing fixtures were installed. New water heater, too. New tires were purchased. Work had to be done on exterior lights.
A lot of paint touch up was done on the exterior. New seat cushions were custom made.
We had a leak around one window. I replaced the inside panel with 1/4" oak plywood and stained to match.
This TT was a low-rider. I dragged the stabilizer jacks off a couple of times, so we had our RV shop "flip" the axles for more clearance (about 4 inches)
The brakes and wheel bearings were inspected and found to be in excellent shape.
The old refer lasted two years. We had to get a new one this spring.
I've got abut 8K invested and have EXACTLy what the Missus and I want for a lot less than buying a new one of similar size. It is rock solid and tows like a dream with an Equalizer hitch. Weight on the title says 3400 pounds.
Wifey will not even look at another trailer!
All real work was done by a local RV repair shop. We did the cosmetics, inside and out.
Caution tho, if you are not handy.
