1968 Shasta Royal Land Yacht . Would you take it on?

We had a early 70's Terry travel trailer, if my memory is correct, it had no grey tank. Might bear checking out, plumbing redo also.

Man no thought of aerodynamics back then huh? Like hitting a brick wall the front is so flat. Pretty cool tho...

Let me tell you a complete overhaul on a 40 year old camper/RV isn't for the weak at heart...mind...or budget. I know as I am in the middle of one with a 76 truck camper. Although, at this point,I have no intention of quitting, I do however, now have SERIOUS reserve about ever taking on a project like this ever again. I am about mid way with complete Reno and already have
about 8 grand in her... And that is an RV (thankfully) without an expensive engine.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Should give you many opportunities to deploy your toilet blockage clearing method.

I was looking forward to it. Thanks

One word, MOLD.

mike brez wrote:

352 wrote:
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Why :S

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There's got to be a better way to use your time (and spend your money). There must be a casino near you.

352 wrote:
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Why :S

First,

Look a the picture in the sigfile and figure out what it is....

Now, that coach is wood framed box on a chassis that has sat in the mud for 10+ years. The chassis could well be corroded past recovery. If it has any leaks at all, the wood frame has rotted and may collapse. So look for evidence of water intrusion before you do anything else.

If it is dry inside, then get to the engine and use a wrench on the crankshaft to pull it through two (2 - Dos) full turns. If those two things work, it can probably be salvaged.

The brakes will need help. Just replace everything be the backing plates after you get the drums turned (if you can get them off intact).

The fuel system will pretty much have to be replaced. Everything from the fill neck to the carburetor will have to be inspected. Anything not fit for current "motorfuel" will have to be replaced.

Everything rubber and plastic is probably shot.

Now, once you get there, remember that the seller is seeing it in his memories and he is actually charging you to haul it away. Moving it at all is going to start at 200$us.

Other than that, it could be fun.
Be sure to look in on Tin Can Tourists.

Hint, the beauty in the sigfile picture is not my first antique.

Matt

Hmmm the RV is worth $200 . Restored after a year of labor and 10K in parts, it would be worth $200.

But if you are looking for a project that would certainly be fun, you have found it.

A restoration project like that is done for the reward to the restorer and not for profit. I have done both types of restoration projects and if you can afford the financial hit and the amount of your time that it would take, go for it. Keep in mind that it will cost four times what you estimated and take four times longer to complete. :B