1988 Fleetwood 32'

superk wrote:
I was looking at a 1988 fleetwood as well. After hours of research I decided against buying it for 1 main reason (caused by 2 sub-reasons). Basically, it brings a new meaning to the term gas guzzler. A 1988 wont be fuel injected, and as such will suck it back like beer on a hot summers day. Secondly, lack of a 4th (or overdrive) speed in transmission.

Here is a comparison. My friend and I decided to go for one last trip in the fall, not far, only a few hours away. I got there and back for roughly $120. His trip cost him about $200-$220, for a ligher, smaller class c, versus my 20,000lb monster of a class a.

In the end, if your not going far, or just looking for a fancy camper, then by all means, grab it up, but even if its only a few thousand (like the 1988 I was looking at), you will make up for that with terrible fuel economy.

Not to mention that after 27 years, any rubber anywhere on the coach that hasnt been replaced, will most likely need replacing.

If you want to go for it, here is a few things to make SURE about:

• Check the tires. Cracked or worn tires are about $2000 right off the top for decent ones.
• GO underneath and check for corrosion, specifically on brake and fuel lines. Chassis corrosion should be fairly noticable.
• While underneath, check your rubbers! Bushings, boots, seals all dry up. It can cost a few hundred dollars to change a seal worth about 5 bucks!
• Check the roof!!! Especially if its not rubber, it may also have corrosion or patched leaks.
  
  These are just the bare essentials, and I am sure someone else will chime in and add to the buyers beware checklist. Hope this helps!