Class A in storage 5 years
Thinking of buying a 1996 Winnebago Itasca Sunrise that has been in storage 5 years. Engine started weekly, but coach not moved. I know the older gentleman selling it, who purchased it new, and know...
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parkmanaa wrote:
MSMITH1199, ever hear of nostalgia?
As my original post stated this old man had to give it up due to health/age.
He is 85+; owned this MH since purchasing it new March 1996.
He has called the same RV park home for most of his full-timing; coming back here to spend the winter. Made 2 trips to Alaska, and virtually every state in the continental 48.
Giving it up now is a real problem for him, but with his 'kids' encouraging him, he knows the time has come.
Yes, he 'visits' it very often, probably much more than once a week average.
As far as running the diesel engine and condensation buildup, I guess we will see the effects, if any.
I've heard of nostalgia but going to a storage yard once a week to start a motorhome is a little far fetched of a story. Maybe he did, maybe he didn't, that's up to you to decide. Obviously none of is know him. But if I were buying a motorhome and somebody assured me they went to a storage yard once a week for the last five years and let it run for 30 minutes I wouldn't believe it without proof. But like somebody else pointed out, since it hasn't been moved is he still burning off the five year old tank of diesel that is in it or was he hauling cans of fuel to fill it up? Did he keep the tank topped off, because if he didn't then condensation can form in the fuel tank too.
