Is this worth it. Or am I in over my head...
Hey guys obviously new to the RV scene. I have just purchased a 1993 Fleetwood Southwind, 60k miles on a 454. Now I bought it as a project for only $300. it isn't currently running did not have batter...
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You have to know when to fold them.
Seen this happen many times with boats. "I got it for a steal". No you didn't. You bought somebodys nightmare & soon it will turn into yours. By the time you get it finished, if you get it finished, you will be burnt out & want to be rid of it.
Trouble is, in the eyes of potential buyers, it is still an old rig even though you have put a bundle in material & your time into it.
Part it out, especially parts that are model specific, & junk the rest.
Take that money, plus at least double what your estimate was to restore the old one & go find something that is at least 'turn key' & needing modifications as you go along without missing a day of camping time.
Seen this happen many times with boats. "I got it for a steal". No you didn't. You bought somebodys nightmare & soon it will turn into yours. By the time you get it finished, if you get it finished, you will be burnt out & want to be rid of it.
Trouble is, in the eyes of potential buyers, it is still an old rig even though you have put a bundle in material & your time into it.
Part it out, especially parts that are model specific, & junk the rest.
Take that money, plus at least double what your estimate was to restore the old one & go find something that is at least 'turn key' & needing modifications as you go along without missing a day of camping time.
