Classic MoHos For Sale?

[Punch]

Well, here's the way Paul Gauguin and I would look at it




It really doesn't look that far, and there's a good place to stop about half way .........

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Punch

Well, here's the way Paul Gauguin and I would look at it

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It really doesn't look that far, and there's a good place to stop about half way .........


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I get the tools out and chill the beer....

[Ryker]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

and then you have to get them home

Funny you say that, PeterH. I'm going through that now! Bought a 1989 345LE in Seattle and it's been to 2 shops so far, and still not ready to drive 800 miles down the West coast.

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Ryker

Funny you say that, PeterH. I'm going through that now! Bought a 1989 345LE in Seattle and it's been to 2 shops so far, and still not ready to drive 800 miles down the West coast.

fuel lines
and welcome aboard, you must be very excited!

[Punch]

Originally Posted by Ryker

Funny you say that, PeterH. I'm going through that now! Bought a 1989 345LE in Seattle and it's been to 2 shops so far, and still not ready to drive 800 miles down the West coast.

Welcome indeed, and snap.

What's not ready about it?

[Kota]

I've been lucky! Drove both home without incident. Inspection, test drive, fuel, and petal to the metal. One Seattle to Boulder and one from 150 miles south.

I guess people just want to be rid of their problems. I'll be selling one soon and it will be ready to roll. I'll have it plugged in to water electric and sewer. Ready to verify everything works and is road worthy. Ready to camp!

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Kota

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I guess people just want to be rid of their problems. I'll be selling one soon and it will be ready to roll. I'll have it plugged in to water electric and sewer. Ready to verify everything works and is road worthy. Ready to camp!

Yeah, but you are the exception thats why you can ask a premium. Most Motorhomes I looked at or bought had a lot of serious problems. I certainly don't sell them that way.

[Ryker]

Originally Posted by Punch

Welcome indeed, and snap.

What's not ready about it?

Oh, it was a long list. Apparently it was in great shape 5 years ago, then he parked it. As we all know, that's when they start rotting. Air bag suspension, alternator, tires, electrical issues, water system, batteries, and more. Now doing brake work, and Peter pointed out fuel lines, which I'm sure are a good idea.

I got it for a song, and I can do a lot of work myself but not when it's so far away. My fault but eventually it will be nice again. It does have good bones. And yes, I am excited, and it will be fun to cut my teeth on this one. Sorry to hijack this threat, I know it's for new MoHos for sale.

[Punch]

Originally Posted by Ryker

Oh, it was a long list. Apparently it was in great shape 5 years ago, then he parked it. As we all know, that's when they start rotting. Air bag suspension, alternator, tires, electrical issues, water system, batteries, and more. Now doing brake work, and Peter pointed out fuel lines, which I'm sure are a good idea.

I got it for a song, and I can do a lot of work myself but not when it's so far away. My fault but eventually it will be nice again. It does have good bones. And yes, I am excited, and it will be fun to cut my teeth on this one. Sorry to hijack this threat, I know it's for new MoHos for sale.

It's nice to hear of another one with the prospect of redemption.

You may have got it for a song, but you'll still be paying the piper for a while yet! There is no such thing as a cheap Airstream, so it's lucky that they are that extra bit special.

[Ryker]

Originally Posted by Punch

It's nice to hear of another one with the prospect of redemption.

You may have got it for a song, but you'll still be paying the piper for a while yet! There is no such thing as a cheap Airstream, so it's lucky that they are that extra bit special.

I just got a call that the front brakes, brake lines, bearings, etc., all need to be replaced before I drive it home. Another $1,700.

I bought this but then started looking at the 36's. That '95 sold in eBay for $24,500. That seems like a good price, and I almost bid on it. What do you guys think? I would really like a 36 diesel pusher but with only 26 or so out there, seems I may wait a long time to come across one of those at any sort of a decent price.

[Punch]

Originally Posted by Ryker

I just got a call that the front brakes, brake lines, bearings, etc., all need to be replaced before I drive it home. Another $1,700.

I bought this but then started looking at the 36's. That '95 sold in eBay for $24,500. That seems like a good price, and I almost bid on it. What do you guys think? I would really like a 36 diesel pusher but with only 26 or so out there, seems I may wait a long time to come across one of those at any sort of a decent price.

Since you ask....... I think a 345 is at least as good as a 36'.... within a few inches lengthwise, and personally I like the 345 interior better. I would persist with the one you have bought...... but I wonder if you have gotten yourself into the hands of someone who might be viewing you as a milk cow. You need to find a mechanic who will tell you...."Sure, we'll patch this together for you so you can drive it home. You can make it perfect when you get it down there." Get a second opinion, then a third. Go up there and take care of this personally and not over the phone.

Well, you did ask for an opinion!

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Ryker

I just got a call that the front brakes, brake lines, bearings, etc., all need to be replaced before I drive it home. Another $1,700.

I bought this but then started looking at the 36's. That '95 sold in eBay for $24,500. That seems like a good price, and I almost bid on it. What do you guys think? I would really like a 36 diesel pusher but with only 26 or so out there, seems I may wait a long time to come across one of those at any sort of a decent price.

Ryker, you may want to start your own thread for your 89, so we don't clutter this one up.
I really do have an opinion about that 1700 estimate for the front brakes: Highway robbery....200 in parts and 1500 labor, no way

[Waipio Rim]

24 footer in Oregon:

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/5243744283.html

[gaiaenviro]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301754607431?_...&ul_noapp=true

Might make a good toad, or work commuter.....


-Bill
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[mayco]

Thats an unbelievable buy. Sooooo cool.

[mayco]

Ahhhhhhh, I guess $6100 may be the current bid. Never seen that auction site before

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by gaiaenviro

RARE Little Vintage 20' Airstream RV V 8 AC Generator Must See No Reserve | eBay

Might make a good toad, or work commuter.....


-Bill
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That 74 is the same model my 74 is with the only difference being mine's a rolling wreck and this one is ready to go

Thanks for posting!

Brad

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by gaiaenviro

RARE Little Vintage 20' Airstream RV V 8 AC Generator Must See No Reserve | eBay

Might make a good toad, or work commuter.....


-Bill
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Hmmm.....now do I want to go through this all over again?

38 bidders and the price is already through $15K with 9 days left;hope I can resist!!!!!

[mayco]

Its a beauty

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by mayco

Its a beauty

I agree totally.....come to think of it, I may need a rolling doghouse,(yes I do get into trouble every once in a while) should the need arise and this one would fit the bill.

Who the hell is e***i 102, back away from my doghouse slowly and no one gets hurt.

Cheers
Tony