Hello - hunting for MOHO!

[outofcontrol]

Originally Posted by juel

Found a 1981 big silver Airstream MOHO in a small Oklahoma town today. I think it's a diesel, but I can't be certain. Don't know anything about it except it's for sale. I will be back down by it in a week and would be happy to find out all I can if you are interested. There was a "For Sale" sign in the window.

Juel,
Thanks for the offer! I'm open to any ideas, and if you want to check it out, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one to benefit.
-Kevin

[outofcontrol]

Originally Posted by 87MH

Ummm....

Be advised that most of the AS MoHo's are rated to pull only 2,000 lbs max.

There has been much speculation about the reason for this, but it is a limitation put in the woner's manual, and is also placarded on the interior of the units.

This would be a problem. I just weighed my trailer today with 2 bikes and gear it was 2800. Sometimes I pile in 2 more bikes for another 500 lbs. Is this just a liability/insurance thing? Is the reciever weak? Is there a way to beef it up? ....D'oh, I should search this forum...

I'm going to check on this one, because that's a deal killer.

-Kevin

[outofcontrol]

Originally Posted by 1985air345

I'd love to know how NADA gets the values when Airstream makes 15 units a year (250's and 370's) and they rarely sell. I guess they take the original sales price and build in a depreciation schedule. Only problem is that not all RV's depreciate at the same rate. The classic MH's are holding steady, increasing in some cases, and/or declining very slowly right now. Another variable is the end of Airstream MH's all together. The 250's have been in the $30-40k range for some time.

Fred,
You'd be the guy to know values of AS MH's. Your site is really cool!

I would think the people in this forum would be easy to convince that their Motorhomes are going to appreciate over time, but they might be a little biased. (I mean no disrespect by this comment, I just figure that most of the people looking/contributing to this forum are already enthusiastic about AS MH's and would easily cheer the idea that their pride and joy will increase in value over time) Although my wife told me that several big movie stars have bought AS MH's recently, which might increase the value??? Seems like a pathetic reason (I really don't like movie stars; Tom Cruise), but a truely driving factor.

Is there real evidence that these motorhomes might be the first motorhomes that actually appreciate? (are there any others?)

-Kevin

[ALANSD]

Appreciation is a relative term ,as all of our Classics are seliing for well below what they were new, they of course depreciated..... a lot. But on the other hand they have continued to hold a better percentage of their value than most, not all, brands out there, and seem to be on the rise over the past five years.
There are a some for sale right now; 345's in the high 20,000 and in the 30,000s and smaller models in the 20's and upper teens.

[swebster]

I'm going to hold off selling mine until Tom Cruise offers me $250K for it.

[ALANSD]

It has to be Tom Cruise? Is there something else going on here that we need to know about? Besides, he like Porsches.

[outofcontrol]

1990 250 MH
It is true; 2000lb towing capacity with trailer brakes over 1000.

How can this be?

Is there a way to beef up the reciever?

Is this just over protective?

Is this a function of the P-30 chassis? (it has a P-30 chassis right?)

Have any of you towed something bigger?

Do the longer units have more towing capacity?

How could you tow a car with a 1t limit?

This kind of kills the whole deal for me if it is illegal or unsafe to tow my MC trailer.

-Kevin

[Warbs]

FYI, the manual for my Argo says I can tow 4000 pounds! Maybe they downgraded the load limits in the newer units. My 28 footer has the same chevy 454 and P30 chassis with 19.5 Michelins. What gives?

[wascobob]

outofcontrol------Kevin---wascobob here--thanks for the PM

My 1988 classic 290 is the rear twin bed configuration. If you go to Freds sight you will see that the twin configuration also has the rear wrap around windows,---very cool!!! The twins are very easy to convert to a crosswise queen. And no, I did not see the 290 on ebay until you pointed it out. I do like the bedroom configuration, however, the coach does not have the wrap around windows and I think that the bed is a double and not a queen.

The damage to the rear panels will probably cost thousands to replace so the coach would have to go cheap. If you are looking at it you may want to call Airstream in Jackson Center about possible repair costs. Sutton RV in Eugene or Springfield may be of some help---They are an Airstream dealer. I don't think there are many around capable of such repairs.

Good luck---Bob

[outofcontrol]

Well, we picked up our new motorhome last night. Ended up buying one from this website about 12 miles from my house. My wife beat the hell out of the seller, and I think we got a good deal. Sorry Jaiman.
I could tell that he was really going to miss the RV, and my wife said she saw a tear in his eye when he was taking a last look.
It made us feel good, that we were getting something special.

We had dinner in it last night, and planned out all our new adventures. I think my wife is more excited than me. And she's the one that has told me "we're not buying a motorhome!" for the last 3 years. I think the best move I made was to buy the 75th airstream coffee table book. my wife picked it up, and instantly became a raving fan of airstreams.

I think I'm going to become a regular here now, because I already have about 100 questions.

Thank you all for all your help, and I really can't tell you how excited we are!
http://www.civilrock.com/Digital/200...ream/index.htm


-Kevin

[ALANSD]

Glad you got one! I have enjoyed mine a lot over the past 5 years or so.
Ask away , someone here will always have an answer, or two.

[balrgn]

Awesome looking ride! Congrats tou you's guys!!!

[swebster]

Kevin,
Nice ride! Looks like a real keeper. Interesting to hear about your wife, mine was the same about a motorhome...but now we own one. That book also played a small part in my breaking her down over time. Now she tells everyone we own an Airstream...the kind you drive.

Ask your questions. That's what this forum is all about.

Enjoy the MoHo.

[wascobob]

Lookin good Kevin---Welcome to the Classic MoHo club!

That wouldn't be a Henrys' in your hand would it?

We rally in the northwest form time to time----join us.

Bob of Bob and Molly

[Condoluminum]

Kevin-

Congratulations!! Looks great in pictures...

1. Wife is happy to travel to motorcycle races...
2. Dog seems happy and comfortable on the couch
3. You have new toy and much comfy-er bed for race weekends

I see no victims here, just winners!

When and if stuff happens, take comfort that Forum members have probably been there and done it already..

John McG

[Chaplain Kent]

Congratulations Kevin. The 280 is the best ever made. Travel safe and happy for many years.

[outofcontrol]

Thanks, and yes, that is a Henry's. local beer for local boys.

I just spent $900 last night on shocks, front airbags, compressor, switches, gagues, and some misc. plumbing stuff.

I then took a nice chunk of flesh out of the heel of my palm putting the first air-bag in. The service guy at the RV shop shuddered when he saw what I was buying.

-Kevin

[balrgn]

Originally Posted by outofcontrol

Thanks, and yes, that is a Henry's. local beer for local boys.

I just spent $900 last night on shocks, front airbags, compressor, switches, gagues, and some misc. plumbing stuff.

I then took a nice chunk of flesh out of the heel of my palm putting the first air-bag in. The service guy at the RV shop shuddered when he saw what I was buying.

-Kevin

OUCH! I pullled my spring and replaced them, did not want to tyr to squeeze that bag in that hole!

[Bradjun1]

have you tried the vintage site. Airstream.net Somtime a moho shows up there