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PeterH-350LE · 10-30-2002, 08:13 PM

We often get questions about what to expect when buying one of these rigs.
Below is my list of 2 years.
And this is with an excellent drive train, a good power generator and functioning 3-way refer. (knock on wood!)
you get to add the $$

Electrical:
Alternator
Isolator
2 new batteries
Jacobs RV ignition system
4 new headlights
new roof driving lights
added rear electr. Fuel pump
fixed fan speed of heater fan
fixed door bell (important)

Mechanical:
Water pump
Fan clutch
Belts and hoses
2 exhaust manifolds
new mufflers
front brakes
new brake hydraulic lines
replaced A/C pressure hose
front air bags
4 shocks
steering damper
recored radiator
fixed leak in a/c condenser
new power steering pump
4 new tires
added trans cooler
new heater core
new valves and compressor for rear Air bags
rewelded metal plate for air bag valves
removed fuel tank to add missing plug, cleaned and replaced hoses
front end alignment

Exterior:
New passenger side windshield
Replaced damaged skin
Added awning
Pin striping
Clean paint of window frames

Coach:
New univolt
New water pump
Lots of new waterlines
Fixed leak in fresh water tank
New roof A/C
new furnace
All new window seals (complete)
Custom Airstream Entertainment center for stereo and misc.
6 new speakers
new blinds and draperies
new carpeting
pergo flooring in Kitchen
reupholster coach, chairs and front seats
added microwave

74Argosy24MH · 10-30-2002, 08:45 PM

Wow!!!

John

shelocta · 10-30-2002, 09:15 PM

Peter:
Once you figure out how much it costs
It doesn't make any sence at all.
It must be alumititis.

Bill

PeterH-350LE · 10-30-2002, 09:23 PM

Bill,
I posted this just for you.
You better consider dumping your rig at a loss, before you sink any deeper. You got my number!

ALANSD · 10-31-2002, 08:11 AM

I might make someone feel a little better. I have owned my 82 model 1 year this month.

1 Battery
Alternator
Starter
Isolator
Tune Up

all other repairs have been my preference and not necessarily "required".
For example- there have been overall interior upgrades, new stereo, new curtains, redone caulking, re-striped, painted and restored storage locker interiors, painted exterior items(hitch, spare tire mount,etc), tuned generator, cleaned and painted battery trays, washed and waxed exterior a few times, painted chassis underneath, ran new wiring to air compressor, redid bathroom cauk, new rivets on the outside, new rivets to hold bathroom mirror, new window weep hole covers and so on.

Boy, has it been fun though!

niftypkg · 10-31-2002, 10:01 AM

Gee, you guys are picky! Peter,you are one lucky son of a gun!! That could have been a new one and still need those repairs!!! Tom

thenewkid64 · 10-31-2002, 10:15 AM

Ok,

Here is my list from this year (so far).

new Referigdrator
new Alternator
engine Fan Cluch
engine themostat
Genset tune up
dash AC leak fixed and recharged
new kitchen sink and faucet with countertop
new cruise control
new gauges
new horns
added trans cooler
new house and coach batteries
installed battery disconnect switches
new 120 V power cord
new drapes
new LP Regulator
new carrier bearing
new u-joints
New exterior mirrors

And the list will continue to grow. I just chalk it up to owning a 26 year old coach. I have enjoyed it and will continue to keep it in good repair so it is ready to go when I am.

fabofabo · 03-23-2004, 09:06 PM

I too need some help with the following.
My '82 310 needs the vent cover under the driver's window. Mine is wrinkled as P.O. opened it and ran it into a pole. No too bad, but enought to make difference.

swebster · 03-23-2004, 10:15 PM

In my case this would be a very long list.

just finished the exhaust and most of the chassis work. I guess the short list would be as follows:

Engine
New Carb/Intake setup
Jacobs Ignition with Ceramic Wires

Interior
Well we're in the beginning stages of a CCD makeover so I guess actually finishing it would be on my wish list

Systems
XP Media Center Box running everything (MP3, 5 channel sound, DVD's, Tuner, etc.)
2 LCD's; one up front one in rear.
GPS

Exterior
Polish and new paint around the bottom.

And that only leaves about 10,000 things left!

87MH · 03-24-2004, 05:34 AM

......the little rubber/plastic thingies with screen to drain the water from the window channels....... I need bunches of them....

but cheap.....I mean REAL cheap.

Or, alternatively, a suggestion of what to use in lieu of the "factory" drain.

ALANSD · 03-24-2004, 05:47 AM

MHers, this thread reminded me of an older one that Peter started on MH repairs.....so I combined them. I believe there is one other too if I can find it... that had some great ideas. I will keep searching.

My own wish list includes..a nicely built 502 or just a 454 with the best Carb, or FI, and new exhaust headers and system to the back...new flooring inside....new roof a/c shroud, one new wheel sim for the rear.
I could live without any of it but then it is a wish list

74Argosy24MH · 03-24-2004, 05:51 AM

I wish I had enough time to do everything I plan to do. But summer is on the way and the days are getting warmer and longer.

John

PeterH-350LE · 03-24-2004, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 87MH
......the little rubber/plastic thingies with screen to drain the water from the window channels....... I need bunches of them....
but cheap.....I mean REAL cheap.
........

I think the little screen inserts is what makes them so expensive

. After all they do have a dual purpose: 1. to keep wildlife out and 2. to keep water inside the coach once they clog up...

Silvertwinkie · 03-24-2004, 06:44 AM

Tisk, tisk, tisk...where is the wet bar and LCD entertainment center.

wb13798 · 03-24-2004, 06:28 PM

Kim had those covers at the Florida rally at $7.50 each. i bought some covers a few years ago (3) and they were $3.25 each.
we is in the wrong business. next year they will $10.00 each.
I'm real careful when washing and waxing near the covers,

ALANSD · 10-27-2005, 12:37 PM

Its been a while so I thought I would update my older post with the newer required items to keep my Moho going; none! Other than maintenace I have replaced no mechanicals in three years. So hows that for reliable?

alfalsetto · 10-28-2005, 09:18 PM

You can't put a price on some thing you love so much!

Paul Dobbin · 10-30-2005, 07:44 AM

Questions about what to expect when buying one of these rigs.
Below is my list of 1 year. Not a serious or as expensive as others.

In year one we spent 100+ nights and drove 10,000 miles.

Trailer Brake Unit
Starter
4 Bilstein Shocks
Rear Springs rebuilt
Transmission serviced & Shift linkage fixed
Windows and windhield tinted
4 Batteries
New holding tank vent (swival)
New carpet
Vent Cover
A little paint & pinstripe
A/C Compressor and blower motor

Total spent, about $4000. Now I have a great fresh Airstream Land Yacht in top shape. Will spend another $500 for two tires in second year and
should have easy travleing from here on out.
We expected to spend $5000 when we bought it just on unseen problems,
so the purchase price reflected that.
We're Happy in our Roadhouse.

Chaplain Kent · 10-30-2005, 07:45 AM

This is a great thread I am going to work on two lists, one will be what I have actually done or had done on Chummy and the second will be my wish list.
I am waiting for Glen's and will set aside an evening so I can read the entire list.