Let's get serious

[susanmarycamilleri]

This is the world according to me.

If you are really rich, and money was not a consideration, you would
buy a new coach, BB, MCI, Newell, Prevost, etc. The reason that
vintage Birds are such a bargain is that when things get older, they
have to be worked on. Most RV owners don't want to pull a wrench in
their spare time, which is reflected in the resale value of older
motorhomes. Vintage birds are a bargain to buy, but expect big bills
if you want systems repaired by a buisness that rarely sees a BB. It
is even a little unrealistic to expect the dealers to know, or
remember how to work on 20-30 yr old vehicles. Take a 30 yr old car
with points to a garage for a tune up and see how far you get.

When I bought my BB I was impressed with the ruggedness of its
construction. It had some goofy "bling" for its vintage (LED dash
clock tied into several relays that could turn on a 110v sterio in
the bedroom, or the 12v vacuum pump to operate a cruise control that
you never use because the engine does't have enough power). Needless
to say some of those type systems are not maintainable.

I do almost all my own work. I say it is because I am frugal (my wife
has another word for it that starts with cheap). I think we are all a
little frugal or we would all be driving new motorhomes rather than
vintage birds.

Bottom line, you have to be able to pull on a wrench, or pay through
the nose when you own an older vehicle.
Just my point of view.

Pete
"Prairie Dog"
78 35' FC