cnh23
Well-known member
Finally got pictures edited for my long remodel project. First I want to thank everyone on here that has shared their thoughts and knowledge to a newbie like me. I really don't know how many times I came fishing on here to get help, but every time I found my answers. Secondly, I want to thank the fathers out there that have taught their little girls how to fix things and use tools and not be afraid to get dirty. My Dad never shooed me out of the garage no matter what he was working on and always showed me what he was doing and how to do it myself. This RV is my last "project" and I am passing on all my tools and what my father taught me to my daughters. I could have never done this without him and his spirit fills every inch of it.
I know many of you will think this is just ridiculous, but we love it. It suits all our needs, plus our personalities. Yes it is not a fancy new rig with all the bells and whistles. This is old-school, no slides, no TV, 24' 1984 Heritage. Thirty years old and 21K miles. Aside from new muffler, tires were just put on before we bought it in 2012, and a tune-up, she has been running good and gets a consistent 10 mpg.
What have I done to it? Just about everything. New A/C, new paint job, new awning, stripped and redid the roof, new sink, shower, toilet, bamboo flooring, gutted and remodeled to my hearts content. Greatest thrill to me is that my rum lights are holding strong, and no mosaic tiles or sea glass has fallen off the walls. The queen size memory foam above the cab is surprisingly comfy and roomy. All mechanics work fine (water heater, fridge, etc.) and I did install new converter/charger and house battery so that is all good to go. In total I spent: $4K for the initial purchase (yes too much, but the tires were 1200 bucks alone-plus it was a relative and they needed the $) and between $5-6K for all the rest, and this includes the silly amount of hundreds for the tin signs all over the ceiling and the mosaic tiles. My beer tab and sweat equity do not count in the totals. Now we just plan to drive it right into the ground and when the engine blows put in another one and keep on truckin'!
I did my best to get side by side before/after shots but am not the greatest photographer. I may have to post up twice to get the pics in if they are too large.
I know many of you will think this is just ridiculous, but we love it. It suits all our needs, plus our personalities. Yes it is not a fancy new rig with all the bells and whistles. This is old-school, no slides, no TV, 24' 1984 Heritage. Thirty years old and 21K miles. Aside from new muffler, tires were just put on before we bought it in 2012, and a tune-up, she has been running good and gets a consistent 10 mpg.
What have I done to it? Just about everything. New A/C, new paint job, new awning, stripped and redid the roof, new sink, shower, toilet, bamboo flooring, gutted and remodeled to my hearts content. Greatest thrill to me is that my rum lights are holding strong, and no mosaic tiles or sea glass has fallen off the walls. The queen size memory foam above the cab is surprisingly comfy and roomy. All mechanics work fine (water heater, fridge, etc.) and I did install new converter/charger and house battery so that is all good to go. In total I spent: $4K for the initial purchase (yes too much, but the tires were 1200 bucks alone-plus it was a relative and they needed the $) and between $5-6K for all the rest, and this includes the silly amount of hundreds for the tin signs all over the ceiling and the mosaic tiles. My beer tab and sweat equity do not count in the totals. Now we just plan to drive it right into the ground and when the engine blows put in another one and keep on truckin'!
I did my best to get side by side before/after shots but am not the greatest photographer. I may have to post up twice to get the pics in if they are too large.
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