Hello everyone
I am new to the forum and new to getting into the RV thing.
My wife and I are currently looking for approximately a 30ft class A or C to get going. The absolute top of our budget is about 20k. There have been a few late 90s and early 2000s class As that fit the budget but recently a 1990 Chieftain has come up for 8k click here for the listing. I have not seen it in person yet but appears to be in great shape from the pictures. The owner states it is currently getting a new fan clutch, timing worked on an vacuum system work done. He also stated it will need a new power converter. Are these expensive or difficult to swap out? I enjoy working on cars and do most of my own vehicle work but have never worked on an RV. I know that water damage, electrical and plumbing are major things to check on these but any other tips or areas to watch out for would be greatly appreciated.
We do not plan to keep this RV long term. Currently our plan is live in the RV with our two labs for anywhere from 2-6 months between selling our current home and purchasing another. After our move to a new home we would like to do some light renovation on whichever RV we get, sell it and upgrade to a nicer unit. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I know the age is making us second guess this RV but I think it's worth at least taking a look at.
I am new to the forum and new to getting into the RV thing.
My wife and I are currently looking for approximately a 30ft class A or C to get going. The absolute top of our budget is about 20k. There have been a few late 90s and early 2000s class As that fit the budget but recently a 1990 Chieftain has come up for 8k click here for the listing. I have not seen it in person yet but appears to be in great shape from the pictures. The owner states it is currently getting a new fan clutch, timing worked on an vacuum system work done. He also stated it will need a new power converter. Are these expensive or difficult to swap out? I enjoy working on cars and do most of my own vehicle work but have never worked on an RV. I know that water damage, electrical and plumbing are major things to check on these but any other tips or areas to watch out for would be greatly appreciated.
We do not plan to keep this RV long term. Currently our plan is live in the RV with our two labs for anywhere from 2-6 months between selling our current home and purchasing another. After our move to a new home we would like to do some light renovation on whichever RV we get, sell it and upgrade to a nicer unit. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I know the age is making us second guess this RV but I think it's worth at least taking a look at.
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