1987CountryCoach
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Howdy,
My name is Mike. Brand new to this forum. By no means new to camping or campers. Father of three (18, 16 & 2 yrs old. Yes, I'm stupid), small business owner, camping addict, a sucker for a project, and all-around court jester.
I have just acquired a new project camper and know I will have questions as I am venturing into uncharted territory for me. This will be my first Motorhome. So what did I buy you ask? It would make sense to buy something simple, and basic for a first rig. Yeah... I did not do that. What I got was a fully loaded (at that time) 1987 Country Coach Diesel Pusher Coach. I wasn't even looking for a project. This project found me. It was actually gifted to me by a customer of mine who knows I have a love of camping but had sold our last family travel trailer before our youngest was born.
I haven't even taken possession of this coach yet as the current owners are still moving all their personal possessions out of it. It has been parked in their driveway for the past 7 years. Due to health reasons, they were physically unable to use it. So now I am stepping in to bring it back to life. Everything worked when it was parked, so that is a starting point of reference. I know the engine isn't seized up because with a set of jumper cables I could get it to turn over (albeit sluggishly). Before I even photograph this beast, it needs a bath or five, and a thorough cleaning inside. I have spent all of a half-hour inside the rig. I did notice a musty smell, and the bathroom tile floor seemed to have condensation on it. I would be shocked if there isn't a roof leak somewhere. I have restored two travel trailers in the past, but this is by far the biggest camper we have had.
I look forward to meeting you all and chatting. Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you feel called to share.
Here goes nothing!! ;D
My name is Mike. Brand new to this forum. By no means new to camping or campers. Father of three (18, 16 & 2 yrs old. Yes, I'm stupid), small business owner, camping addict, a sucker for a project, and all-around court jester.
I have just acquired a new project camper and know I will have questions as I am venturing into uncharted territory for me. This will be my first Motorhome. So what did I buy you ask? It would make sense to buy something simple, and basic for a first rig. Yeah... I did not do that. What I got was a fully loaded (at that time) 1987 Country Coach Diesel Pusher Coach. I wasn't even looking for a project. This project found me. It was actually gifted to me by a customer of mine who knows I have a love of camping but had sold our last family travel trailer before our youngest was born.
I haven't even taken possession of this coach yet as the current owners are still moving all their personal possessions out of it. It has been parked in their driveway for the past 7 years. Due to health reasons, they were physically unable to use it. So now I am stepping in to bring it back to life. Everything worked when it was parked, so that is a starting point of reference. I know the engine isn't seized up because with a set of jumper cables I could get it to turn over (albeit sluggishly). Before I even photograph this beast, it needs a bath or five, and a thorough cleaning inside. I have spent all of a half-hour inside the rig. I did notice a musty smell, and the bathroom tile floor seemed to have condensation on it. I would be shocked if there isn't a roof leak somewhere. I have restored two travel trailers in the past, but this is by far the biggest camper we have had.
I look forward to meeting you all and chatting. Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you feel called to share.
Here goes nothing!! ;D