Winnebago elandan 37'

[Claudio and Christine]

Hello everyone I have not been on here in a while but I did find a 37 foot Winnebago Elandan
Cheap and local.....
Runs but needs work.....

 

[Claudio and Christine]

Looking for fellow RVers in South Florida
Gonna need help with this one
I work 40 hours a week and don't have much time to work on Winnebago
Plan is to redo interior and get everything running right

 

[Claudio and Christine]

Need tips on what to look for....
What to say away from......
Will be going to look at the Winnebago in two weeks......
Even though the price is good I should not buy it because...???
Thank you for time

 

[John Canfield]

What model year is the Elandan? If you don't have much time or resources ($$), an old RV can be a huge money pit.

 

[Claudio and Christine]

1987 elandan
37 foot with tag axle
Digital dash

Just curious on what to stay away from......?????

 

[John Canfield]

...Just curious on what to stay away from......?????

Anything that old will mostly require lots of work and money to bring it to good operating and running condition. Consider something smaller and much newer.

 

[Claudio and Christine]

I want a 37 foot elandan.....
And I know it's gonna need work...
Just wanna know what to say away from.....what kind of problems are not worth the time.....
So when I see it in person I'll know what to look for......

 

[John Hilley]

If I were doing it I would correct any mechanical, structural or weather worthiness issues first then start with most important systems and finish with decor and entertainment. Systems to check would be electrical, 120 volt AC and 12 volt DC and generator. Inverter if installed. Water, water pump, hot and cold at all fixtures, water heater. Next appliances. Stove top and oven if equipped and microwave. HVAC, dash and coach AC and furnace.

If you break it down into these systems you can systematically make progress. Might be a several year project. A local person has an Elandan in perfect condition. It is a beautiful coach. At least in Florida you can work on it year round outside.

 

[Claudio and Christine]

Pics

 

[Claudio and Christine]

More pics...

 

[John Canfield]

Here's a series of articles about buying an RV - good reading. I can easily see the Elandan restoration costing thousands of dollars just in parts (new tires, appliances, suspension parts, etc.)  The exterior looks like it is gel coat that has completely chalked, I have no idea if the finish can be restored.  If not, a paint job itself will cost thousands of dollars.

If you buy it and manage to get it running without restoring the exterior finish, many RV parks won't want an old and crummy looking RV on their property. We have had several of them have asked us what year model is our coach.

 

[John Hilley]

How many miles on it. It looks like you have your work cut out for you. I think maybe for you the restoration phase is as much what you want to do as using it.

A good friend bought a 99 Chieftan to use mostly for tailgating at NDSU Bison football games. He and his two sons and wife have done a great job of restoring it. He took it to Iowa City, IA last week where NDSU beat Iowa 23 to21. He has replaced the microwave, the couch and all of the TVs. He has done every thing in Bison green and gold.

 

[Claudio and Christine]

I will check into the mileage.....
I have few more pics but can't upload them.....
I keep getting a message saying I've met my max......
Thank you again