advice for an rv newbie please (1 Viewer)

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jethro

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hi there. i have been offered a winnebago chief in part ex for my converted library truck. i was hoping to downsize and its more or less the same size but i am considering it because it might be more practical but know nothing about american rvs. could anyone offer me any advice. i'm a very capable diy-er and converted my own truck. i'm concerned about spares, reliability, bodywork etc.
any advice will be much appreciated...cheers..........geoff
 
Aug 14, 2007
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hi there. i have been offered a winnebago chief in part ex for my converted library truck. i was hoping to downsize and its more or less the same size but i am considering it because it might be more practical but know nothing about american rvs. could anyone offer me any advice. i'm a very capable diy-er and converted my own truck. i'm concerned about spares, reliability, bodywork etc.
any advice will be much appreciated...cheers..........geoff

Hi Jethro,

Your request for advice is huuuuge!

Spares: There are a few suppliers on the forum and generally not a problem
Reliability: These are big motors with big engines, usually very reliable
Bodywork: Depending on the age there will almost certainly be some delamination. The important thing is to confirm it has been treated.
Etc: Err how long is a piece of string!

I guess you need to tell us where you are then meet up with another RVer.

Regards

Chris
 
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jethro

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hi chris. i'm up in bolton, lancashire.
my truck has a ply/fibreglass body and is problem free. guess i'm lucky. can i pressume that rv bodywork is the same construction as uk caravans ?
i used to work for a bespoke caravan builder so not too shy at fixing most bits and pieces but i know delamination can be a serious problem. don't want to have to encounter any serious bodywork problems tho. i will have to press the owner and find out exactly what condition it's in. he did say the body was "tatty" but that could cover all sorts. cheers.....geoff

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Aug 14, 2007
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Hi Geoff,

Have you not seen the RV yet?

Anyone who describes the body as tatty makes for a little concern.

Construction is I believe similar to caravan.

I am suprised no one has come forward yet. Must be someone from that area.

We are in Devizes, Wiltshire so other end of country.

Regards

Chris
 
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jethro

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hi there. sorry don't know the year yet and no, i haven't seen the rv.
i thought i should do some homework before i considered travelling to leicester area to view it. buying something so cheap causes me concern but appreciate the owner being open about it's condition. i'm off to devon in a couple of weeks and think i will drop in for a look on the way and give you all an update / chuckle when i get back. thanks ....geoff

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