The upside of buying a 1989 Class C RV and getting completely screwed over in the process is that you get to learn a lot about a lot of things you had never even considered before.
For example. A Class C RV is like a house…and a truck. Which means, that you need to look at all the things you would look at when you buy a truck (engine, tires, certification, etc) as well as all the things you look at when you buy a house (walls, floors, electrical, plumbing).
We did very little inspection. I fell in love with the layout. So I convinced my partner that it was the best thing ever, and I bought it.
When we got home (literally, seconds after we parked it), we discovered that the entire back end was completely rotten. Initial quote for repair – 3-4 grand.
The fine folks at the repair shop took off the back wall. Then called me in. It was worse that they thought. Partial floor and partial side wall replacement was also necessary.
I cried a lot. Final bill from the RV repair shop – 6 grand.
That of course, doesn’t include all the actual internal work that we have done/are planning to do. We spent 6 grand. And it looks just like when we bought it.
Sigh.
But, you have an RV!! How cool is that!? Where is the first trip??
well, darling…remember how I told you we’d be dropping by on the long weekend if you were around?
that is our maiden voyage!
Should I have a bottle of champaign ready to smash on the front? Wait, that’s just boats isn’t it?
NO ONE IS SMASHING ANYTHING ON THE RV.
(sorry – been saying the same gd thing to my kids)