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Old 06-25-2015, 10:45 AM   #1
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I've decided my 1997 is vintage

Why?

Because just about everything is broken or in need of some sort of repair, replacement or updating.

She turns 19 next month. Essentially one year away from I guess really being "vintage" but you guy in this forum are going to be stuck with me anyway. This is where I will post up my progress and update photos.

Sorry.
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Old 06-25-2015, 11:22 AM   #2
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Soo...you're rested up from your trip home.
What's first?


Everything OK mechanically?

Is it mostly cosmetic?
Any leaks?
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No leaks. Here's the list so far. Not necessarily in any order. Most of the stuff is very piddly, niggly little things that no one wanted to have to pay someone to fix.

Alternator not charging (making progress on this one)
Tachometer not working (linked to alternator problem)
Holding tanks leaking from knife valves
A couple of cargo doors don't open
Generator slide hydraulics leaking
Driver's window frosted like Christmas
Headlights yellow and dingy
Air step cover not functioning
12 volt accessory charging ports not functioning
Two 20" TVs are garbage and make a lot of noise
Wheels in need of serious polishing
Two Fantastic fans no functioning
Front door latch doesn't work (striker/door catch missing)
Steering wheel off center (has a pull to the right too)
A couple of drawers don't latch (latches are broken)
Toilet room door won't lock in open position

If I come up with any more, I'll come back and amend this list. For now, below is the progress report...

First things first...


To


Then...


To










Still trying to source the latch for the door. Fantastic Fans have had parts ordered and should be here next week. Lots of stuff has been removed, cleaned and/or repainted, mostly on the inside thus far.

Still a long way to go, but it's been enjoyable fun so far.
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Old 06-26-2015, 10:58 AM   #4
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If that list of problems makes it vintage there are lot of 2015 motor homes that are vintage too.
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No leaks. Here's the list so far. Not necessarily in any order. Most of the stuff is very piddly, niggly little things that no one wanted to have to pay someone to fix.

Alternator not charging (making progress on this one)
Tachometer not working (linked to alternator problem)
Holding tanks leaking from knife valves
A couple of cargo doors don't open
Generator slide hydraulics leaking
Driver's window frosted like Christmas
Headlights yellow and dingy
Air step cover not functioning
12 volt accessory charging ports not functioning
Two 20" TVs are garbage and make a lot of noise
Wheels in need of serious polishing
Two Fantastic fans no functioning
Front door latch doesn't work (striker/door catch missing)
Steering wheel off center (has a pull to the right too)
A couple of drawers don't latch (latches are broken)
Toilet room door won't lock in open position

If I come up with any more, I'll come back and amend this list. For now, below is the progress report...
Hey come on, that just looks like a typical punch list from brand new off the lot.

My definition has been when parts is when parts are no longer available.
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Old 06-26-2015, 11:57 AM   #6
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Cool

I think you may be right castrol. My 1997 Bounder we just bought has had to have a new CB-115 circuit board and isolator solenoid in the battery control center, coolant overflow reservoir, water heater ECO & Thermostat, and now starter solenoid for the Onan. I feel like I bought stock high and the bottom fell out of it.
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If that list of problems makes it vintage there are lot of 2015 motor homes that are vintage too.
Hahahaha. That made me laugh out loud in Bealls while my wife shops. Now people are looking at me.
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Hey come on, that just looks like a typical punch list from brand new off the lot.

My definition has been when parts is when parts are no longer available.
Well I'm not having a tremendous amount of luck finding parts. I thought most of it would be a cakewalk but I turned out to be wrong on that front.
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Looking good so far.. I am sure you've already looked, but I've had great luck on Amazon for a lot of RV related things I've been doing in my build.
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Looking good so far.. I am sure you've already looked, but I've had great luck on Amazon for a lot of RV related things I've been doing in my build.
Yeah, I keep hitting Amazon looking for items. I've got a few pieces in and now that we are back from our 10 day business trip, I can start working on it again!

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So far everything looks like it's coming along great...wheels and lenses shined up really nice! I did air dryer cartridge this weekend and you might want to add that to the general maintenance list as well...I had the old style and updated the whole housing as I had one from the big rigs new in the box.
Keep up the great work and best of luck with it all!
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More added to the list.

Got a weight on it.


New tail lights.




Couple of new tires. Firestone FS561.



Fixed the entry door to actually work like an entry door.



Both Fantastic fans repaired.
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LEDs taillights are always a good choice. The instant on factor draws much more attention, as the turn on is more abrupt. Also knocks off another 1/2 second off their reaction time, although its not like you are going to out brake a car that would be following you.
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LEDs taillights are always a good choice. The instant on factor draws much more attention, as the turn on is more abrupt. Also knocks off another 1/2 second off their reaction time, although its not like you are going to out brake a car that would be following you.
Yeah, the lenses were all cracked and leaking water. I had to remove all the bulbs and clean the contacts as I only had two working at a time. They would do this weird blinking when the brakes or blinkers were used. It was definitely time to replace. But why go with just new lenses...upgrade to LED!
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