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Tommyr1k · 10-11-2017, 04:42 PM

Hello all, I’m new to this forum and new to owning a motorhome. I have a few questions that hopefully you all can help me answer. Well first off I bought an 04 four winds infinity motorhome from a friend knowing that it’s been sitting for a while and needs a little tic. On the drive home I had the calipers lock up on me and had to have it towed to the dealer. I later found out that that model had a recall for the calipers doing the exact thing that occurred. Unfortunately workhorse only covered the calipers and not the other damage that occurred (rotors, sensors, pads, and brake lines) . On top of all that it was in desperate need of new tires. I also knew it had a hydraulic leak for the leveling system. The shop is now in the process of fixin all that and I was told that the hydraulic pump was wired wrong because the pump turns on when you turn on the pump switch. He said it should only come on when you actuate a leveler/pop out. Is this correct? Was also wondering what else I can expect from this motorhome sitting. Forgot to mention it only has 9k miles on it. Thanks in advance for everyone’s help.

A Traveler · 10-11-2017, 05:23 PM

A 13 year old motor home with only 9,000 miles? Ouch. Get out your checkbook.

Plan on replacing everything that is rubber. Sitting that long without being driven on a regular basis means that all the rubber hoses and seals will have dried out and rotted. Same for slide and window seals.

You should change all the fluids (engine oil and coolant, generator oil and coolant, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid) and filters (oil, air and fuel) as a minimum.

Batteries? If they are original, they will all need replaced, too.

I hope you bought it cheap because you're going to spend several thousand dollars on this rig over the next few months.

MSHappyCampers · 10-11-2017, 06:17 PM

Hi !

Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Congrats on the new rig! Keep her between the ditches!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

FatChance · 10-11-2017, 07:24 PM

Did you have a reputable RV professional check out the coach before you bought it?

Tommyr1k · 10-12-2017, 04:44 AM

I am a mechanic. The only reason I had a shop take care of the brake work was because I was in transit and it was so far from home. Thought I catch a break with it havin the caliper recall but I was wrong.

Tommyr1k · 10-12-2017, 04:46 AM

Battery’s are new. I plan on changing all fluids and yes I got an amazing deal on it.

Tommyr1k · 10-12-2017, 05:09 AM

I’d also like to know a good website to buy parts. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks

6x16inside · 10-13-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by A Traveler

A 13 year old motor home with only 9,000 miles? Ouch. Get out your checkbook.

Plan on replacing everything that is rubber. Sitting that long without being driven on a regular basis means that all the rubber hoses and seals will have dried out and rotted. Same for slide and window seals.

You should change all the fluids (engine oil and coolant, generator oil and coolant, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid) and filters (oil, air and fuel) as a minimum.

Batteries? If they are original, they will all need replaced, too.

I hope you bought it cheap because you're going to spend several thousand dollars on this rig over the next few months.

I gave 7800 for a 91 HR Imperial 37 fter that sat for I don't know how long and whose seller lied out her teeth and whose buyer knew nothing other than it basically looked good.
Amazingly, I made it home from Plano, TX to OKC and later to a shop upon which time as you stated, the rubber brake lines literally crumbled in the guys fingers!!

I've spent about 3600 on engine and parts, labor and new needs mechanically. Shocks, stuts, etc. Strong, well running engine however.
I've spent maybe 300 remodeling the interior to my tastes and 400 for a plumber to fix a few leaks in the kitchen sink, change out the faucet and cap off the bathroom lines so I could remove that and its cabinet for space.
I still have the cost of 3-5 batteries and some sort of generator and tires all around before I can try out my first real trip.
Knowing I don't have to make payments for years on end: Priceless

Tommyr1k · 10-14-2017, 05:37 AM

Nice to hear of someone in the same boat. I paid 8k for this one and it’s not in bad shape at all. The tires were crazy expensive. I’m hoping I won’t have too many issues with all the rubber on this thing especially considering it’s been kept indoors most of its life.

Charlie 5320 · 10-14-2017, 06:26 AM

Well if you only paid 8 grand for a 04 MH you could spend a few grand on it and still be in good shape on it. You can almost figure on tires and brakes on any MH you buy. Most of the time MH only go up for sale after they have sat unused for a few years. Lots of them out there that don't really get used much after the new wears off.

6x16inside · 10-14-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommyr1k

Nice to hear of someone in the same boat. I paid 8k for this one and it’s not in bad shape at all. The tires were crazy expensive. I’m hoping I won’t have too many issues with all the rubber on this thing especially considering it’s been kept indoors most of its life.

Like how crazy expensive? I've heard at least 1800?

Tommyr1k · 10-14-2017, 01:18 PM

$2700 for 6 tires size 245/75r22.5 I believe they overcharged me for these but unfortunately my equipment at my shop won’t do that size and they were ready to blow. As I stated earlier I was trying to get her home but the brakes didn’t allow that