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02-06-2015, 02:39 PM
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First Time RV Owner
Hello, I just aquired a 1989 Honey Bravo 30' Class A Motorhome, and I have no idea where to begin. I pick up the beast tomorrow, and will start by making a list of things it will need. I have been reading some of the Vintage section, and there is alot to learn. Here is a picture of it where it has been sitting for a few years.
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02-06-2015, 02:43 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new rig.
I'm sure you'll learn a great deal while getting her back on the road and you've come to the right place to learn. 
Best of luck
Rick
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2007 Itasca Ellipse 40FD
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02-06-2015, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 51,175
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Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Congrats on the new rig! I'm sure you will have her in tip-top condition in no time at all!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless! 
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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02-06-2015, 06:03 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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It's good to see it was at least covered with a tarp.
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02-06-2015, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Georgie Boy Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gruney
Hello, I just aquired a 1989 Honey Bravo 30' Class A Motorhome, and I have no idea where to begin. I pick up the beast tomorrow, and will start by making a list of things it will need. I have been reading some of the Vintage section, and there is alot to learn. Here is a picture of it where it has been sitting for a few years.
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I would probably recommend starting by checking the date code on the tires. Don't think of driving it before possibly replacing the tires.
Then, check for water infiltration. Water inside the walls of the RV is not good. A good inspection of the roof and resealing it may be good.
If it hasn't been done recently, replace every belt and rubber engine part you can find.
Change all oils and fluid.
Check the brakes and brake lines.
That should keep you busy for a while.
Above all, have fun. You have just started on an adventure unlike any other.
RVing is the best way to get to where your life is going.
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02-06-2015, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lafayette, La.
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Welcome & good luck on your restoration.
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2011 40' Monaco Cayman PBQ ISC 360
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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02-07-2015, 03:28 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
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Welcome to the Forum and good luck on your project.... 
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2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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02-07-2015, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
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Have fun with your new rig and we are glad yall joined us
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David & Carol
2008 Damon Challenger
RVing is a life style you love so slow down and enjoy
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02-07-2015, 06:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Mass
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Welcome to Irv2 And the fun begins !You have come to the right place for the information your going to need. And congrats!
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02-07-2015, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
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I bought a DP that had sat in place for five years, My advice to you is to investigate the simplest cause for any mechanical problem you face.
My bad generator was a just dirty ground wire. My defective ventilation fan was a dirty switch that needed a shot of WD40. The bad differential/failed brake system/ bad brake release/etc. was just a stuck brake pad that released after some abuse, and was fine. The balky toilet just needed flushing a few times. The leaking propane system just needed a pipe cap.
Have fun and learn a lot. Share your progress with us. How much the rehab will cost depends on your attitude, patience and resourcefulness as much as anything else.
Matt B
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1998 Monaco Windsor
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02-07-2015, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 1,343
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Welcome to the forum!
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Rich & Patricia
06 Outback Sydney M28-FRLS
00 F350 7.3L___some Modifications
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02-07-2015, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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Welcome, glad to meet you!
Tires will most likely need replacing.
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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