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06-25-2014, 12:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Wellsboro, PA
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Hello! -Newbie/Future Fulltimer w/ Family
Hello Everyone!
My name is Kristine. A friend's neighbor actually gave my fiance, John, and I our 1984 Fleetwood Tioga, which is our current 'project'.
It suffered years of neglect and extensive water damage. The previous owners kept the generator and refrigerator. They also removed the water pump and heater fearing the winter would freeze the system and not knowing how to winterize it. (but promised we can have those once they locate them in their basement) The engine also does not currently run (the previous owner did not know why). Luckily, when we tested the shore power the lights and microwave seemed to work fine.
Our goal is to fix it up suitable for full time living with our 3 month old daughter within the next month or two. We've started on the roof, caulking the sides and replacing the damaged interior.
I look forward to all the knowledge and advice I'm certain we will need in the coming month! We've had some experience rving but never with a task like this!
Thank you all in advance! And nice to meet you all!
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06-25-2014, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
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Good luck with your project.
However, this is a very old and appears to have been a very neglected RV....so please remember that it could also be a very "unsafe" home for your family until it is reconditioned. As a result,
1) Since you will reinstalling and/or re-starting the old appliances please be sure to have a propane certified tech hook-up the connections. Where we live it is also the law that you have a current "gas cert" that the tech should be qualified to issue.
2) Please be sure your CO2/Propane & Smoke detectors are working properly and invest in several high quality fire extinguishers. I believe most RV fires are the result of electrical issues so please have your wiring & electrics inspected....before you move in!
3) Sewer gas is not only unpleasant but can be quite dangerous so be sure the toilet and black tank
Is properly vented and/or not plugged.
4) Where we live...if you plan to drive the RV you would also need to pass a " road worthy" inspection. Regardless, please be safe and ensure your brakes, tires, steering/suspension system is inspected and "safe".
Have fun.....but please be safe.
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Jack & Maggie
04-Rexhall Roseair (37)
Cummins ISC / Spartan
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06-25-2014, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 967
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Whoooops....one last point. If this RV has suffered from extensive water damage & neglect, please open the walls and be sure you are not infected with "mold". Mold is dangerous enough for adults, but even more so for a newborn.
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Jack & Maggie
04-Rexhall Roseair (37)
Cummins ISC / Spartan
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06-25-2014, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
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Welcome to the gang, Kristine & John. Good luck with your project(s). You'll find lots of help here; folks in these forums seem to know just about anything you're looking for. They have helped us a lot. Enjoy!
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06-25-2014, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,893
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Same thoughts regarding the condition......sometimes even free isn't free......Get an inspection of this rig before you sign off to keep it and sink a lot of money into it. Good luck with your decision......however it works out ...... welcome
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06-25-2014, 07:29 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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Best of luck with your project.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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06-25-2014, 08:29 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 29,982
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Good luck with the repairs and renovations. Keep us posted.
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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06-26-2014, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome aboard and good luck on your project.... 
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2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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06-26-2014, 06:56 AM
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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 and glad to meet you!
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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06-26-2014, 08:17 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 53,600
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Hi Kristine & John! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us! 
Hope all goes well with the restoration project! Enjoy the forum!
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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06-28-2014, 06:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: At various Florida State Parks.
Posts: 967
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Welcome to the Forum and we hope you have many wonderful camping adventures once you get your rig up to par. Best of luck with the repairs.
Happy RV'ing
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George and Brenda
2005 Newmar Dutch Star 3810, Spartan with CAT7
2013 Honda Fit
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06-29-2014, 10:11 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Wellsboro, PA
Posts: 2
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Thank you all
Thank you all for your kind words of welcome and excellent suggestions.
The systems checks that were mentioned are very helpful. Hopefully, money permitting, we can have those inspections performed by professionals in the near future. I will let you know how it goes *fingers crossed*.
Hopefully I can post some pics within the next few days as well.
Thank you all again!
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