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4running · 10-07-2017, 03:15 PM

Good Day!

I am considering traveling a distance to buy a Vintage Holiday Rambler Class C. Does anyone know what these coaches are made of? I believe it has a one piece roof but I am not certain of the sides. Can someone help who has seen one of these in person?

beamisl · 10-07-2017, 03:22 PM

Wow, don't have an answer but that looks in pretty good shape especially considering it's age.

4running · 10-07-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by beamisl

Wow, don't have an answer but that looks in pretty good shape especially considering it's age.

Any opinions on the roof?

Zoom45 · 10-07-2017, 04:15 PM

I have a 1988 model and it is all aluminum frame and the roof is all aluminum. Never had a roof leak. Mine has the seam tape over the joints where the front and rear cap meets like yours too.
Zoom45

Zoom45 · 10-07-2017, 04:17 PM

The sides are aluminum too. The rear cap and the front of the sleeper over the cab are fiberglass.
Zoom45

4running · 10-07-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoom45

I have a 1988 model and it is all aluminum frame and the roof is all aluminum. Never had a roof leak. Mine has the seam tape over the joints where the front and rear cap meets like yours too.
Zoom45

Hi,

Just to clarify the internal frame structure is aluminum, and the roof and sides are aluminum as well?

4running · 10-07-2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoom45

The sides are aluminum too. The rear cap and the front of the sleeper over the cab are fiberglass.
Zoom45

Got it! Thanks!

I am guessing you have been pleased with its construction over the years?

Zoom45 · 10-07-2017, 05:47 PM

It had 26,000 when I got it. Only trouble was the converter came apart internally stopping up the exhaust which made it lose power when running but it would cool off then run again. I fixed that and have installed new tires and fuel pumps. It also had 3 broken exhaust studs on the manifold so I had to fix that too. The body hasn't been any trouble except the decals were in bad shape so I'm taking them off and painting it now. All the appliances work. I'm happy with it but it's always little things to fix on it since it is pretty old.

6x16inside · 10-07-2017, 10:06 PM

My 91 HR is 37 feet so all I can say is can I have the spare tire door? LOL

SMB · 10-11-2017, 06:44 PM

Roof and sides as previously outlined. Looks like the roof was sealed with Enturabond tape (spelling) which lasts for a long time, pray you don't have to remove it. From pics they look solid, and dry.
My '96 was similar story, 28K miles when bought, later took 6,700 mile circle tour with no mechanical or coach problems.

Enjoy.

6x16inside · 10-29-2017, 10:43 PM

Did you buy it??!
The rear end looks exactly like my 37 ft class A sans spare tire door which I am going to make a new one with a panel of the diamond tread sheet metal they have at Home Depot and 2 hinges and a slide lock with padlock ability.

If it hasn't been used all along or for a very long time, you'll be replacing tires and pretty much anything else made of rubber. My brake lines waited until I arrived at the mechanics a week after driving her from Plano, TX to OKC where they literally crumbled between his fingers!!

QuietWater · 10-30-2017, 05:53 PM

Ditto on replacing rubber lines. Start at the fuel tank and work forward. My '84 is all aluminum from frame to roof. It has never leaked and still shines up nice. The decals are not cracked or peeling. I've had some engine carburetor problems, nothing major. Be sure to locate any gas line filters and replace them. You may or may not have an electric fuel pump. Mine did not and I added one.

beamisl · 10-31-2017, 08:05 AM

4running,

We looked at a lot of MH's prior to purchasing ours 3 yrs ago. I walked each roof. Every inch of it. Some we did not buy because the roof was mushy. It gave when you walked on it. When kneeling down and pushing on it you could feel the give which meant the roof was damaged underneath. Weak spot. A leaky roof is the doom of your RV.

I would do this with any RV you are looking at. A roof can be recoated, replaced, but when there are soft spots it goes a whole lot deeper. The costs rises with deeper repairs.

I check my roof twice a year, Spring and Fall, and reseal anything that is questionable. Our roof is good and I expect it to last for many years yet. When we do have to have it redone, we will have a company do it as I have no interest and not the tools to handle the job.

We maintain everything on the rig. Constant maintenance because we don't want damage due to lack of care. I have heard that removing the Eternabond tape is a nightmare so look up threads here for info on it.

Did you purchase it? Lynne

tizzel · 10-31-2017, 08:28 AM

That coach looks to be in outstanding condition for it's age, the tape used on the roof joints is called tar tape and can be removed with any petroleum based solvent and replaced with Eternabond tape if needed thou yours looks to be in fantastic shape.

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