The Great Loop RV/Rinker style

Black_Diamond

Not really a great loop if you didn’t run thru Michigan! 😆

Handymans342

Black_Diamond said:

Not really a great loop if you didn’t run thru Michigan! 😆

Well I was on the border!

PickleRick

Dont go to Pittsburg during the winter.  The ice up there gets "slippy"!

Handymans342

Alswagg said:

This winter, Handy is going to return to Michigan and go sledding with me 

Or you could come down here and jet ski between the gators. 🤓

PickleRick

I haven't ever gotten to eat fresh gator.  Highs here are now in the 70s and lows in the 50s, it feels like fall. Its going to be a long miserable winter.  

Aqua_Aura

As I said before we have been tossing around the idea of getting a small truck bed camper or trailer. Well it just so happens I have the opportunity to buy a 2005 Winnebago Sightseer I think its the 30B model it has an 8.1 with 65k. Price is atleast 10k below what they sell for as this is coming from family so priced to sell 😆.

Anyone have any thoughts? Never owned an RV before. 

Handymans342

Aqua_Aura said:

As I said before we have been tossing around the idea of getting a small truck bed camper or trailer. Well it just so happens I have the opportunity to buy a 2005 Winnebago Sightseer I think its the 30B model it has an 8.1 with 65k. Price is atleast 10k below what they sell for as this is coming from family so priced to sell 😆.

Anyone have any thoughts? Never owned an RV before. 

Most RV systems are the same as boats. Check the tire date codes before you buy. The 8.1 is a fuel hog. 

Aqua_Aura

All the tires and brakes are new. I did see the 8.1 gets less mpg then the standard 6.8 v10 I trust the 8.1 more. Transmission is 4L85e which seems to be good as well. Reading online apparently Winnebago is a really good brand? I have obviously heard of them but this is very far out of my knowledge base. 

Handymans342

They are good as all the rest. Tiffen is the best IMO

Handymans342

2005 is too old for my liking

Aqua_Aura

Are you thinking maybe some systems may be nearing end of life and maybe needing to upgrade electronics? Looks like the cheapest ones I see are around 25 and most are 30-35. I was told I could get it for 15 as they are picking up there new 40' next week so they don't need the old one. 15 leaves me a lot of room for upgrades and fixes if needed. 

Handymans342

Mostly AC, roof, all the joints around anything on the roof, etc. 
Does it have a slide out room? Any water leak stains? How is the front end? Ball joints?? Shocks? 

Handymans342

You can get an RV inspector like a boat survey 

Aqua_Aura

Those two post sum it up perfectly for me. I will look into all of that, just needed a little guidance. It's in California which helps with lack of rain. It does have one slide out. 

Handymans342

Just saw one on you tube. Did it sit in the sun everyday? All the ones I’ve seen are pretty faded. 

Aqua_Aura

I am not sure where they parked it, I haven't been to their house since they purchased it a couple years back. I'll have him do a video call with me and show me everything. Definitely not looking for a project so I'll make sure all the main stuff is solid. I don't mind the small fixes or upgrades. 

Handymans342

Aqua_Aura said:

I am not sure where they parked it, I haven't been to their house since they purchased it a couple years back. I'll have him do a video call with me and show me everything. Definitely not looking for a project so I'll make sure all the main stuff is solid. I don't mind the small fixes or upgrades. 

Make him hook up the water, electric and run everything. Make sure none of the holding tanks leak. Run generator and run everything on the generator. 

Dream_Inn

Handy is sure making the RV sounds as high maintenance as a boat!

Handymans342

Dream_Inn said:

Handy is sure making the RV sounds as high maintenance as a boat!

Everything needs maintenance, even the Admirals

Aqua_Aura

My aunt just sent me pictures of the RV. Looks really nice of course I need to check out deeper than just the looks. Link below with pictures. 

2005 Sightseer 27C 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3kaXcQSm2hxwyPqq7

randy56

For only 15k that would be a good price point to see if you will use it. or the family even like's it. next year you can make a profit. You have nothing to lose. 

Handymans342

Aqua_Aura said:

My aunt just sent me pictures of the RV. Looks really nice of course I need to check out deeper than just the looks. Link below with pictures. 

2005 Sightseer 27C 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3kaXcQSm2hxwyPqq7

Yes, not bad. 

reneechris14

I agree 15k buy it thats a greet price. Look like a nice unit.

Willhound

Looks like nice shape for sure. Retirement is coming soon and like Handy we're considering a nomadic RV lifestyle. Probably go 5th wheel however so no extra vehicle needed for grocery runs etc.
But that does look like a sweet deal.

Aqua_Aura

That's why we were looking at trailers so we could have a vehicle with us. Anytime I find a decent trailer though it's smaller than this and more if not the same price. We'll probably just buy it cause hey why not. We were gonna rent an RV to go meet my aunt and uncle halfway and that was gonna cost atleast $1200 for the 5 days so it would already save me $1200 right away. 

Handymans342

1200 plus fuel at 8 mpg

Aqua_Aura

Yeah saves me about 150-200 in fuel for only having to drive the one way home. Ok Handy I think I may be joining you on the RV thing but I'm still keeping the boat 😆

Handymans342

Yeah if all the guys had an RV we could have a rendezvous somewhere 

reneechris14

RV's don't float steve??

Handymans342

reneechris14 said:

RV's don't float steve??

Sure they do.