| Buying a 1973 GMC Motorhome [message #302084] |
Mon, 13 June 2016 17:30  |
theresa1987
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Registered: June 2016
Location: San Francisco
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Hello everyone!
I am new to the RV community and I have a lot to learn. I am looking into buying a 1973 GMC Motorhome.
The RV lowdown
38k miles. Current owner bought this motorhome non running for $3200. He is a mechanic himself that repairs Ferraris and also does work on RVs. He installed 6 new tires and spare. Fuel hoses have been changed. New Carburetor. Transmission is good. Water hoses are new. 50 gallon gas tank. Roof is good since its aluminum. Not an RV pro but I am assuming that is a good thing.
Biggest repair: two rear airbags which he is repairing for me.
The owner mentioned he found termites in one cupboard but that he exterminated I just wonder if they spread to other areas? I did some research and I heard that termites in an RV are less common. Strange, right?
He mentioned if I paid in cash he would sell it for $4500. My initial thoughts are it is older, rare and would be hard to find parts if things goes wrong but its low in cost, and I could make it work, I hope! I already have been working with this particular seller for a while so I would like to buy from him.
She wouldn't be driven around a large amount and would mostly be parked and temporarily lived out of.
My questions are:
Does this seem like a good purchase?
What are typical issues this RV runs into?
Are the termites a deal breaker?
Any other questions I should ask or things I should know?
Willing to put a couple grand in this RV but I don't want this to be a money hole and complete nightmare.
Thanks!
Theresa
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