| Relocating a 76 Eleganza [message #155379] |
Wed, 04 January 2012 13:54  |
FleagleTheBeagle
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Registered: January 2012
Location: Austin
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I'm new to the GMC Motorhome and this forum and I'm looking for a little advice. I purchased a '76 Eleganza a few months ago anticipating a relocation to where the motorhome is. That relocation didn't happen. My Eleganza is in Washington state and I'm in TX. The Eleganza had been sitting for years before I purchased it. While stored, it was kept heated and winterized but not driven routinely. I inspected what I knew to look for at purchase (no apparent frame rust, does need shoes/pads/tires, airbags inflate and stay up, gen runs) and was able to get it running (carb cleaned, gas replaced/flushed) and drove it about 100mi before storing again pending my relocation (which didn't happen). Seemed to run strong.
My questions:
What additional maintenance should I consider before embarking on a 2K mi road trip to bring her back to TX?
If I have major mechanical issues along the way, anyone have advice on towing? Hopefully I'm just being overly prepared and not jinxing myself.
I have some sentiment for keeping the GMC but this might be too much for my wallet to withstand if I have issues along the way. If I decide not to bring her back this trip (I'll be up that way in a week), any advice for storage options or selling options for the mid-Washington area? Thanks.
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