I'll be doing the axle first. Test drove and it's a sweet ride. Love driving a stick after all these years. Wow 4 speed lol. How fast do you go with a four speed? (With new axle installed.)
I'm picking it up in the morning. He didn't want me to pay tonight, because he knew nothing about the axle. He's going to read about it and most likely, take something off the purchase price. (He's only selling to help his daughter pay for college, loves the camper.) He's good friends with a good friend and understands I'm about to spend some $$. All good.
Didn't hear anything bad while driving. Had it up to 55 almost. I'm timid. Only thing was super old water leak stains on underneath plywood (just a bit, still in great shape) around the over-cab front window. The mattress has been entirely replaced, along with all other upholstery Excellent condition. I banged around the body, didn't feel anything soft. I owned a Lance trailer. Leaked right out of the factory. I understand sealing, so cool with that part.
Someone has loved this camper before. Based on his purely science-geek BLM background, I have a feeling that the original owner was a hippy who could care less about the recall and repair.
Otherwise, everything works and in looking again, the bathroom isn't so bad afterall. Might actually be just discoloration from age. Unbelievable counter space!