thollin

1984 Dolphin proudly parked in Telluride, Co

Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my first post. After looking at two motorhomes ( and walking away) I bought a 1984 dolphin with the mid dinette floor plan. 64000 miles but it'll soon have 2,000 more as I am getting it ready for its first voyage across the country. I'll be living in the rig this summer so I'm sure I'll be spending plenty of time in the forum looking for ways to better my home. Pics will follow. Thanks again.

Thanks so much for the responses. One more piece of info that can be beneficial; the unit I'm looking at is listed at $3,500 and is in the southeast so I don't think wintery condition wear is much of a concern. I live in Colorado now but am from SC and plan on driving it back to Colorado to live in for the summer. I'm really excited to be an RV owner and I especially appreciate the response that mentioned not letting my emotions fog me from making a good decision. My current check list: Electrical (both while plugged in and with Generator running) : all sockets, appliance, AC unit, lights Plumbing : toilet, sink Structural : no mushy walls, no peeling wall paper, water stains, seals on all windows, seals on door, rust Mechanical : test drive, tires, lights What do you all feel like is a reasonable amount of wear in any of these areas considering the price? Thanks again for any continued help.

Hi. I'm in the market for an RV as a place to live this summer and then to have for long trips twice a year. This will be my first RV purchase and so I don't really know what to look for when inspecting the vehicle. Currently I'm in touch with someone who is selling a 1984 dolphin with 57,000 miles. They say that everything runs good and there are no mechanical issues and that the living area has no leaks. I'm looking for help from someone who is familiar with this model that can tell me what I need to be looking for before making this purchase. Thanks in advance.