[New Member 1988 Toyota Dolphin]

Looks great,  can you tell me where I can find the info on fixing a sagging roof? I'm just beginning a complete remodel myself and you've given me inspiration.

[Dometic Penguin Roof A/C--]

My 2012 Lazy Daze has one, we are very happy with it. We use it mostly for the AC and a few times the heat pump, both keep the temp where you set it. The thermostats takes a little figuring out.

[Saying hello with pictures (warning questions inside)]

I'm heading down the same road as you, I will probably gut the whole thing and start fresh. let's share progress, ideas and whatever else.

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Well, today didn't go as planned. As far as I can tell its not getting gas, I can keep it going with ether but it will need further investigation. I know it's crazy to think this but the tires look pretty good, no signs of cracking at all, they were new when it was parked eight years ago, and it was out of the sun for the most part and still had air, what do you think? Is there any way to tell for sure?

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3 hours ago, WME said:

Ok if your going to under take this, you need an idea how it was built. This gives you some idea of what your going to be dealing with.

http://www.doityourselfrv.com/jayco-makes-jay-flight-travel-trailer-just-7-hours/

Thanks WME, the project is underway! just cleaned out all the junk, removed all the cushions (except the couch, need to look into how to remove it) and lit off some foggers to kill current residents overnight. If all goes well tomorrow I will get it started and take it to a car wash to clean it up before the real work begins. 

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9 hours ago, linda s said:

Yes you can still get the window bead rubber. If there's anything not available lots of guys here are spectacular at improvising. I love to see stuff saved too. Hope you go for it

Linda S

Thanks Linda, good to know

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Totem, your a genius, the owner just called and said he would accept $500, looks like the journey begins. Thanks for the help getting me here, I'm confident you will be hearing from me again as I begin, and if there are other members who have been down this road and have documented it I would love to know. 

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The owner is pretty firm at $1500. So if I pull the trigger, are items like window rubber still avail, or is it part of the adventure trying to find stuff? I have rebuilt plenty of old cars and am used to combing through classifieds and junk yards, but I have never rebuilt a motor home.

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32 minutes ago, Totem said:

tell him you will remove it for him for $500 before the township does for zoning violations.

then put it in the pole barn brake out the beer, saw zaw and cut cancer and turn that turd into a $20,000 RV. prolly will only cost you $3000. I am assuming it has a 6 lug axle in the back yes? if not i would pass even at $500.

Heres the thing, no matter whos rig you buy you will end up replacing everything anyway. Its what we all do. by only investing $500 you can really do more with less and make some people smile. The best restorations come from the trash in my opine. Had I not insisted on a sun rader i would have gotten something similar to this; if i could have even found one.

Yes, it has the six lug axle. I'm leaning your direction, I hate to see things rot away that could be restored. I'm sure half way into it I would have wished I listened to JJrbus and Back East Don. I'll make the offer and keep you posted.

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Well, now I really need help. There is wood rot across the whole length of the front window that extends around the living room wall to the kitchen, all the cabinets on that side will need to come down and it even appear the outside in bulging out because for the swelling. It looks like the rot stops before the shower. the dinette side of the camper looks fine. The roof seems to sag from the inside and looking at the outside it dips in at the same spot. The floor appears good all around but the ceiling in some areas is wrinkled. The outside looks bad but is mostly very bad mold and oxidation. The owner will take $1500 for it. Not sure at this point. Observations and opinions??

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I'll be taking a closer look this evening and will post some pics, thanks for all the advice

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Thanks Jim, I think I'll spend a little time trying to get it running before I buy. The truth is, I saw it sitting behind a guys barn for the last 10 years and it never moved, so finally I left a note on his door and he said he would sell it. He tried to start it himself but said the gas had gone bad and is clogging the lines. I like taking old things and restoring them, its kinda a hobby of mine. If all goes well I'm sure I will need much more advice from people here. 

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I will get a better look tomorrow after he removes all his stuff from it, I am pretty good with tools and remodeling stuff so I will be committed to restoring it. I've just never had one of these and do not even know everything I should be looking for. Are there common issues I should be aware of? Great advice on the compression test! 

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I have run across a 1990-1994? Dolphin V6 heavy duty axle with about 100k miles. Its been sitting for many years and appears to have a leak in the overhead window. Other than that is looks pretty straight (lots of oxidation and lots of interior cleaning needed) with only a small dent in the upper back corner. It will not start due to sitting so long but I have been assured it runs fine. The guy wants $2000, would those with experience here give me some direction? many thanks!!