Jeffrey Burger Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Purchased 1993 Itasca Spirit in June with 138,000 mi. New engine 20,000 miles.( Original trans..) 1. 2 new tires. 2. Rubbed off all cracked stripes & re-striped exterior after restoring fiberglass siding...then 6 coats of Zep "wet look" floor finish. 3. Painted front and rear bumpers black, hood white. 4. Sealed aluminum roof and seams. 5. Shimmed fridge door for proper closing 6. Adjusted entry door and used several new screws to the slightly loose and rattling frame. 7. Replaced valve stems in lav.faucet 8. Replaced broken porch light with led model 9. Replaced holding tank sensors 10. "Zepped" all interior wood cabinets and vinyl floor 11. Bought 2000W. Generator 12. Bought portable A/C 13. Seat covers and floor mats in cab 14. Removed broken furnace - connected 10' hose to existing LP and using quick connect for new Mr. Heater. 15. Caulked leaking Fantastic Fan mount. 16. Caulked leaking clearance lights 17. Caulked bath fixtures and around kitchen counter 18. Replaced all interior lights w/LEDs. 19. Put 3000 miles on it and camped 7 times or so. Leaving for a family reunion (2000 miles). Next Wednesday..wonder how she will do going over the Grapevine in So. Cal.? 20. Oh yea...2 oil changes now using synthetic oil...trans. flush. Purchased for $9500 Total approximate cost to date. $12,000. Sooo glad I'm retired now!. 21. Forgot about the new windshield for the cracked and leaking one. 22. Repaired radio antenna 23. Installed microwave 24. Made new stove cover 25. Used recharge kit for r134 cab air.(still cold after 3months (for now)! Just got back from So.Cal trip...2200 miles with no issues...Yay! (Solid 15 mpg. Used 1 quart of oil, slowest on steepest grades 45mph- 50mph on steep grades. Average cruising speed throughout trip 60mph (3VZE engine). Edited October 30, 2016 by Jeffrey Burger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ppr Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Phew I'm tired just reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 It's all good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri B Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hi jeffery, can you please give me some information about how you restored the fiberglass siding. Thanks Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi Sherri & Welcome! I have a post describing the entire process of restoring fiberglass called the Magic of Zep. I was inspired by Jeffrey! He's amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) October 2017 update...had valve job done on engine along with timing belt, hoses, fan belts, plugs and wires..idles well now even though gas mileage is still around 13 hwy @ 60mph. Burnt exhaust valve was culprit. We have put about 10,000 miles since July 2016 and are now in our 3rd. multi week trip in Vancouver BC with our cats. Replaced all four mini blinds after one broke...(Canadian exchange rate was greatly appreciated)! We will be headed back home to Vancouver USA after this 3 week outing with our cats. Oh yes, total amount spent on our Toy to date is approximately $15,000 which includes new tires, muffler and engine repair. Forgot to mention re-installing front and side over cab windows and painted bathroom sink, toilet lid and shower pan with Krylon paint for plastic. Edited October 26, 2017 by Jeffrey Burger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Ha! Good picture. How did you handle the diesel exhaust fumes on your lovely campsite Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 We held our breath when possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Reminds me of 'camping' at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Looks good! At $15k you are still not into it for the 1st year depreciation on a new one......and you would not have had all that fun and met all these super cool people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I probably could get between $12,000 -$15,000 if I were to sell it. My wife and I are kind of attached to it- almost like a member of the family!!! Weird but fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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