39eagle
Rappahannock Academy, VA
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I have been impressed by the knowledge of those who have posted in this forum. That prompts me to ask if someone can provide information on a 1987 Rockwood Motorhome. It has 45,100 miles, power seats and window and cruise control. The motorhome can be purchased for under $10,000.
I realize that the home has a lot of age and the fact that the mileage is low concerns me.
Any information or thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Wayne
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eheading
Lakeland, FL
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The only thing I could provide, would be that we used to own a 1992 Rockwood diesel motorhome, and thought it was an excellent motorhome for the money. It was well built, and had features usually found in a more expensive coach. I understand that the fellow who used to own Rockwood, after selling out to Cobra, and Cobra going bust, bought the factories back, and some of the names and is now producing trailers and motorhomes under the company name, Forest River. I would consider one of them if buying a new coach too.
Ed Headington
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hotjag1
Eastern Wa.
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It sounds like a real deal to me. A friend bought a 1988 Rockwood about 4 years ago for $29,000. He still has it and it is a very well built unit. Alot of the new MH's wouldn't hold up nearly as well after 15 years.
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trailer_parks
Fairbanks, Alaska
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I have a '91 30' Rockwood 454 TBI on the P-30 Chassis. It is a very nice rig. I paid $25k for mine early this summer w/ 69k miles. Alaska prices are a bit higher than everywhere else, and this is a nice RV. So, long story short, I am very happy with mine.
Jason
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hwybnb
Southern California
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Wayne, we have a 1991 30' Rockwood on the Ford chassis. We have owned it since new and have put about 75,000 miles on it. The quality of construction is excellent and we have had very few problems with the house part. The Ford part has also been trouble-free until just recently when we had a major transmission problem, but we do use it hard and pull a heavy toad.
My recommendation is to inspect and check everything to the best of your ability, or have a pro do it for you. Make sure all of the systems work or can be repaired with reasonable cost. Check for leaks in the propane and water systems, including the holding tanks. Check for signs of rain leaks, especially around the windows, roof vents and skylights. Maybe have a mechanic inspect the engine and transmission. The low miles would not bother me too much but one thing to check if you can is the fuel tank, to see if it is rusted inside. Vehicles that sit unused for long periods of time sometimes develop that problem.
If you don't find any killer problems then go for it.
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MaineRoger
Livermore, Maine, USA
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If you purchase it I would immediately change the transmission fluid. Change all of it not just the 4 to 6 quarts in the pan. Remove the line from the radiator cooler/heater to the transmission and pump it through but be knowledgeable on what you are doing. It is fairly easy. If it was mine I would drive it 500 easy miles and do it again if the unit was not used in the last two years or more. This summer I changed my power steering fluid for the first time. I use synthetic in the transmission and differential.
Remember: Rear Drum Brake users; please do not forget to use the brakes when backing up occasionally to adjust them.
1989 Winnebago Chieftain
Chevy 454, Bilstiens
148,100 miles/115,000 of them mine.
No pets, no co-pilot.
Big Suitcase: Winnie
Little Suitcase: 1400 miles on AT in 2001.
325 miles in 2003.
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