1995 Kountry Aire

[ARFFMAN]

Well here goes! Tomorrow I plan on buying a 1995, 38 foot, Kountry Aire Motorhome. It has been sitting for 6 years outside. Fuel pump and tank is full of varnish and pump in tank need to be replaced. Roof leaks behind drivers seat, center. Carpet and floor needs replacing. Has 47,000 miles on it and very little hours recorded. I figuring $5,000 should get it back in shape. Engine and transmission is said to be in excellent condition. (I have inside info) This is a project and I can tackle most of it. Please send your comments PS I won't know till tomorrow but I should be able to get it for pretty much for drive (tow) it away. What you think?

[C Nash]

Kountry Aire is a good MH IMO but none are any better than the care they have been given and sounds like this one has been neglected. 5K seems to be a low estimate on repairing. Roof leak would really concern me. Can't beat the price if you can get it for just taking it away. You can make money by parting it out. I know the tires will have to be replaced along with all batteries. Welcome to the forum and keep us posted

[LEN]

At minimum, Tires(they are too old even if they look good), 3 batteries(1 start 2 house), new air and fuel filters, oil change with filter, trans oil with filter, most likely new brake pads and slave cylinders and turn drums and rotors, maybe new universals(drive line), radiator fluid flush and if it has a gen fluids, plugs, motor wires and plugs. SCARE YOU YET!!! Now lets get to the leaks, take what you think for damage area water goes everywhere and make it times 5, same for cost of repair even with your own labor. Now if you are in a freezing area has it been winterized, if not water line leaks and possible tank damage, all three.

Good luck

LEN

[bandalop]

If you got the MH for a good price then you will be OK. When we decided to "move up" to a MH 12 years back, we bought a well used up 1992 28' Winnebago. It turned out to be an excellent purchase. New tires were a must along with general maintenance, oil filter, lube, etc. I replaced the fan belts and all the hoses. Inside, my wife replaced the drapes, and cleaned the upholstery/carpet. There had been signs of a water leak around the AC--pulled it and replaced the donut gasket. A well needed polish job on the outside really got it to looking good. Lots of work but most was done ourselves. Kept the rig for 2 years and during that time made a list of what we wanted in the next one. Even made a few bucks off it when we sold.

[ARFFMAN]

I have been tinkering with the MH while I wait for DMV to get things straight. Rebuilt Carb and did a replaced all filters plugs etc on Onan 6.5 KW. has 30 hours on it. Ford 460 has 41,000 on it and doing a complete tune up, belts, fluids, batteries (3) Transmission is a 6 speed automatic w/ overdrive. Found the leak(s) in roof. Vent top was gone and rubber roof seams were cracked, Replaced vent and used Externabond tape ( Awsome stuff)on seams. New tires soon, michelin Rib LT215/85R. Any suggestions? Need to pull gas tank and replaced fuel pump. Thanks for all your comments

[C Nash]

Well sounds like you have got it going. Think I would wait till DMV got things straight before sinking to much money in it. Terrible if you get it in tiptop shape and then find out you can't get a title. Keep us posted

[ARFFMAN]

Well sounds like you have got it going. Think I would wait till DMV got things straight before sinking to much money in it. Terrible if you get it in tiptop shape and then find out you can't get a title. Keep us posted

Well the new title is being sent to the Owner I purchased it from, then he will title it over to me. The guy I'm getting title from bought it in 2004 with 42,000 miles on MH. He parked it outside in his lot and never moved it since ( 200 miles on his ownership) This is what I'm dealing with. The MH has only 42,200 miles on it but has sat unmoved for 7 years. The tires have only 1500 miles on them, but due to age I have to change them out. (What an injustice) Any sugestions on things to look for. Pre 42,000 it was pampered then it was neglected. Just want to breath a little life back into it. Drive train is my main concern axle components, tires, ford 460 ci motor, and transmission 6 speed auto.

[C Nash]

I would change the transmission fluid and rear axle lub. Radiator will need a good check and dont forget the thermostat.. Have you checked plumbing for leaks. Do a good inspection on gas (propane) lines.

[ARFFMAN]

I just found a place to store it and I can work on it there too. ($50.00 mth) Once I get it towed, I'll start the repair work and engine work. Roof 1st then drive train. Do the axles have lube our grease? I need to find a good resourse site for working on class A MH. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[TC Coody]

I have been tinkering with the MH while I wait for DMV to get things straight. .........

New tires soon, michelin Rib LT215/85R.........

Before you get new tires please double check I was reading your post when my wife was ordering tires and ours currently on our Kountry Aire is LT235/85/R16.

This is slightly larger than the ones you posted, do you have a sticker on your coach with the sizes?