4 years ago, I made a short tour video of our 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. At the time, I had only owned it for a few months and I hadn't done much to it.
As of today, I have now owned this rig for about 4.5 years. During that time, I've done quite a bit to it.
So, I thought it was time to update the tour! 🙂
So, I was in a local campground with the rig and I took the opportunity to record an updated tour.
4.5 Year Log Of Everything I've Done To This Motorhome
I keep an online log of every single thing I do to this motorhome. And here's the full history of what I have personally done to this rig in the last 4.5 years...
Purchased Jan 2016
- New entry steps installed by dealer
February 2016
- Flushed and cleaned holding tanks
- Replaced serpentine belt
- Replaced black water valve
- Replaced oil cooling lines on engine
- Replaced cooling fans on front of engine
- Inspected and sealed roof
March 2016
- Installed all new tires
- Replaced missing refrigerator handle
May 2016
- Installed hitch for towing
- Exterior waxed
July 2016
- New starter motor
- Fuel line repair on generator
- Replaced gasket seal under toilet
- Replaced shower faucet
Dec 2016
- Oil change
- Generator service
- Replaced engine knock sensors
- Installed fans in fridge stack
- Awning maintenance
- Tightened fittings for fridge, ensured draining properly
- Replaced front rotors and pads
- Repair hub leak front driver side
January 2017
- Replaced slideout control board
- Replaced house battery
March 2017
- Inspected and sealed roof
- Sealed along awning rail with tape
- Replaced rusty screws on exterior body
- Conditioned rubber seals around slides
May 2017
- Installed new Koni FSD shocks
- Had the front tires aligned, balanced and trued
- Replaced rear televison
July 2017
- Replaced slide toppers
- Flushed water heater
- Cleaned roof AC units
August 2017
- Replaced right-side exhaust manifold donut gasket
- Tune up (new spark plugs and wires)
- Replaced Ventline fan blade in bathroom
- Sealed bottom of shower enclosure with caulk
- Replaced kitchen faucet
- Replaced bathroom faucet
- Replaced all cabinet and door handles
September 2017
- Replaced Holiday Rambler decal on front grill
December 2017
- Replaced mattress
- Replaced gasket around doghouse
- Replaced part of gasket seal in basement door, slide out.
- Oil change. 43292 odometer.
- Installed Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar
- Installed Safe-t-Plus steering stabilizer
- Replaced both A/C shrouds and installed new filters
January 2018
- Replaced 2 glass panes which were fogged
- Installed rock guard brush on rear bumper
February 2018
- Replaced main awning
- Fix 3 brass reading lights so they all work
- Replace front headlights (one had water in it)
- Paint above awning to make it look better
- Replace fridge vent cover
- Reseal shower skylight
March 2018
- Generator oil change 866 hours
- Replaced several bulbs, including rear brake light
- Caulk shower, reseal cold water connection on shower faucet
April 2018
- Pulled up all carpet, laminate wood flooring in preparation for new flooring
- Repaired few areas of rotted subfloor.
- Fixed cruise control by adjusting brake light switch
- Built stand to help support weight of washer/dryer
May 2018
- Polyeurethane coating on subfloor (2 coats)
- Installed vinyl plank flooring, trim molding
- Installed new carpet
- Repair loose ladder, broken supports
June 2018
- Repaired side panel fiberglass damage over rear wheel
- Installed new furniture
- Installed new carpet binding on the slideout.
July 2018
- Buffed out oxidation from exterior fiberglass
- Transmission fluid change (46,700 miles)
- Oil Change
- Wired fans in fridge stack with manual switch
- Changed air filter to NAPA Gold 6316 - 49,003 miles
- Removed and cleaned MAF Sensor - 49,003 miles
August 2018
- Replaced fuel filter. 49,500 miles
- Replaced generator fuel pump, fuel filter. - 900 hours
December 2018
- Oil change
- Replaced chassis battery
March 2019
- Replace outer hub gaskets, rear, both sides
- Top off differential fluid
May 2019
- Change out the washer/dryer with a Splendide 2100XC
July 2019
- Buff exterior fiberglass
- Replace convex mirror, passenger side mirror (bottom)
- Replaced passenger side brake light bulb
- Removed main slide topper (to be replaced with new version). Both springs were snapped.
August 2019
- Replaced motor in entry steps
- Replaced turning signal bulb, driver side
- Flushed water heater
February 2020
- Change oil on generator (965 hours)
- Top off fluid in leveler system
- Permanent install of Weboost Cell Signal Booster
June 2020
- Install new slide-topper on main slideout
- Greased the entry steps
July 2020
- Replaced backup camera monitor in dashboard
A Few Of My Future Projects On Our Rig
RV ownership never leaves you alone. I've got a punch list. And sometimes it seems as if every time I use the rig, a few items get added to the list. 😉
But, coming up here, here's a few of the things I am currently planning to do:
- Repaint the roof with Rustoleum Marine Topside paint.
- Replace the Norcold cooling unit with the Amish-made alternative.
- Possibly address the cracked decals on the side of the rig
- Repair a hydroboost leak (it works fine, but leaks power steering fluid slowly. One of these days, I might as well fix it.)
- Install new backsplash behind the stove and kitchen counter
- Install a track-bar in the rear
- Install a anti-sway bar on the front axle
That's it for now!
Since I've owned this motorhome, I have put about 22,000 miles on it. And even though the rig is over 18 years old now, I have no plans to sell it anytime soon.
Basically, I am a massive fan of used motorhomes. I am a strong believer in having no debt for the motorhome. I believe the older, used rigs are often better quality than the new ones. And other than a few style differences, the new rigs don't have much that I don't have. My camping and travel experience would be almost no different with a newer rig.
So, I'm happy with it! Happily RV, baby! 😉
My Norcold is set at 2 and keeps everything as cold as needed. No plans to change anything on it at this point. I really like the carpet in the cab area and the new floor in the main area. Good job!
You might be one of the lucky ones, or perhaps an entirely different model. Mine is the 1200 LRIM. But, Norcold is often called the “No Cold” for a reason. 🙂
Enjoyed your tour of your motorhome. We have a 2006 Winnebago and are also having problems with our “No cold” refrigerator as my hubby calls it. I am definitely interested in seeing your video on replacing it with the Amish alternative. Thanks for making these videos!
Yeah, we’ll see how it goes. I may pull the trigger and order that new unit in the next couple months. Never done something like that before so it will be a learning experience. 🙂