- Seller: Timothy B (Contact)
- Location: Stockton, California
- Mileage: 16,232 Shown
- Chassis #: 1GBJP37W3310105
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 7.4 Chevrolet
- Transmission: Automatic
This find must have taken up the entire barn it was parked in! At 22 feet long, it’s certainly not the longest RV you could have bought in 1987, but we wouldn’t call it small. It was pulled out of storage about 3 years ago and the seller got it back on the road about 7 months ago. Prior to their ownership, it had been parked indoors for a number of years and needed some work to be ready to use. They’ve enjoyed it, but the time has come to let someone new hit the open road in it. So, they’ve decided to offer it here as a Barn Finds Auction. It’s located in Stockton, California, and is showing 16,232 miles.
Winnebago had quite the lineup in the late ’80s. They were offering everything from the tiny Toyota-based Minnie Winnie up to massive Class A motorhomes. This one lands somewhere in between, with an easier-to-manage length but the comfortable-to-stand-in height of the larger motorhomes. It’s a nice balance with all the amenities you really need without being unruly to drive.
Having covered just 16k miles, this one clearly spent most of its life parked. Getting its 7.4-liter Chevrolet V8 running didn’t take much work and is said to be in good running order. The only issue the seller notes is that the dash-mounted A/C system isn’t blowing cold. The system has already been converted to R134a, so getting it working properly shouldn’t take much work.
A look inside, we find a clean yet original interior. The plush driver’s seat looks welcoming and ready for those long journeys. The dash is as ’80s as you might expect, but presently well. Other than a few water stains on the wooden center console, we don’t see any issues here.
As we move back through the interior, we find a kitchen, dining area, bathroom, and a bedroom. It’s not overly spacious, but there’s plenty of storage and room for a family road trip. The seller installed a new toilet and shower head. The rest of the interior appears to be original and in ready-to-use condition.
The seller also installed six new tires when they purchased it, and while they are now three years old, they appear to be in good condition. They also replaced the rooftop A/C unit, so that you stay comfortable while parked.
This looks like it could be a fun RV to have. While we would love to see it with the correct body graphics, it’s a unique-looking rig and would be fun to travel in. It’s 454 won’t be easy on fuel, but it also isn’t going to require you to take out a second mortgage on your house to buy. So, if you’ve been looking for a smaller motorhome to travel the country in, this one is definitely worth a look! Be sure to cast your high bids below and leave any questions you have for the seller in the comment section.
It seems to be in really nice shape for it’s age. I wonder if that’s a bunk above the cab. The carpet in the bathroom would definitely have to go, however. GLWTA!