It has been 6 months since I took ownership of this 1991 GV. Feels like 6 years ago. I have been working on the coach to fix things to get it to working condition.
- Fix air condition dripping water inside
The major issue is the odor. I spend last few weeks to remove the carpet, replace with vinyl plank floor (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=41179.0). The result is pretty good. Odor is not a problem anymore. So I decide to put the coach in use.
Call me brave or stupid, for this first trip, I booked a nice camp site on Galveston island. It is about 90 miles away from my home. I think it is not a good idea to have such a long trip for the first try. But there is really no good camp ground near by.
(https://www.foreforums.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=4547)
(https://www.foreforums.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=4546)
To my surprise, the coach made it. The 6V92 carry us to the destination without problem. Didn't see single black smoke come out of the engine. When push the RPM to 2100, it has enough power to push to coach at 60~65 RPM. The shocks and air spring probably needs to be changed.
Total round trip is about 222 miles. 31 gallon of diesel, that put the MPG to 7.2 Mile per gallon. I think the MPG is not bad.
Also saw a vintage NEWELL coach on the camp ground.
(https://www.foreforums.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=4548)
Three Monoco coaches: one signature, one diplomat, one dynasty parked close to each other. They might have a gathering.
Beautiful coach, well worth all the hard work it takes to restore her.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Looks like a nice park, and not too crowded (a GOOD thing these days).
I have found the owners of older classic coaches, like the Newell, are usually very friendly and like to chat. The people driving the million dollar plus rolling mansions are, in my experience, less sociable. Which is fine with me since we have nothing in common.
The park is 90% full. Jamaica Beach RV Park. The owner build the whole part. They live on the property and still works there. I heard there are quite few famous youtuber lived there.
How're the bugs? Was looking at wintering in Galveston but warned about the flying teeth. What say you?
Great question!
There is no bug at all!
Bug was my biggest concern. I brought quite few bug sprays just in case.
We went to Galveston Labor Day. The bugs are eating me alive. There is sooooo many mosquitoes.
I asked the staff on the beach, they said hurricane laurel brought all the mosquitoes over.
But this time, no bug at all!