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Title: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 06 May 2015, 13:30:07
I'm going to look properly tonight, but MrsGk's mum has an old Winnebago LeSharo kicking about. Its sat on a farm since 2002 and I'm not sure how salvagable it will be, but it was her dads so she'd rather see someone find a use for it, even for spares, rather than it just getting crushed... Any thoughts chaps?

Its on an A-plate, so its an early one, and I believe its based on a Renault Trafic...
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 May 2015, 14:06:49
I'm going to look properly tonight, but MrsGk's mum has an old Winnebago LeSharo kicking about. Its sat on a farm since 2002 and I'm not sure how salvagable it will be, but it was her dads so she'd rather see someone find a use for it, even for spares, rather than it just getting crushed... Any thoughts chaps?

Its on an A-plate, so its an early one, and I believe its based on a Renault Trafic...

1983?
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: MV6Gaz on 06 May 2015, 14:22:36
Launched in 1983, so one of the first with a whole 66 bhp!
Very small for an american motorhome, some 15k produced, parts hard to find in the US, should be easier in Europe as its Renault based, probably of interest to the right person, eBay is best bet IMHO to get the best price, plenty of demand for motorhomes and these are quirky :)
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 May 2015, 14:54:55
I like the comment on Wikipedia that at 6m long it's only as long as a "full sized car" making it easy to park.. :o
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 May 2015, 15:08:23
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based on a Renault Trafic...
<shudder>

I agree that EBay would probably be the best way. I'm sure there are motorhome specialists around, but whether they would deal in anything this old, I'm not sure. They'd be looking to turn a profit on it, so would be offering peanuts, IMHO. Better to find an enthusiast who's prepared to do a bit of work on it.
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 May 2015, 15:18:16
I like the comment on Wikipedia that at 6m long it's only as long as a "full sized car" making it easy to park.. :o

6 metres.......and only 66 BHP. :( :(
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 May 2015, 15:22:46
I like the comment on Wikipedia that at 6m long it's only as long as a "full sized car" making it easy to park.. :o

6 metres.......and only 66 BHP. :( :(

The Winnebago 6/66.. ;D
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 May 2015, 17:05:43
I like the comment on Wikipedia that at 6m long it's only as long as a "full sized car" making it easy to park.. :o

6 metres.......and only 66 BHP. :( :(

The Winnebago 6/66.. ;D

Beelzebub himself. ;D
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Varche on 06 May 2015, 18:07:25
Is there such athing as a winnebago enthusiast??.

Well heck yes, loads of forums. I even found one that had members recipes! Don't remember having seen that on OOF. :o

Here are some:


Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pepperoni Pizza Spread
Bacon & Onion Foil Packet Potatoes
Easy Layer Bars
Taco Casserole
Bacon Pancake Dippers
Funky Frito Bars
Hawaiian Wedding Cake
Holiday Bars
Strawberry Salad

Actual recipes here

http://witclub.com/community/


I can see STMO heading now for Virginia Cardinal's  Pumpkin Dump Cake ;D ;D
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 06 May 2015, 18:32:00
Thanks for the input so far chaps - I shall upload photos from MrsGks phone tomorrow, and start crafting an advert. Think the admins will notice if I sneak it into the For Sale section here? ;)
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: minifreek on 06 May 2015, 18:44:17
A neighbour/mate of mine has a massive (proper) Winnebago parked on his driveway. It gets MoT'd every year then doesn't move anywhere after it gets parked up....
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: BazaJT on 06 May 2015, 19:08:02
From its name I think I'd steer clear of the Pumpkin Dump Cake!!!!
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Omegatoy on 06 May 2015, 21:50:31
they rust like buggery!! it wont be saveable :y
Title: Re: is there such a thing as a Winnebago enthusiast?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 08 May 2015, 19:13:15
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based on a Renault Trafic...[/quote] <shudder>

I agree that EBay would probably be the best way. I'm sure there are motorhome specialists around, but whether they would deal in anything this old, I'm not sure. They'd be looking to turn a profit on it, so would be offering peanuts, IMHO. Better to find an enthusiast who's prepared to do a bit of work on it.

Renault Trafic's actually aren't too bad tbh.....ive had a couple of them...rarely went wrong....but you had to choose carefully about the trim colour and less electric gadgets was best  :y