Chance at a 1970? Pacearrow Motorhome- Need Advice!

[sledge]

Ok folks. Got a call from a guy today saying he wanted this thing out of where it is at. He is being GIVEN the Motor-home and wanted me to make him an offer.
Have 3 logistical issues at the moment:



#1: Cannot Scrap it where it stands.. Would have to be hauled out
#2: I have a 16 foot trailer- RV is 32ft. Would have to pay for a tow out.
#3: Neither this guy or I live in a place to haul it to "our place" and gut it.

Should I put this on the short list of "NEXT?" OR does anyone have any ideas as to how I can pull, gut and reap some profit without losing me arse? Thanks in advance!

[JohnC4X4]

Since you don't have a place to park it for a day or so , so you can gut it

Check if your yard will take it the way it is and how much they are willing to pay
Then find the cost to tow

Do the math and see if it is worth it

I will not deal with them
Too much "Crapollia" >> Insulation, wood, plastic >> And too much time to take them apart IMHO

[Patriot76]

I would use a tow bar and tow it directly to the scrap yard. If you do not own a tow bar, rent one from U-Haul or hire a tow company to tow it. I have a tow bar I use all the time, but if I did not I would run a chain through a pipe and tow it with my truck with your friend driving the motor home. The pipe has to be long enough that it keeps the vehicles from touching when breaking. I assume the breaks do not work.

If you have towing from your insurance or AAA, just call them and have them tow it to the scrap yard.

[MattInTheHat]

I know the u-pull-it car parts near me takes them. Don't know if they adjust the price or not, or if you have one near you.

[Mick]

I've been offered a couple motor homes. Like JohnC4x4 said - too much crap to be worth it. Besides the towing bill.

[sledge]

Thanks to all of ya. I'm not seeing an upside here for anyone..except the makers of Advil!

[Patriot76]

Don't give up. Assuming it is three tons (minimum) with aluminum casing, my yard would jump at the chance to scrap it. They would pay $ 150 a ton, towing at $ 100, that is $ 350. If you split it that is $ 175 for a half days work. I do not know how your scrap yard works, but it would be a sweet deal here.

[sledge]

Don't give up. Assuming it is three tons (minimum) with aluminum casing, my yard would jump at the chance to scrap it. They would pay $ 150 a ton, towing at $ 100, that is $ 350. If you split it that is $ 175 for a half days work. I do not know how your scrap yard works, but it would be a sweet deal here.

You're right man.. maybe I won't toss in the towel just yet. I always like making these duckets.. best to try and find a way with a 100% effort.. than a half-arse try! I'm back in.. I'll let you know if there is anything that comes of it.. or if I do say "bag it"

[sawmilleng]

Any of the bits in it worth grabbing before it hits the scrap yard? I'm thinking the sink, stove, cabinets, heater, fridge, etc. Maybe not, if they are 30 years old.... Does it have a generator or a power inverter?

Jon.

[Patriot76]

The other thing to consider is the size of the scrap yard parking lot. I have scrapped things right in the parking lot. Lots of strange looks, but the profit margin more that makes up for it. If I were to do this, I would drill holes in the aluminum at the corners before getting to the scrap yard. When I got there I would take the sawzaw out and cut the aluminum out in sheets and place it on the back of the truck for a separate trip across the scale. If there was a line to the scale I would cut out the copper, but most motor homes use plastic for their plumbing.

Another option is pull off the hiway onto a side road and remove the battery, radiator, alternator, etc. and throw them in the back of the pick up. If the sheriff stops, explain that you were not comfortable with the load and just checking to see what was wrong. They appreciate your concern and will not bother you. We are in different worlds, but this strategy would work here.

[IdahoScrapper]

I did a '73 Pace Arrow 2 years ago. I'd do it again, even with a $150 tow bill. However I have access to a skid steer with a grapple and the room to tear things down. If nothing else grab the easy goodies and haul the rest in. The radiator in the one I did was decent, (brass/copper). Those AC's are probably worth grabbing.

If the rims/tires are any good, take those. I sold mine for $250.

[Bear]

I saw one going across the scale not long ago. Everything behind the cab was gone down to the carpet and wheel wells, excepting one large thing sticking up at the back, it was.. uhmm, oh yeah, it was the toilet

[sledge]

Well it was a quick "In.. Out.. Back In.. and Out Again" scenario with this one.
All my yards will require it be gutted to frame. I'm figuring in $75 to $100 of dump runs to gut out the inside.
Ungodly tow bill
No Place for either myself or the guy who called me to do the gutting.

Just sent him a message saying "I'm going to have to pass on this one"

Lots of work
Lots of Mess
Lots of costs
Tiny Upside with a split.

Onto my next adventure!

Thanks to all for the input and advice!!!!!

[Yunkman]

I'm not sure my yard would take anything connected to motor/mobile homes. I asked at one time if they'd take a "trailer house" and the boss said "Yes for $1000 dollars.". Then he added..."You pay ME the $1000 and bring it in". I got the message. On the other hand, with big equipment (construction or farm), they will send a truck out just to add to their business.....for no charge. I feel a little guilty taking half from the customer on those deals but then I'm willing to do the grunt work to clean up the rest. For example, a combine at 4ton x 165 = $660. My half is $330 for only helping juggle the machine onto their winch equipped tilt deck truck. Do any other yards offer this service ? I took the radiator out first and had to remove the wheels/tires.