I bought a LD! 1992 Lazy Daze *Mid Bath* Very Clean (https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/6044205797.html) It needs to be sealed. Rear window needs a new gasket. There is a 1" gap in the gasket at the top left rear window and I saw some minor water staining on the rear shade inside (he showed it to me, but claimed ignorance when I asked him about leaking on the phone) so I'll have that looked at immediately. Absolutely no evidence of water intrusion anywhere else. Some edges around the outside where LD secures the edges of the roof are cracking around the screws. A few other small things need repair, but not urgent.
Smelled antifreeze in the engine, though radiator was full. That concerns me. I expected to have all the hoses, etc replaced anyway, so I hope that takes care of it. The smell was not near the radiator. I hope it doesn't have an overheating issue. We drove it for about 10 minutes and it was hot outside, but I didn't hear any boiling, though I did detect a little bubbling when he took off the radiator cap. I'll have someone go through the engine. I was going to do that anyway. I expect an immediate outlay of 3k including tires. Won't be traveling for about 6 weeks yet, so I have time to make a priority list of repairs.
Best one of the bunch I've see so far. It's clean and everything works!
The main lesson I've learned throughout this process is, if you don't know the seller or the rig, you will most certainly inherit someone else's problems. Face it. Deal with it and move on.☺
Mimi
Yea!!! That is a TK by the way, not a Mid-Bath as the ad suggests. Congratulations and enjoy!
Mimi,
This is very exciting news. Your budget knowingly allowed for some warts.
Surprisingly, I never saw this LD. I work in Los Alamitos. Wadda ya know?
Best wishes on your new-to-you Lazy Daze.
Kent
Congratulations on the purchase of your Twin King Lazy Daze. Safe travels.
Dave
2014 Mid Bath
Mimi,
This is very exciting news. Your budget knowingly allowed for some warts.
Surprisingly, I never saw this LD. I work in Los Alamitos. Wadda ya know?
Best wishes on your new-to-you Lazy Daze.
Kent
Looks like it was just listed yesterday afternoon, Kent.
Congratulations Mimi I am glad that you finally got your Lazy Daze!!
Mimi,
Congratulations on finding a Lazy Daze!
One source of coolant leakage that can make a smell is the heater for the cab. You might check the hoses that go to the heater and see if something is leaking.
Have fun with your new rig!
Harold
Looking for adventure,
Heading out on the Hiway,
Born to be wild.......
congrats on the new to you RV.
John
Yea!!! That is a TK by the way, not a Mid-Bath as the ad suggests. Congratulations and enjoy!
Yes, exactly!☺ Thanks! Can't wait to fix it up, new tires, etc.
Best wishes on your new-to-you Lazy Daze.
Kent
Thanks Kent. Actually, another LDer sent me the link. I missed it too! Yes, she has a few warts, but not for long.☺
Congratulations Mimi I am glad that you finally got your Lazy Daze!!
Thanks! I can't wait to do her justice! ☺
Looking for adventure,
Heading out on the Hiway,
Born to be wild.......
congrats on the new to you RV.
John
Thanks! I love that song! I'll be playing it all the time now☺😊☺
Born to be Wild (https://youtu.be/rMbATaj7Il8)
Mimi,
Congratulations on finding a Lazy Daze!
One source of coolant leakage that can make a smell is the heater for the cab. You might check the hoses that go to the heater and see if something is leaking.
Have fun with your new rig!
Harold
Thanks Harold!☺ I didn't smell coolant inside, only in the left side of the engine compartment. Is that typically where the hoses are that lead to the heater? I will have the mechanic check that out. Thank you!
Congratulations! Of course a decent LD comes up in my area after I drove 400 miles to find mine :) Another shorty too! Looks awesome, I'm glad you found your rig.
congratulations Mimi!
Looking for adventure,
Heading out on the Hiway,
Born to be wild.......
congrats on the new to you RV.
John
Years ago, in the days before blogs were common :o , I used to have a RVing website. One of the pages was a list of "Road Songs" and that was one of them. Might be fun to start a thread on LDO of everyone's favorite road songs! That's LD related, right? :)
Years ago, in the days before blogs were common :o , I used to have a RVing website. One of the pages was a list of "Road Songs" and that was one of them. Might be fun to start a thread on LDO of everyone's favorite road songs! That's LD related, right? :)
Go for it, Greg!
Chris
Thanks! I can't wait to do her justice! ☺
I'm glad I decided to send you the ad in a message instead of just posting it like I normally do. You have been searching so hard I wanted you to have the chance to see it first. With how many LD's you have looked at that were not up to your expectations this one must be pretty nice.
Congrats on the find. I like the color.
What's the number on the upper left corner of the rear wall? RV camp lot number? Some membership thing? Mine has "SE37" on the upper right, and PO didn't know what it meant...
Chip
Good for you Mimi! Now the fun of making it feel like home and getting that 'on the road smile'. Happy travels!
"What's the number on the upper left corner of the rear wall? RV camp lot number? Some membership thing? Mine has "SE37" on the upper right, and PO didn't know what it meant..."
Chip,
Mine has SC34. The original owners were members of the South Central Lazy Daze Group.
What's the number on the upper left corner of the rear wall?
The 2433 is most likely the Lazy Daze Caravan membership number of the original owners.
I didn't smell coolant inside, only in the left side of the engine compartment. Is that typically where the hoses are that lead to the heater?
Don't know about your Ford, but for the Chevy that would be an affirmative ie located in between firewall & dash on the passenger side. It cost us $600 to replace the leaking heater unit on our '93 G30. That (along with replacing all hoses) was the key to allowing the entire system to get back to full pressure, with the end result of having the RV run much cooler. We also spent around $600 replacing the entire A/C system, so not only does the RV run better, but we have full heat and cold as warranted.
Enabling the cooling system to operate as intended, as well as having the various components which drive off the serpentine belt running smoothly, is the key to letting the engine reach optimal performance.
Over time, as we've replaced & upgraded certain mechanical features throughout the RV, the incremental improvements just kept adding up, making driving the rig a non-stress, piece-of-cake proposition.
Just as a data point, I have a Suburban with a 6-liter engine. Smelled antifreeze for half a year, but barely any drop in level. Held off because I needed the truck quite often that winter, but could spare it in the spring. Wasn't looking forward to the whole dash tear-out for heater core replacement. Turned out to be water pump, not heater core. So, you might get lucky, even if you can smell the AF.
Chip
Hi everyone! Sorry I dropped out. I've been busy with my new-to-me almost pristine, well cared for 1992 23' T/K (manual calls it a rear lounge).
Duro, thank you, thank you, thank you for sending me that link! I'd just hunted CL from San Diego County to SLO and completely missed this rig. Because of you, I was the first person to see it. I don't know how to thank you. This beautiful LD has been very well cared for. I even saw where and how it was stored. It's so short, that I have no problems driving it everywhere! I love that! My dog already responds to it as 'home' wagging her tail, waiting anxiously to get in after we return from our walk.
The seller couldn't have been nicer. He's still answering my questions! He showed me every detail. Not a single previous conversation I had with sellers was like this one. This seller was wonderful. It was just smogged last month. What a contrast from my previous experiences. You have to love a seller who gives you the good -and- the bad. That's what I do, as well.
I'm taking it to a very good mechanic tomorrow just to have the engine checked out ie, fluids, hoses, etc.
Here's a picture!
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/thefiercefacts/1992%20Lazy%20Daze%2023ft%20Twin%20King%20Rear%20Lounge/1489781767645_zpswgjr9hs3.jpg
Thank you everyone for your support and kindness as I suffered through one dishonest seller after another. I hope my posts helped others in their pursuit of their own LD. I will respond to other comments asap. Still borrowing wifi from the neighbors and still need to plug in for power. Looking at solar panels and other improvements...
Thank you all, so much☺
Mimi,
So I take it then that you didn't stop by the Pasty Pie Shop around the corner before you headed out of Los Al? Lol
Have fun with your LD. Our dogs are always anxious to climb aboard too. We are hoping to get all 3 on their maiden voyage this summer to Big Bear.
Yippee, you've done very well.
Kent
Your welcome Mimi!! I am just so happy it turned out to be a nice one. I really hope you enjoy it.
Just as a data point, I have a Suburban with a 6-liter engine. Smelled antifreeze for half a year, but barely any drop in level. Held off because I needed the truck quite often that winter, but could spare it in the spring. Wasn't looking forward to the whole dash tear-out for heater core replacement. Turned out to be water pump, not heater core. So, you might get lucky, even if you can smell the AF.
Chip
Thanks Chip. I just dropped it off at the mechanic and asked him to call me about the smell. I'm hoping it's a crack in a hose and nothing more, though the symptoms sound the same. Thanks for the head's up.:-)
Your welcome Mimi!! I am just so happy it turned out to be a nice one. I really hope you enjoy it.
Oh my gosh, it's beautiful!:-):-) One of the mechanics was still at the shop when I dropped it off just a little bit ago and even he said it was very clean and in great shape. He climbed on the roof and told me where to put the solar panels. He loved it! Honestly, with only 48k miles, it is soo clean! It doesn't look like the oven or range was ever used. The microwave definitely was never used. The couches and carpet are both original and look clean, though I will be replacing the carpeting and getting some good covers for the couches. The fridge is pristine. I tested it for a longer period of time than I could when I bought it, and it runs great. I need to get LED replacement bulbs for all the lights asap. I hope I can find the ones I need. There is a CB radio in it and it works! It was installed at the factory. I really like that I can reach someone if I need help when I don't have cell service.
My pooch and I have slept in it for two nights now. I covered the sofa's with bed sheets and hit the hay! It was very comfortable. My Lucy pooch passed out and then me.:-) Really kind of odd though, going from a 2200 sq ft house to my little LD, but you know what makes it so workable? I love this rig. I love LD. I never saw another rig I felt more comfortable in. I knew I wanted a LD the minute I saw one and found this forum. For a shorty, there is a ton of room and a lot of storage space. I know it's slow, but I'm not planning on being in a hurry anyway.
I just can't thank you enough. I was desperate. My house sold, I cleared it out and Lucy and I have been staying with two of my neighbors. I just didn't know what I would do if I couldn't find my LD. I have a Staffordshire Terrier. The bunny rabbit of all dogs. She's my third Staffie rescue out of LA. People think Staffies are mean. I don't get it. Anyway, no one would rent to me. Extended stay didn't want Lucy either. So Duro, you saved me and my Lucy because, if they don't want Lucy, they don't get me either.:-) Thank you so, so much. I just can't say it enough.:-)
Mimi
Congratulations! Of course a decent LD comes up in my area after I drove 400 miles to find mine :) Another shorty too! Looks awesome, I'm glad you found your rig.
Hey, your rig is gorgeous! Congrats! I missed one that went up for sale 2 miles from me. Someone from Oregon bought it sight unseen the day after the ad ran. I was too scared to do that, so just hoped one would appear, and it did! Thanks Duro!
Mimi
Congratulations on the purchase of your Twin King Lazy Daze. Safe travels.
Dave
2014 Mid Bath
Thank you Dave. I feel like I belong now:-)
congratulations Mimi!
Thanks Paul! I certainly kept you busy learning about LD's! All that patience and advice paid off! I knew where to look, where to "knock on wood", what to smell for, etc. because of you, Traxless, Chris, just everyone who labored through my redundant, remedial and unrelenting questions. I appreciate your patience and I'm happy to say, your effort was not wasted.:-)
Thanks!
Mimi
Years ago, in the days before blogs were common :o , I used to have a RVing website. One of the pages was a list of "Road Songs" and that was one of them. Might be fun to start a thread on LDO of everyone's favorite road songs! That's LD related, right? :)
What happened to your website? I think a thread of road songs is a wonderful idea! Why don't you start it? I'd love to see what other folks listen to on the road. Here are 3 of my favorites: As you know, Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf) then, Ticket to Ride and Drive My Car (Beatles).
Mimi
Good for you Mimi! Now the fun of making it feel like home and getting that 'on the road smile'. Happy travels!
Yes, it's really nice making it my own. Just having some of my things in it has made a huge difference. That "On the road smile" hasn't left my face since I saw it for the first time and knew I was going to buy it. I have never hit the road like this before and getting to do it with my dog and my favorite rig is just a wonderful thing. Happy travels, yes! Thank you.:-)
Mimi
Don't know about your Ford, but for the Chevy that would be an affirmative ie located in between firewall & dash on the passenger side. It cost us $600 to replace the leaking heater unit on our '93 G30. That (along with replacing all hoses) was the key to allowing the entire system to get back to full pressure, with the end result of having the RV run much cooler. We also spent around $600 replacing the entire A/C system, so not only does the RV run better, but we have full heat and cold as warranted.
Enabling the cooling system to operate as intended, as well as having the various components which drive off the serpentine belt running smoothly, is the key to letting the engine reach optimal performance.
Over time, as we've replaced & upgraded certain mechanical features throughout the RV, the incremental improvements just kept adding up, making driving the rig a non-stress, piece-of-cake proposition.
I watched the temp gauge on the 1 1/2 hour drive back and it never got hot, so it sounds like it might be the heater, or maybe a hose? Either way, each thing that needs attention will be addressed because I have no intention of hitting the road with an RV that isn't in the best running condition it can be in. I do want it to reach optimal performance, so I can't wait to hear from the mechanic tomorrow about the belts and hoses and, the antifreeze. With a new air conditioner, I hope I won't have to worry about that!
"I have a Staffordshire Terrier. The bunny rabbit of all dogs. She's my third Staffie rescue out of LA. People think Staffies are mean. I don't get it. Anyway, no one would rent to me. Extended stay didn't want Lucy either. So Duro, you saved me and my Lucy because if they don't want Lucy, they don't get me either.:-) Thank you so, so much. I just can't say it enough.:-)
Mimi"
I love Staffies my neighbor has one that's just a goof ball. We have a Doberman that is spoiled rotten. This is a picture of where he rode for over 3000 miles on our last long trip.
What happened to your website? I think a thread of road songs is a wonderful idea! Why don't you start it? I'd love to see what other folks listen to on the road. Here are 3 of my favorites: As you know, Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf) then, Ticket to Ride and Drive My Car (Beatles).
Mimi
Congrats, Mimi!
That website is long gone but Kent started a new thread called "Road Tunes" so you can post your favorite songs there.
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"I have a Staffordshire Terrier. The bunny rabbit of all dogs. She's my third Staffie rescue out of LA. People think Staffies are mean. I don't get it. Anyway, no one would rent to me. Extended stay didn't want Lucy either. So Duro, you saved me and my Lucy because if they don't want Lucy, they don't get me either.:-) Thank you so, so much. I just can't say it enough.:-)
Mimi"
I love Staffies my neighbor has one that's just a goof ball. We have a Doberman that is spoiled rotten. This is a picture of where he rode for over 3000 miles on our last long trip.
Staffies are among the most gentle of all dogs, yet they are among the most abused. I just don't understand it. I grew up with Dobies. They are so incredibly smart. I recently lost my red Dobie to a spinal issue. Your little pooch is gorgeous! He must have -loved- that trip! Never had a Dobie tjat didn't love to go for a ride! A friend of mine runs Dobies and Little Paws in Fillmore, a no kill shelter. If you're ever in a place to adopt another Dobie, Ardis' shelter is a good place to go.
He really is beautiful☺
Mechanic says the Timing Cover is leaking, so that's where the coolant smell is coming from. The part isn't expensive, but I'm waiting to find out what the labor is. I guess I should put this over in the technical forum...
Mechanic says the Timing Cover is leaking, so that's where the coolant smell is coming from. The part isn't expensive, but I'm waiting to find out what the labor is. I guess I should put this over in the technical forum...
"I guess I should put this over in the technical forum..."
No, Mimi, leave it here for now. However, as you get to know your new-to-you Lazy Daze and have specific technical questions, it probably would be appropriate to move those questions to the Technical forum so they will generate their own threads and make it easier for future lookup.
Chris
I've been busy with my new-to-me almost pristine, well cared for 1992 23' T/K (manual calls it a rear lounge).
Looks like a T/K to me from your pictures.
The T/K has two couches in the back; the Rear Lounge has one couch and two chairs.