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Is it worth it to part out older LD?
I have a 1984 LD 22' Rear Lounge on the Chevy G30 chassis I need to dispose of. Sadly, life got too busy and it is one of those out of sight, out of mind stories where it just sat. It hasn't been run in years and there is some water damage from a roof leak. I don't know if it would be worth it to part out some of the items instead of (or maybe before) paying a company to take it away. Ideally, I'd rather it go to someone with the storage, time, patience, and know-how to recover possibly hard-to-find parts and hopefully make some money off it.

Has anyone had any experience in parting out their LD? Any suggestions on companies in Los Angeles or Ventura counties that do this?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Jim
Re: Is it worth it to part out older LD?
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Quote from: JimS  - 
I have a 1984 LD 22' Rear Lounge on the Chevy G30 chassis I need to dispose of. S
Has anyone had any experience in parting out their LD? Any suggestions on companies in Los Angeles or Ventura counties that do this?

This could be difficult. I can't find any RV salvage yards in Los Angeles or Ventura.
I know the City of LA is having a hard time disposing of abandoned RVs, parked in the industrial areas of the city.
The automotive salvage companies consider these units as hazadious waste and refuse to deal with them.

An 84 LD is such a rare model today, there are few of them still on the road. I wonder what is actually salvageable, the appliances are all old, the plastic hardware will be brittle. The windows and entry door may be the most valuable parts .

With a non-running rig, it will need to be picked by a tow truck, a potential cost to you.
Donating it to your local public radio or TV station would be my choice of disposal.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Is it worth it to part out older LD?
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"Donating it to your local public radio or TV station would be my choice of disposal."

Or to Shriners or St. Jude Children's Hospital or Kars for Kids, etc... particularly if you can get a tax write off to boot!   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
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"Donating it to your local public radio or TV station would be my choice of disposal."
Or to Shriners or St. Jude Children's Hospital or Kars for Kids, etc... particularly if you can get a tax write off to boot!  ;)

A donation to any non-profit organization will usually provide a small write off.
The local public stations are constantly advertising this.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Is it worth it to part out older LD?
Reply #4 –
You could always donate it to the Bosch producers for use in a future episode. Speaking of that . . . No wait, I promised Chris H. I wouldn’t do that anymore!  😇
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Is it worth it to part out older LD?
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Thanks for the advice so far!

I had tried the charitable donation route before and at least the ones I spoke with weren't interested in that age or condition. I found one company on craigslist that offered to take it for $800. I'd hate for them to just dispose of it when there may be parts that could be of use to someone but as Larry said, the demand may be low and the condition may be questionable given the age.

That said, if anyone has need of any parts for that era/model of LD, let me know. If it isn't too much trouble to pull/ship those parts before I get rid of it, I'd give you one heck of a deal ;)

If anyone has any additional suggestions, please keep them coming!

Thanks
Jim
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Quote from: HiLola  - 
You could always donate it to the Bosch producers for use in a future episode. Speaking of that . . . No wait, I promised Chris H. I wouldn’t do that anymore!  😇
Quote from: HiLola  - 
You could always donate it to the Bosch producers for use in a future episode. Speaking of that . . . No wait, I promised Chris H. I wouldn’t do that anymore!  😇
Thanks, Greg. Hope you're enjoying the new season. 
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Is it worth it to part out older LD?
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Absolutely Chris! I binged it in two days. They even mention Tehachapi in one episode!  That’s all I’m gonna say. 😁
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Is it worth it to part out older LD?
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Quote from: JimS  - 
Thanks for the advice so far!

I had tried the charitable donation route before and at least the ones I spoke with weren't interested in that age or condition. I found one company on craigslist that offered to take it for $800. I'd hate for them to just dispose of it when there may be parts that could be of use to someone but as Larry said, the demand may be low and the condition may be questionable given the age.

That said, if anyone has need of any parts for that era/model of LD, let me know. If it isn't too much trouble to pull/ship those parts before I get rid of it, I'd give you one heck of a deal ;)

If anyone has any additional suggestions, please keep them coming!

Thanks
Jim
Jim, if you by chance have a cold air intake setup on that rig I would be most interested. It is the "Air horn and tubing" which leads from on top of the forward edge of the engine compartment. If you have it let me know and tell me what you want for it.

Tom Dangelo
Poulsbo, Wsshington
1989 22' G30