Newbie Adventures in a 1987 HONEY RV w/ a Chevy 454

[66vdub]

Thanks for stopping to look. As I start this new chapter of my life kind of forced on me, ( divorce ) I wanted to make this thread to keep up with this New to Me, Motor home, and look back in a few years at it.

Most threads on the HONEY brand are older and closed, so it will be kind of a travel and info log that may help any other Honey Owners out there ( if there are any? )

1987 Honey 421s Mini Class A
Chevy 454 7.4L V8 4bbl
RPO: LE8
P30 Chassis
GVWR / Brake System: 10,0001 - 14,000 Hydraulic
Assembly Plant: Detroit, MI
Paid cash on June 28, 2015 with 33,523 miles.

Accessories:
Onan Emerald I Generator ( Model: 4BGEFA26100F )
Roof A/C: Duo-Therm Brisk-Air
Fridge: Dometic RM2501
W/H: Atwood G6a-6E
Oven: Wedgewood T2130
Furnace: Hydro Flame 19000

A few photos:

Floorplan 7252











* I love classic Volkswagens, and this is the main reason I bought the RV is to go to more shows:



I look forward to hearing from other Honey Owners, or any other RVer that can offer any advice to a newbie, as I am sure I will have questions as I discover new things about this classic Motorhome.
Subscribe, if you would like to keep up with my adventures.


EDITED TO ADD:

Found some info on the P chassis that may help others.
pg 25 has the VIN code breakdown.
P Chassis Info PDF

This site has all types of links for Onan generator Manuals.
Onan Manuals PDFs

* fixed the missing pics being held hostage by photobucket.

[66vdub]

Ballenxj wrote:

Thanks for the update. You can put a link to your new thread here, right?

Yes I will, as soon as I get it going.
Hope all is well your way!

[Ballenxj]

66vdub wrote:
Just came back to update and close this thread out.
I sold the Honey RV last June, and it went to TN.
The family loved it.

... I have been camping in my VW Bus, taking trips to Daytona Beach, TN, and SC

Though, today, I bought a 1982 Coachmen Travel Trailer for a new project.
Looks like a new thread will be starting up.

Be safe everyone!

Thanks for the update. You can put a link to your new thread here, right?

[66vdub]

Just came back to update and close this thread out.
I sold the Honey RV last June, and it went to TN.
The family loved it.

... I have been camping in my VW Bus, taking trips to Daytona Beach, TN, and SC

Though, today, I bought a 1982 Coachmen Travel Trailer for a new project.
Looks like a new thread will be starting up.

Be safe everyone!

[66vdub]

Ballenxj wrote:

Hate to see you sell it, and I bet you'll regret it later if it sells.
I've had two I regret selling now. Good luck either way.

Yea, I'm sure once it is gone, I probably will, but I have been using the VW Bus more and more.
fuel mileage is a tad better... lol

[66vdub]

jspringator wrote:
Got a link?

the craigslist ad?

For Sale Ad on Craigslist

Most of the photos and some others are on this thread.

[jspringator]

Got a link?

[Ballenxj]

66vdub wrote:

I have listed the RV on Craigslist, so maybe a few potential buyers may stop here and check out the thread.

will update if it sales or if I take it back out again.

Hate to see you sell it, and I bet you'll regret it later if it sells.
I've had two I regret selling now. Good luck either way.

[66vdub]

back for an update,
not much going on and have been camping in the VW so far this year.
just cleaning and maintenance on the RV.

I did snap this today as I was heading to dinner, we had a power outage and I just fired up the genny to cool off and stayed nice and dry.



I have listed the RV on Craigslist, so maybe a few potential buyers may stop here and check out the thread.

will update if it sales or if I take it back out again.

[Ballenxj]

66vdub wrote:

turbojimmy wrote:

Awesome. I hope you're on the mend.

Reminds me that I need to get out and fire up mine - the 454 and the generator. It's been a while. Time flies as it sits out there. But Spring is around the corner and a whole new season of good times awaits!

Yep, movin good. Doing physical Therapy and picked up a metal detector too.

crazy how fast time flies, get it cranked and tuned TurboJimmy!
have a good one!

I was wondering how things were going. Glad you're on the mend. 🙂
That metal detector sounds like just the ticket for getting out and having fun. I've been thinking about getting a White's detector for a while now.

[66vdub]

turbojimmy wrote:

Awesome. I hope you're on the mend.

Reminds me that I need to get out and fire up mine - the 454 and the generator. It's been a while. Time flies as it sits out there. But Spring is around the corner and a whole new season of good times awaits!

Yep, movin good. Doing physical Therapy and picked up a metal detector too.

crazy how fast time flies, get it cranked and tuned TurboJimmy!
have a good one!

[turbojimmy]

66vdub wrote:
Alright, back after a trip to Nebraska for Dec. and had my knee Surgery on Jan 8th 2018... did some messing on the RV today.

Awesome. I hope you're on the mend.

Reminds me that I need to get out and fire up mine - the 454 and the generator. It's been a while. Time flies as it sits out there. But Spring is around the corner and a whole new season of good times awaits!

[66vdub]

Alright, back after a trip to Nebraska for Dec. and had my knee Surgery on Jan 8th 2018... did some messing on the RV today.
I had ordered the control board for the Emerald I genny, installed it today, and it fired right up. sounded good too.
coach fired up too after sitting for the 2 months and i let them both run for 20-30 min. everything is good to go.

a few pics:

Here is the old board # 300-3056



New Board: 300-3950 Onan Replacement Generator Control board







so as of today, Mileage is: 37485 ( put on just under 4000 miles )




probably going to see what it will do on eBay... plan on going out in the 1970 VW Westfalia Camper this spring.

[BigRabbitMan]

I enjoy your pictures and travels. I just recently upgraded the radiator and fan in my '76 FMC. Runs cool now going up grades! In 2016 I visited a friend in Bethune, SC then went north to VA and a brother's place. Nice country but a long way from home for me. Come West if you get a chance.

[Ballenxj]

66vdub wrote:

Ballenxj wrote:

66vdub wrote:

Ballenxj wrote:
It's good you're upbeat and having a good time after all that life has thrown at you.
Photobucket? They shot themselves in the foot big time! I know a lot of photographers are dumping them, and rightfully so.

Thanks for checking in! A lot more out there worse than I was / am.
Knee replacement Surgery coming up in January, hope to be back out enjoying times by April.

Knee surgery? Replacement?

Yes, I was hurt overseas in Navy been dealing with bad knees for over 25 years... I am only 51 but Doc's says its time...
1st one in Jan
2nd in Fall 2018.

Git er done then. Everybody I talk to that has had it done always say they wish they had done it sooner. Things will get better.