Travco On The Move

Well, yesterday was the big day! I had arranged for the Travco to be picked up by a tow company at Joe & Charlene's home, the previous owners. The Travco has been sitting idle the last 3 years and I did not want to chance hitting the road without a mechanic checking out the engine, transmission.......................

Joe did get the Travco's engine running and it was sure tempting but better safe then sorry. The tires, though looked like new, there was no way of telling how old they are and if there is rot. Like I said better safe then sorry.



Trying to figure out how to get the Travco to Long Island was my first challenge. At first I thought a local mechanic in Massachusetts might be my best option, getting it road worthy, then driving it to the New London-Orient Point ferry. The first mechanic I tried was unresponsive and I decided another route might be best. I checked with RV transport companies to get quotes and they came in between $1200-$1400. Still checking out other options I called Marty's USRV, a RV dealer in Berkley, MA. Spoke to their service department and asked if they could help. They said what I wanted was not what they do but were kind enough to recommend Henry's Diesel in Westport. Got in touch with Henry's and spoke with Stephanie, she was very helpful and we arranged for their towing company to bring the Travco there.



After spending 5 hours waiting in line at Motor Vehicles for the plates, I was off to give the Travco a wash down before the towing company came. I have to say she cleaned up very nicely. It was great giving her a scrub down, starting to sink in that she is mine and the exciting adventure ahead.







Please realize this is my first motorhome and there is so much I do not know, but I am willing to learn. I took some photos of the interior, but I have not started to clean the inside yet.

Here is a photo of the bedroom. You can see the original owner (I think he was the original owner), Dr. George Whiting, did some customization. It looks like there was a double bed at one time but it was turned into a funky single. Kind of U shaped. Not sure if I will return it to the double design or keep it as it is.



The fridge seems in good shape except for the door, it is warped and does not have a good seal. Not sure if it works or if I need to replace it, time will tell. It did come with a small funky, ice tray.





Here are photos towards the front and towards the back.





The driver's seat, where I hope to spend many hours.



It looked liked Dr Whiting took out the heater and put in an air condition unit. I will have to do a little more research on that, but if anyone can enlighten me please make a comment.



There is a water heater in the outside front, driver's side, storage. It says instant so hoping that works. I don't think it was original from what I read on other Travco restoration blogs.



As you can see this Travco was well taken care of, a real gem. I should hear back from the mechanic this week and will take it from there.