Oshkosh Elite 33' Frame

[john from OZ]

Hi all, I have just about pulled the trigger on a 1990 Elite with Oshkosh 460 efi chassis and Tag rear.

There is evidence of a water leak in the middle, just outside the bathroom, can anyone tell me if these are aluminium or wood framed RV's? I cannot find any information on these...
It's a low mile unit, 52,000mls, but has done most of its miles as a live-in apartment, so the inside is showing a bit of wear, some of the switches for the lights are a bit intermittent and a few other electrical gremlins there for me to sort.
I will upload photos when it is in my driveway..
Cheers John

[Oz]

Not sure about the framing composition but, it sounds like your electrical issues won't be too bad.  It's a plus that it was in constant use versus just sitting for a long time.

[john from OZ]

OZ, yes electrical should be ok depending if replacement switches are needed, the RV has been sitting only since 2019, seems to run ok but need to go through all systems, I did see some wetness around the brake master cylinder so it will need attention, also there's some cracks on the tyre sidewalls, can hardly wait for it to be delivered..

I did find this morsel of information, not sure of the accuracy..

"Yes these coaches were special order and were the step-child of
Hawkings Motor Coach (HMC) coaches. the major difference I have found is the HMC has aluminum wall/roof framing
and the Elite has 2x2 steel framing. Both had body and roof manufactured by Engineered Fiberglass Inc. Bloomingdale CA and used the same body molds.."

Cheers John