ksg5000
Oregon
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My rig from 92 and I do something similar to what you have been doing. At some point you need to change out all the rubber. Check your antifreeze every yr and replace as needed - when it doubt change it - not hard and lack of attention can lead to new pumps/radiator which are expensive. Don't forget to change transmission fluid - should last a long time but it's something we tend to ignore.
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rk911
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Mfan wrote:It doesn't hurt to change early,it does hurt to change late.
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Roger in VERMONT
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Maintenance every year no matter how much we use it.
We average about 6,000 per year.
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Matt_Colie
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The grease I use is about 10$us a tube. The engine lube oil is only about 30$us for the jug and the filter I like is 8$.
When I compare that to the 3K$us that the overhaul cost me two years ago (when I did the R&R and most of the engine work), that all looks real reasonable to me.
Grease is cheaper than parts - always.
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dodge guy
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If the generator isn't being run a whole lot I would just change its oil along with the MH engine oil before it gets put into storage.
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ferndaleflyer
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I get mine serviced every spring
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Once a year like clockwork. $300 well spent as I don't do the oil change myself. I do have the SCA checked and added if necessary...Dennis
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down home
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Doubt our Mh went 4,000 miles without changing the fluids and lubricating. A couple three years we didn't go anywhere and still changed the fluids.
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Sandia Man
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Factory recommendations are a minimum for me, I see no issue if you want to replace fluids and filters to your hearts content, over 90% of the vehicles we have owned during our lifetime (100% of our RVs) have never been back to the dealer for service. Additionally, I just love doing mods and maintenance on our RVs, it's fun and keeps me from having to work on the rig while on the road when I just want to enjoy the RVing lifestyle.
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Dale.Traveling
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Lwiddis wrote:“Keep in mind the guidelines are what the OEM has determined to be the minimum necessary to ensure the product operates thru the warranty period.”
I disagree. Do you have any evidence showing OEMs are only concerned with the minimum for warranties?
Nope, but can you show me evidence they are concerned with paying for repairs post warranty?
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