jmconneely
Feb 23, 2013Explorer
5th wheel repairs.
I recently bought my aunt and uncle's Dutchman 5th wheel. It is a 1994 so it definitely needs some work. My uncle was very good about keeping up with the maintenance. Well about 5 years ago he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Well from then on things were left unfinished.
It has a leak on the roof but the slide was in so it didn't destroy the carpet, only messed up the ceiling panels. I plan on replacing all roof vent and finding then fixing the roof leak. Once that is done I will tackle the interior issues. I also plan on cleaning up and/or repairing the seals around the windows.
Before venturing our I also plan to repack the bearings and check the brakes. It needs one tire as it sits but I plan on replacing all 4 plus the spare.
For the price I'm paying I am willing to do the repairs and do them right.
Can anyone point me in the right direction website wise for a good parts dealer. I want to save as much as possible by doing most if no all the work myself.
It has a leak on the roof but the slide was in so it didn't destroy the carpet, only messed up the ceiling panels. I plan on replacing all roof vent and finding then fixing the roof leak. Once that is done I will tackle the interior issues. I also plan on cleaning up and/or repairing the seals around the windows.
Before venturing our I also plan to repack the bearings and check the brakes. It needs one tire as it sits but I plan on replacing all 4 plus the spare.
For the price I'm paying I am willing to do the repairs and do them right.
Can anyone point me in the right direction website wise for a good parts dealer. I want to save as much as possible by doing most if no all the work myself.