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donrebyct
Sep 10, 2013Explorer
I jumped on a similar unit last May, 94 Falcon on Dodge B350 w/360 engine, and 87K miles. I should have checked things as suggested. Looked nice and ran good, very smooth shifting.
So far, new tires, coach battery, propane valve and hose, new front brakes (after right lockup last week), and new shocks all around; total over $2K. FYI, Camping World may be the best, but they are also very expensive. Still need to fix generator ($1100 per CW for carb and voltage regulator), replace converter/charger (can do myself for less than $150 or $386 at CW). The roof AC, hot water, stove, and fridge work great (haven't tried fridge on propane and haven't tried furnace). One other problem is truck AC vents close on a climb; vacuum leak or probably a box in the dash.
At least the truck seems to be fine. I've read that these trucks are good for 250K or so with good maintenance. Moral of the story, buyer beware, and check everything.
donrebyct
So far, new tires, coach battery, propane valve and hose, new front brakes (after right lockup last week), and new shocks all around; total over $2K. FYI, Camping World may be the best, but they are also very expensive. Still need to fix generator ($1100 per CW for carb and voltage regulator), replace converter/charger (can do myself for less than $150 or $386 at CW). The roof AC, hot water, stove, and fridge work great (haven't tried fridge on propane and haven't tried furnace). One other problem is truck AC vents close on a climb; vacuum leak or probably a box in the dash.
At least the truck seems to be fine. I've read that these trucks are good for 250K or so with good maintenance. Moral of the story, buyer beware, and check everything.
donrebyct
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