Majestic2010 wrote:
Dear fellow ex-rental RV owners,
Last week I bought a compact 2010 Four Winds 19G (Ford E350 - V8 5.4 Triton). I guess I will be #68 on the list :)
It was from a couple that bought the RV from CA about a year ago and for (good) reasons had to sell it.
It looks very well maintained and we are very happy with it. Going to Carpenteria State Beach in 3 weeks for our first maiden trip.
A couple of questions for ex CA rental owners:
Do all ex CA rentals come without a remote entry key? Would it be possible to purchase a remote key control for the Ford?
The previous owner recommended to always drive it in 'Tow/Haul' mode to increase fuel economy. Is it okay to drive in this mode even when not driving in the mountains or not towing?
Lastly, the previous owner bought the extended power/drive train warranty for $1,650. Is this warranty transferable to the new owner? No detailed warranty contract available other than the flyer you can download from the CA website. I noticed the warranty for the bix itself is transferable but it does not mention this for the extended power/drive train warranty.
Thanks for all the great info you continue to post on this forum. It helped me to get over my 'high mileage' fear.
I had a bad experience with high mileage oil. My van ran very low only two weeks after the oil change. Never lost any oil before while using regular 10W40 and none after. I'd read that it helps improve seals but another article mentioned the problem I had with the oil disappearing. Don't know what to believe. :?
