Buying a used Class A Repairs to Expect?
Hi There! I'm looking at an older Class A RV to renovate for a 1-2 year adventure with my family. Right now I'm looking at a 1998 Fleetwood Southwind (30' with a Ford engine and 35K miles.) I co...
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Be careful about those posts you've read because you're talking a 98 Ford. If those post had a V10 engine then yes, if they had a 460 then you may not be getting the whole picture.
First suggestion is to get the V10 and forego any 460's. Once you do that get up on the roof and scrap away any loose putty. After that redo all the joints with new Dicor. Important to have a strong water tight roof.
Second I would go through the brakes. You need to stop and sometimes in an emergency.
Third I would swap out all the fluids with fresh Ford suggested stuff.
Forth, I would go load up the family and have a great time. Remember if you're going for 1-2 years the rig only has to make another 10-30K miles. Expect break downs in the coach part. You can fix those on the road.
Sidenote: study up on DOT tire codes prior to buying the rig. Also study up on the weak points of each engine. V10 would be spark plugs and blow outs. 460 it would be passenger side exhaust. Lots in the forum all you need do is use the search function.
First suggestion is to get the V10 and forego any 460's. Once you do that get up on the roof and scrap away any loose putty. After that redo all the joints with new Dicor. Important to have a strong water tight roof.
Second I would go through the brakes. You need to stop and sometimes in an emergency.
Third I would swap out all the fluids with fresh Ford suggested stuff.
Forth, I would go load up the family and have a great time. Remember if you're going for 1-2 years the rig only has to make another 10-30K miles. Expect break downs in the coach part. You can fix those on the road.
Sidenote: study up on DOT tire codes prior to buying the rig. Also study up on the weak points of each engine. V10 would be spark plugs and blow outs. 460 it would be passenger side exhaust. Lots in the forum all you need do is use the search function.
