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Bordercollie
Sep 21, 2014Explorer
Everybody has opinions, hopefully based on experience. You are more likely to need to replace air conditioning units, fridges, fresh water pumps, and need to have generator and furnace serviced and awning fabric replaced at around ten years old, depending on various factors including amount of usage and storage/weather conditions. Tires develop sidewall cracks and ten to come apart at 5+ years regardless of appearance and tread depth. (Not worth taking chances) Brake fluid should be flushed and replaced and brake system checked/serviced every couple of years to prevent brake fade on grades. Engine cooling system should be checked and all belts and hoses etc replaced as needed. Front brake flex lines should be replaced at ten years old or sooner to prevent internal rupture and dangerous sudden pulling in steering. I don't think that extended warranty schemes are worth the cost, too many loopholes.
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