First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
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Open Road Willie wrote:suitor wrote:
Greetings,
I just bought a 1998 Bounder 30". Made by John Deer, a Ford chassis, 460 C.I. odometer shows 38,000 miles and it does have the 7 th digit.
I paid 9,000 with tax, as the unit is flawless. No fades inside or signs of wear, less the carpet.
I am having all fluids siphoned and replaced, belts, hoses, brakes, ET....
Are there any issues I can address now before driving to Ca.? Anything I am over looking, or I should replace even though it may be working fine now?
I was considering an overdrive gear installed. Unless someone recommends an alternative. or I find it cost prohibitive.
The coach got 6-MPG when I drove it home, about 175 miles. I used 93 octane @$3.13 a gallon.
Suiter, I owned a 1998 Southwind Storm for 9 years, put 60,000 miles on it and had it in all 48 states. It had the Ford 460 in it. I used synthetic oil and only used 87 octane, and it worked perfectly. I have been told that running a higher octane when not needed adds additional heat to the engine.
And for the first time buyer there are lots of nice 2000 and above motorhomes out there for sale that will not break the bank.
For the 2000 and above motorhomes, you will need $20,000 and above to buy one of these.
