First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
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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.
You will want to check the age of the tires, if they are older than 6 years old, it is time to replace them before a long trip. Even if they don't have a lot of tread wear, older tires are not safe.
Ray
