How long does a motor last in a Class A?
I am in the market for a used Class A, maybe 5-7 years old. I see many many nice units for sale with under 50K miles, most with 30K or so miles. I've read all the excellent posts about Gas vs DP a...
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Very very seldom do you ever hear of a major engine problem in an RV that was properly maintained. Most gas engined RV's can go 200,000+ miles. The same goes for a diesel if, and this is the big if with any engine, they are properly maintained and operated according to the manufacturer, NOT the owner, which may have his own way of maintaining his coach.
From reading this forum through the years you will find that most large expenses comes from non-engine issues, like suspension, radiators, AC units, refrigerators, hydraulics, leak damage, etc. Transmissions, like engines, can cause some problems but if maintained and operated properly, they should last as long as the engine. In most cases, you will hear about the house wearing out long before the drive train does.
For an extended warranty, most have so many exclusions that they are not worth the cost.
From reading this forum through the years you will find that most large expenses comes from non-engine issues, like suspension, radiators, AC units, refrigerators, hydraulics, leak damage, etc. Transmissions, like engines, can cause some problems but if maintained and operated properly, they should last as long as the engine. In most cases, you will hear about the house wearing out long before the drive train does.
For an extended warranty, most have so many exclusions that they are not worth the cost.
