How many engine miles is too many?
Not interested in how well maintained or functional the interior is. I'd just like to know how long Class C engines generally should last. I read everywhere about how mileage shouldn't really matter i...
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RV gas chassis engines are truck versions of gas engines used in cars. While a car engine can last well over 200,000 miles, a truck engine has to work much harder. I have several friends that have had their gas engines replaced just under 100,000 miles. I don't know if the replacement was required due to lack of preventive maintenance or just premature failure.
Since most wear and tear occurs at startup, one may assume trucks that are running almost constantly would last much longer than RV's that see intermittent use. Also, RV operators may stress their engines more than an experienced truck driver.
Before you spend your hard earned money, have a mechanic do a compression check as well as an exhaust analysis. Finally, if you find an otherwise really good deal, used replacement engines are not all that expensive. I've had gas engines replaced in two RVs with used V8 engines from a junk yard for under $5K each. (Both vehicles belonged to my kids.)
Since most wear and tear occurs at startup, one may assume trucks that are running almost constantly would last much longer than RV's that see intermittent use. Also, RV operators may stress their engines more than an experienced truck driver.
Before you spend your hard earned money, have a mechanic do a compression check as well as an exhaust analysis. Finally, if you find an otherwise really good deal, used replacement engines are not all that expensive. I've had gas engines replaced in two RVs with used V8 engines from a junk yard for under $5K each. (Both vehicles belonged to my kids.)
