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beave
Explorer
May 27, 2013

How many miles is to many for an early '90's B

We are down sizing from a DP, and also downsizing price wise, so we are looking at early to mid 90's class B's.

All other things being equal, such as floor plan and maintenance, would you be concerned at over 100,000 miles? How do these things hold up?What would be your concerns if purchasing a B of this age?

Thanks
  • I wouldn't worry a bit about it... just know some things will need replacement

    mines a 92 van and a 93 coachman B run great and I go anywhere I please with it

    about 90K miles on a chevy based 350 engine....I wouldn't hesitate to take it to Alaska and I live In Georgia

    I have had several vehicles with way over 300K on them when I sold them still running fine
  • OUr Xplorer Class B has 88,000 miles on it. I drive about 2-3 miles almost every day.
    The refrigerator went out in October and we have used coolers for some weekend trips since then.
    Replaced the 7 year old tires (6) and brakes in April. Then the computer died and we had to replace that. Now it is leaking oil and it is a blown seal and that is more $$$.

    Have spent about $5,000 on it in 2013. But it is much cheaper than a new one since it is paid for and ours.

    I would think twice now before I purchased one with as many miles on it as the one you are looking at.
  • I think 60,000 is about the max I would ever buy for a gasser.
    bumpy
  • I just looked in the auction section of our local paper theres a 1999 class A has 10,788 miles ..keep looking you find one.
  • 100K on a gas eng would concern me. My cutoff is 78 or 80K under 10 years old
  • to me 100k on anything is not good, seems auto things have a life span and at 100k things start to go. starter ,alt,, wheel bearings ,tranny etc. I