My '97 Allegro Bay class A burst a hydrolic line on the Driversside just in front of the duallies. so it's the hose going to the back.I have 3 quotes $150 -$200 for the hose (they have to pull the line,check the end pieces so they get it right, order line .. takes 4-5 days, then install add fluid etc.) labor of 2-5 hours. $300-$1500.And then another quote of $1400-2000 to do all four.Doing all 4 will discount labor on removing hoses.Question these quotes are all over the place, anyone have this done & what did you pay? I was so suprised as these are very well known RV repair shops I've dealt with over the years and have found very reasonable and do great work. Ahh.. except CW which was the high oneon labor.Would you replace all 4 (I have a '97 and they are origional HWs System ? Said it's cheaper on labor to get all hosesfittings labor on/off than to do one at a time?Do you think this is a sign that all hoses s/b replaced.It wasn't a problem this last trip as I was with other people andthey helped w/blocks but being alone the blocks are very hard to landon top correctly.Tks for the help.Gramma Dy

Take the hose into most any NAPA store and they will give you a new hose while you wait - or may later in the day perhaps.

I would all 4. Preventive maintenence. What about independant RV repair people. I've had good luck with some of the mobile guys as well as small family repair places. You just have to talk to them asking specific questions, like how they handle getting replacement parts. Names of suppliers maybe you've already identified.

If you are handy, you can do one hose at a time. Take one hose off at a time, take the old hose to any hydraulic shop ( google search for a shop in your area)and they can make a new one while you wait. It will be the right length with the right fittings and a lot cheaper. Install the new hose, add some fluid and test. Then at a later date or if you have time, do another hose and then the other two at you convenience and this way you don't get any hoses in the wrong place. But if you are not handy have them all done at one time at a shop, labor saving in my opinion. And you will prevent future failures while out camping.

I burst the hydraulic hose that ran the fans and power steering. We were climbing the hill out of Indio at the time in 120 degree weather on a Saturday. DW drove back to Indio and contacted a mobile repair guy. He drove the 10 miles up the hill, took the old hose off, returned to Indio and had a new one made and came back and installed it. Charged my $200...I gave him $300 and told him to have a nice day. I would replace all four so you don't get stuck on the road somewhere....rubber doesn't last forever..call a mobile guy....Dennis

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Executive45
Explorer III
Mar 13, 2014
I burst the hydraulic hose that ran the fans and power steering. We were climbing the hill out of Indio at the time in 120 degree weather on a Saturday. DW drove back to Indio and contacted a mobile repair guy. He drove the 10 miles up the hill, took the old hose off, returned to Indio and had a new one made and came back and installed it. Charged my $200...I gave him $300 and told him to have a nice day. I would replace all four so you don't get stuck on the road somewhere....rubber doesn't last forever..call a mobile guy....Dennis
othertonka
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
If you are handy, you can do one hose at a time. Take one hose off at a time, take the old hose to any hydraulic shop ( google search for a shop in your area)and they can make a new one while you wait. It will be the right length with the right fittings and a lot cheaper. Install the new hose, add some fluid and test. Then at a later date or if you have time, do another hose and then the other two at you convenience and this way you don't get any hoses in the wrong place. But if you are not handy have them all done at one time at a shop, labor saving in my opinion. And you will prevent future failures while out camping.
1BryNelson
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
I guess how DIY are you?
1BryNelson
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
I would all 4. Preventive maintenence. What about independant RV repair people. I've had good luck with some of the mobile guys as well as small family repair places. You just have to talk to them asking specific questions, like how they handle getting replacement parts. Names of suppliers maybe you've already identified.
More_To_See
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
Take the hose into most any NAPA store and they will give you a new hose while you wait - or may later in the day perhaps.

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