Kayteg1 wrote:
I never bought the story about keeping old belt.
How long you think used, 10 or older belt will last when you reuse it?
I always carry new belt and tools to replace it.
New era belts can last 200,000 miles on cars. Don't know about RVs but once you see the cracks on ribs, you better have new belt handy.
How long do you think that "new" 5yr old belt will last?
It's similar to tires, the rubber gets old even if it's not being used. I wouldn't trust a belt that has been sitting for years.
Keeping the old one will likely give you just as much likelihood of making it into the next town where you can find an actual NEW belt.
