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JCat
Explorer III
May 29, 2015

It's always something

MY RV is 11 years old this year.
Only has 58,000 miles on it.

But this year it seems like I spent a fortune maintaining it and upgrading it.

Here is what I did:
Replaced 2 existing AC units $3000
Added a 3rd AC unit $2000
Replace engine batteries $250
Replace house batteries gel cell $1100
Fixed oil leak and changed oil $500
Replaced coolant $100
Fixed drawer slides $250
Replaced slideout Awning $300
Replaced in dash GPS with XM/FM/Ipod Radio - $500
Replaced front tires - $1500 (michelin)

$9500 total that I can recall, I am sure there were other things as well.

I hope next year will be better
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  • LakeLifeTL's avatar
    LakeLifeTL
    Explorer
    May 29, 2015
    Sounds like you're farming this work out. I have had to fix my drawer slides too, but to the tune of less than $50 in parts. If you're not inclined to learn to fix your rig yourself, you will continue to spend that kind of money.
  • gemert's avatar
    gemert
    Explorer
    May 29, 2015
    JCat wrote:
    MY RV is 11 years old this year.
    Only has 58,000 miles on it.

    But this year it seems like I spent a fortune maintaining it and upgrading it.

    Here is what I did:
    Replaced 2 existing AC units $3000
    Added a 3rd AC unit $2000
    Replace engine batteries $250
    Replace house batteries gel cell $1100
    Fixed oil leak and changed oil $500
    Replaced coolant $100
    Fixed drawer slides $250
    Replaced slideout Awning $300
    Replaced in dash GPS with XM/FM/Ipod Radio - $500
    Replaced front tires - $1500 (michelin)

    $9500 total that I can recall, I am sure there were other things as well.

    I hope next year will be better


    $10,219.93 for me, about 2.3k covered by extended warranty. I feel your pain!

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