I just sold my 2005 PleasureWay Excel TD on a Ford E350 chassis. I had more than my share of suspension and chassis issues and the last big issue was a rear axle that had to be replaced because of a spun bearing. Of course while you're in there, you replace all the rest of the bearings. Total, about $2,000. I was at the mercy of the shop because it was a Ford truck shop. Seems most Ford dealers will not service an rv because they don't have a parking lot big enough to hold rvs and their lifts aren't strong enough. What was a bit infuriating was that I assumed the replacement parts were going to be at least Ford parts, they ended up being some off branded stuff. Should I mention I had to replace the u joints myself. Oh well, after 88,000 miles, I realized I didn't have to ever do a thing to the 6.8L v10 and it never burned more than maybe 8 ops of oil between changes.
As a result of selling the PW on a Ford chassis, I've purchased a 2018 PW on a Mercedes 3500 chassis and am keeping my fingers crossed. Yes I am concerned a bit about availability of service as I was about the Ford. I'm thinking of purchasing the factory repair manuals and doing what repairs are necessary that I can do myself and the rest will go to Mercedes.
