Picking up a new to me Class C!! - Questions on Pick Up
So, after much research, asking questions here on this very helpful forum, looking at several Class C's on RV lots and RV Trader private party units..........I have purchased a Class C! I previously had TTs and 5ers. I will pick up 350 miles (one way) from my home.
My new to me Class C:
2005 Monaco Esquire 31PBS
25K miles
Garage kept
Original owner
Very excited about my new rig and can't wait to continue our family journeys in a Class C! Now I can tow my boat!!!
QUESTIONS:
One tire (front driver's side) is 6 years old. Other front tire was replaced under warranty and is two years old.
Rear tires are 2 years old. Rear tires are of an off brand and appear to have an aggressive tread pattern; almost like an AT tire. Owner had to have the rears replaced on the road during a trip and the tire shop only had these off brand ones in stock at the time.
I would like to get the rig home and replace all 6 tires with Michelin LTX MS2 at a local tire dealer in my neighborhood. This will provide me with FREE tire rotations and balancing for life of tire and I like to support my local businesses.
1. Is it a large risk driving home 350 miles with the one six year old tire? Should I replace the one tire with a cheap one just to get home? A cheap one is probably around $100 installed.
2. Any things I should do prior to my trip home other than obvious things like oil, coolant, trans fluid)? I already did an inspection a few weeks ago when I went to see it originally (roof, refer, genny, AC, look for leaks, etc.
Thanks!
My new to me Class C:
2005 Monaco Esquire 31PBS
25K miles
Garage kept
Original owner
Very excited about my new rig and can't wait to continue our family journeys in a Class C! Now I can tow my boat!!!
QUESTIONS:
One tire (front driver's side) is 6 years old. Other front tire was replaced under warranty and is two years old.
Rear tires are 2 years old. Rear tires are of an off brand and appear to have an aggressive tread pattern; almost like an AT tire. Owner had to have the rears replaced on the road during a trip and the tire shop only had these off brand ones in stock at the time.
I would like to get the rig home and replace all 6 tires with Michelin LTX MS2 at a local tire dealer in my neighborhood. This will provide me with FREE tire rotations and balancing for life of tire and I like to support my local businesses.
1. Is it a large risk driving home 350 miles with the one six year old tire? Should I replace the one tire with a cheap one just to get home? A cheap one is probably around $100 installed.
2. Any things I should do prior to my trip home other than obvious things like oil, coolant, trans fluid)? I already did an inspection a few weeks ago when I went to see it originally (roof, refer, genny, AC, look for leaks, etc.
Thanks!
