Real-life maintenance costs on a small B+
Just looking for some info from those who have done it. Possibly next year I'm going to seriously start looking for a B+ in the 21-24', 10-15 yr old, 30K-60K miles, & $20-$30K range. From what I'v...
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Low mileage on a early 2000's B+ isn't always a great thing. Our 2004 R-Vision, Trail Lite 213 had just over 8K miles on it and was 8 years old. It looked and drove great, but needless to say it had sat a lot.
Off the top of my head we bought or repaired the following before a 2013 Alaska trip:
No problems on the 17K trip with anything, I guess we over-reacted on preparation.
We have about 27K miles on it now and Scottiemom is looking for a corner bed in a B+ ... :E.
Off the top of my head we bought or repaired the following before a 2013 Alaska trip:
- 2 AGM 6 volt batteries and additional mount fabrication $800
- Lost in tank fuel pump 2nd trip in 2012 $800 (sat with untreated 10% ethanol in tank for 2 years, which was blamed for the following also)
- Had the poor running generator checked out and serviced by Onan, replaced carb, fuel lines & fuel pump $650
- New tires $1300
- Power management system $300
- Hot rod for water heater $75
- General engine check out, belts, hoses, fluid changes $500
- Masks for grill, windshield and bug deflector $150
- New TV $200
- New Wineguard Rayzr antenna head $50
- Quick disconnect gas line with shutoff valve and Buddy catalytic heater $110
- Refrigerator recall, cleaning, parts and service $150
- Extra alternator for trip $155
No problems on the 17K trip with anything, I guess we over-reacted on preparation.
We have about 27K miles on it now and Scottiemom is looking for a corner bed in a B+ ... :E.
