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HighwayJunky
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Sep 26, 2019

Sticker Shock for general service

I have a basically new 2017 Newmar LE with 18,000 miles that has never been serviced since new. Wondering if its time to get service on the 340HP Cummins and Onan Generator? Any ideas on cost for service assuming there are no serious problems??? Can just any MH service center do this, and as efficiently??

Thanks in advance
  • You need to look up service and maintenance schedules for your engine/ tranny/ generator.

    Being a newer rig, there are usually adjustments,tweaks, etc at certain mileages/ hours.

    There could be quite a few things that need to, or should have been done already
  • Agree you're way over due on the engine and I assume lube. Gen might be OK. What does your manuals say for gen and tranny? What about battery water? And everything else that's recommended in the manual for service?
  • To answer your question, yes, it’s couple years past time for servicing.

    Since you have missed a couple services, contact a reputable center, tell them you’ve never had service done since new, if Im reading your post correctly, and they will give you an amount.

    Our P1 service every year is around $500 from a great service center in Phoenix

    Generator,if you’re handy, can be done yourself to save the $300-$350

    For future, do your coach a favor and have it serviced regularly. Maintenance is key to these coaches. Waiting 3 years is doing nothing but asking for problems.

    I’m sure you knew going in, these rigs are not inexpensive to own, so,it shouldn’t be sticker shock. Service, inspections, and maintenance are the most important things when you own one.
  • on my little sprinter mh they wanted $1200. for a forty mile check up so sit down before they quote you a figure.p.s I did it myself.