Used DP Reliability
In our quest for a Class A our options are a used DP that is about 6 years old or older or a newer gasser. What I would like to know if how the used DP reliability would be. I know it would depend o...
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Do you MIND doing maintenance? Our DP has a two AC filters, an air intake filter, an oil filter, two fuel filters, a coolant filter and three hydraulic filters. There is a lot to keep up with. I rather like the discipline of it.
We had to order a hydraulic pump from out-of-state. Second day delivery was reasonable.
Engine access is surprisingly difficult. There is a lot of stuff jammed in there. I recently removed a hydraulic thermostat for inspection. I could see it and touch it. The back bolt required clearancing the part with a hacksaw and grinding a socket paper-thin on one side to get the bolt removed. Probably more a symptom of modern design than DP problem.
Our air bags are in decent shape after 16 years of use. I plan to replace them this summer as a preventative. Shocks are on the list too - 50K miles according to records, though some look original. Brakes are original and are fine. Previous owner taught me to use the exhaust brake!
Most DPs will likely come with a maintenance schedule, or one will be readily available. You will always be doing a bit of web search for quantities, methods, etc.
Matt B
We had to order a hydraulic pump from out-of-state. Second day delivery was reasonable.
Engine access is surprisingly difficult. There is a lot of stuff jammed in there. I recently removed a hydraulic thermostat for inspection. I could see it and touch it. The back bolt required clearancing the part with a hacksaw and grinding a socket paper-thin on one side to get the bolt removed. Probably more a symptom of modern design than DP problem.
Our air bags are in decent shape after 16 years of use. I plan to replace them this summer as a preventative. Shocks are on the list too - 50K miles according to records, though some look original. Brakes are original and are fine. Previous owner taught me to use the exhaust brake!
Most DPs will likely come with a maintenance schedule, or one will be readily available. You will always be doing a bit of web search for quantities, methods, etc.
Matt B
