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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Reliability, now there is a word. You see problems in brand new coaches as well as older coaches.
Ours is 20 years old and we have had a hydraulic pump failure. Other issues were minor and all fixable. At 20 years old no leaks from any component on the MH. It is a Beaver and seems to be built well.
Do expect extra costs as mentioned in filters and larger amounts of fluids. Try if possible to find a unit with new tires or negotiate price based on tires if possible to avoid initial sticker shock at purchase.
Do your own work and save a bundle plus it is rewarding.
Pogoil.
Ours is 20 years old and we have had a hydraulic pump failure. Other issues were minor and all fixable. At 20 years old no leaks from any component on the MH. It is a Beaver and seems to be built well.
Do expect extra costs as mentioned in filters and larger amounts of fluids. Try if possible to find a unit with new tires or negotiate price based on tires if possible to avoid initial sticker shock at purchase.
Do your own work and save a bundle plus it is rewarding.
Pogoil.
