When to change hoses on a Diesel Pusher ??
I have an 04 Diesel Pusher with a Cummins 8.3 350hp, side radiator. Just curious if there's a recommendation on when to change the hoses due to age. It has about 40,000 miles. Thanks Brian
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Do what feels comfortable for you. On water related hoses, I had our engine related hoses replaced with Gates between year 10 and 11. I did this because while inspecting can show when a hose is bad but not yet ruptured. It really cannot tell you if the hose is going bad.
We also feel we'll keep this coach for a minimum of 10 more years. And I've done lots of preventative maintenance on my schedule, and my preferred shop, vs on the side of the road or in a place I do not know.
I did not replace the Hydro Hot silicone related hoses, as all of my research indicated they age much slower then traditional hoses.
Oh, and one of my replaced hoses did show interior signs of being distressed. Sure, may have easily gone for another 5 or so years, or may have blown as we did the ALCAN in 2014....
No right or wrong on this, just what you're comfortable with,
Smitty
We also feel we'll keep this coach for a minimum of 10 more years. And I've done lots of preventative maintenance on my schedule, and my preferred shop, vs on the side of the road or in a place I do not know.
I did not replace the Hydro Hot silicone related hoses, as all of my research indicated they age much slower then traditional hoses.
Oh, and one of my replaced hoses did show interior signs of being distressed. Sure, may have easily gone for another 5 or so years, or may have blown as we did the ALCAN in 2014....
No right or wrong on this, just what you're comfortable with,
Smitty
