Why to Go to Class A from 5th Wheel Part 2

msturtz wrote:

JCGibson wrote:
Another couple questions I would like to ask, how accessible is the engine on these? Is it possible for me to do all the regular drive train maintenance on a DP or gasser? I usually do most everything required on my Dodge (especially since it is out of warranty) and our 5er (at least I have the previous ones).

In theory it is possible. Not easy but possible. Initially I wanted to stay away from a DP for that reason. However now there are YouTube videos on exactly how to do the work. I even saw a video on how to do your own maintenance on a diesel generator! BTW DP units have commercial engines and transmissions and have much longer service intervals vs. gas rigs or even diesel pickups.

In looking at my DP, changing the oil would not be all that difficult at all. Everything is easily accessible and you don't even have to jack the thing up. However, I don't change my own oil. The thing holds over five gallons of oil and that is just a mess waiting to happen. But I don't change the oil in my cars either. I'm so lazy I go to a place where I don't even have to get out of the car to have the oil changed!