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someuser001
Explorer
Jul 19, 2020

RV maintenance

We just got a pre-owned RV that is a couple of years old. It is a 2018 Forest River Sunseeker

But I am not sure what the maintenance schedule on this should be. We will likely be using it every weekend all summer. Normally on a car, it is recommended to get an oil change every 3 months.

What sort of regular maintenance should I be looking at for the RV?
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2020
    For a complete manual get your VIN from the registration and insert it here. E-350
    Complete owners manual, warranty and other info.
    Happy motorin
  • Jebby14's avatar
    Jebby14
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2020
    dont forget about the camper half, water intrusion is the death of a camper. lap sealant should be checked a couple times a year and redone as needed. a good roof treatment once a year is nice too
  • someuser001's avatar
    someuser001
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2020
    wanderingaimlessly wrote:
    You likely mean it's on an E-350 chassis, which is a cutaway van body.
    Find out what year of motorhome it is, then look for a Ford E-350 service schedule for the prior year.
    You may find this helpful Ford E 350


    very helpful - thanks
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2020
    You likely mean it's on an E-350 chassis, which is a cutaway van body.
    Find out what year of motorhome it is, then look for a Ford E-350 service schedule for the prior year.
    You may find this helpful Ford E 350
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Jul 19, 2020
    Class C motorhomes built on Ford chassis' should have a front end alignment first. Don't be surprised if it needs parts including shock absorbers. Also have the brakes checked.

    As long as the oil is at the full mark, it can wait until fall.

    "Extreme usage" usually calls for oil and filter change every 3,000 miles.
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jul 19, 2020
    Start from a known base. Oil & filter change plus a thorough inspection of everything that moves & wears out. Linkages, bushings, everything. You don't want to be miles from anywhere & have something fail that could have been avoided with a simple inspection.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Jul 19, 2020
    And no such thing as a recommended three month oil change interval on car.
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Jul 19, 2020
    Find out what year and engine you have and we can give you some advice. No such thing as a Ford 350 engine.

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