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Christl
Explorer
Sep 13, 2015

Anticipating Possible Future Replacement Components

Hi Members:. We have a 2005 Lane 1181 and due to its excellent present condition expect to keep it for some time (> 10 years). Can members give me some indication of what appliances or slide mechanisms may have to be replaced in that twenty year life span from their experiences so that we can anticipate them? Cheers christl
Also hearing there are no time lines to these things is helpful in itself.
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  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2015
    Water pump and slide motor (as already mentioned).

    Also slide seals, air conditioner or fan, battery or batteries and electric and/or converter charger.

    Fridges are a toss up...some of the components can be replaced though.

    Roof - depending on how or if it's properly taken care of and whether or not you take care of it.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2015
    FWIW, we have a 96 Southwind (no slides) with the original appliances.
    They're all working properly, even the original coffee maker.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Sep 13, 2015
    Every appliance, hot water heater and water pump, but nothing specific to a TC. If also go to good LEDs that don't stress the outlets as much. Besides that vinyl inserts and awnings.

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