Maintenance, you vs. the dealership..

I do my own maintenance. With the exception of transmissions. Those buggers make me nervous. My wife’s T&C needs a transmission fluid change now.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

SidecarFlip wrote:
I should include not just RV maintenance, but everything. Cars, trucks and farm tractors. Have to put in a new bathroom in the spring (in the house, not the camper).

I even mount and dismount and balance my own tires. All it takes is the right tools and prior experience.

About the only thing I don't do is roofs. I don't like heights or ladders.

And it's sometimes done without having the right tools LOL. I can mount or dismount a tire with a vehicle, concrete curb, two bricks, and a couple of tire irons......balancing I have yet to figure out.

Takes a long time to schedule maintenance in my area and the quality isn't always great. I tend to try and fix it myself before I bring the rig in - not much downside. I tend to leave the chassis engine stuff to the pro's - I limit that end to oil changes, coolant changes etc.

I have to tell you guys, I'm dang impressed with y'all! It's my sincerest wish that when I'm in my 60s and 70s like y'all, I'll still be physically capable of doing my own work.

I do as much as I can now also. I'm not a great carpenter but do what i can. I enjoy plumbing and electrical. I'm a former meduim/heavy truck tech and do all my own vehicle and equipment repairs. I simply don't trust others working on my stuff. Seen way too many mistakes over the years.

Y'all have inspired me today. I'm in my 40s now and can tell now I'm slower than i was in my 20s. One of my biggest fears is getting older and not being able to turn wrenches and take care of my equipment anymore, so thanks for all these posts from you older guys. I really appreciate them.

:) Hi, I'm 72 with very limited space and not allowed to get on the roof of my house or trailer. (wife's orders) Still very capable.

ScottG wrote:
I do all my own stunts.

Lol, X2

Maybe it's just payback for my years doing vehicle repair but every shop I have gone to in the last ten years are way below average in quality. For example:Two weeks ago I was at Discount Tire three times trying to get them to mount my new tire without a bead leak. Finally, a mech broke out a wire brush and cleaned the rim, problem solved.

I do all my own RV maintenance, it is easy. For the roof, I'll climb a ladder and look at it, it doesn't need any maintenance. Thank you, Eternabond.

I dislike working on my vehicles but I still do it and ATM, the fleet is aging, just like me.

I do my own work, even my own warranty repairs. I don't want my trailer sitting at the dealer for a month for a repair I could do in half a day. Perhaps that's something the dealer counts on?

I do all my own stunts.

My dealer/service center is less than 5 miles from my house. I have referred several people there - and they hook me up with service (expedite warranty and quick with job completion). I'll take it there if it requires more than duct tape.

I am 75 have a large nicely equipped shop and still do all my maintenance on everything on the farm including building Mary's special projects :). If I do it myself I know it is done right and not counting the savings accrued. Happy Camping