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Thanks guys, you have confirmed what I was already feeling. I need to find a good, low mileage 7.3. They are a great workhorse. Could not agree more that maintenance on any vehicle, especially diesels is critical.
There are some really low mileage 7.3's still out there. Mostly used for peoples RVs two or three times a year. I just missed a 2002 recently with less than 80K on it. Got to be fast to catch them.
Looked at a 2002 with 130k on it this weekend. Not too bad of shape but didn't like what I saw under neath. Looked like it had been worked pretty hard. The engine sounded OK. Interior was fair, the drivers seat needed to be rebuilt, cushion was leaning something awful. And so the search continues. I will find the right one.
Then we can start the search for the camper. Been doing some looking there too. Our last one was a Fleetwood Elkhorn 10.5. Great unit but some draw backs. I like the units with the basements, forced air under to help keep the pipes warm and the extra bunk head room the basements offer. Would like a side entrance but not critical.
I really appreciate the replies here. I will no doubt draw on your experiences once I locate a unit and most definitely when we start the camper search.
Thanks gain.
There are some really low mileage 7.3's still out there. Mostly used for peoples RVs two or three times a year. I just missed a 2002 recently with less than 80K on it. Got to be fast to catch them.
Looked at a 2002 with 130k on it this weekend. Not too bad of shape but didn't like what I saw under neath. Looked like it had been worked pretty hard. The engine sounded OK. Interior was fair, the drivers seat needed to be rebuilt, cushion was leaning something awful. And so the search continues. I will find the right one.
Then we can start the search for the camper. Been doing some looking there too. Our last one was a Fleetwood Elkhorn 10.5. Great unit but some draw backs. I like the units with the basements, forced air under to help keep the pipes warm and the extra bunk head room the basements offer. Would like a side entrance but not critical.
I really appreciate the replies here. I will no doubt draw on your experiences once I locate a unit and most definitely when we start the camper search.
Thanks gain.
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