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rehoppe
Sep 22, 2015Explorer
Meghan
I'd second the mechanical check!!!
The top end on the small block Dodges (in MHs), seem to need a 'head job',,,, at about 70-80k miles.
Trannys tend to need attention 50-100k miles, depending on usage, and preventive maintenance.
Rear axle seals, are old and brittle. If they haven't been replaced yet.
Front end suspension joints loose?
Rubber bushings in spring hangers?
I hope the lot you rent is in the SOUTH.... or northern Mexico..... Not much insulation, and the windows are single pane,,,,, and they tend to leak air (a lot). In these old rigs, it is cold and drafty as soon as the furnace stops. So not comfortable even if you use a ton of propane. Electric heaters on low, are on longer and thus more comfortable,,, perhaps a bit more expensive (or a lot more expensive... depending).
Probably be cheaper to rent a place for the winter?
I don't mean to rain on your parade.... but I'm sitting at 7500 feet and it's already cold and drafty in my TT (mid to high 30s F for lows)......
I'm getting ready to go back to the house in Denver as we speak.
I'd second the mechanical check!!!
The top end on the small block Dodges (in MHs), seem to need a 'head job',,,, at about 70-80k miles.
Trannys tend to need attention 50-100k miles, depending on usage, and preventive maintenance.
Rear axle seals, are old and brittle. If they haven't been replaced yet.
Front end suspension joints loose?
Rubber bushings in spring hangers?
I hope the lot you rent is in the SOUTH.... or northern Mexico..... Not much insulation, and the windows are single pane,,,,, and they tend to leak air (a lot). In these old rigs, it is cold and drafty as soon as the furnace stops. So not comfortable even if you use a ton of propane. Electric heaters on low, are on longer and thus more comfortable,,, perhaps a bit more expensive (or a lot more expensive... depending).
Probably be cheaper to rent a place for the winter?
I don't mean to rain on your parade.... but I'm sitting at 7500 feet and it's already cold and drafty in my TT (mid to high 30s F for lows)......
I'm getting ready to go back to the house in Denver as we speak.
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