Just bought my first RV

Hope you checked VERY closely for any signs of water leaks. Older Class Cs have a real tendency for the overhead to rot away due to poor sealing.
Other than that, check the roof, seal every opening you see .

Thanks - I sure did.No leaks, no water damage, no delamination, no nothing.
I didn't spring for an inspection (for a $6k investment I'll take my chances and save the fee), but I went through every accessible inch of it myself. I've been through a few of them in my search and this one is a time capsule. I was surprised to find one that actually lived up to its advertising.
My first investment will be new tires and a trip to my mechanic to look at hoses, belts, etc.

Congrats. As mentioned, check for leaks.
Also, check the age of the tires. RV tires usually age out before they wear out.
Enjoy your travels.

Congrats!!

At least in my Coachmen, the owner's manual packet was a big binder with the generic owner's manual (though Coachmen's was rather more complete than some I've seen) and the brochures/manuals for every appliance and gizmo built into the RV. You should be able to track down whatever information you need for most of them from the maker's web sites, etc. Ford can get the owner's manual for the chassis.

Check to see if there are any recalls to be done. There may be recalls on the Ford chassis (perhaps the rather infamous cruise control brake sensing switch, which should definitely be done) or on the fridge. There could conceivably be recalls on some of the other appliances, too, but those are the most common ones so far as I know.

If you don't have reason to believe it's been done recently, I'd suggest having the brake fluid changed and perhaps the rubber brake lines replaced. Some sources suggest a three-year cycle for brake fluid. That may be a little more frequent than necessary, particularly in dry climates, but if its original it's definitely well past due.

Congrats. Keep us posted. You have found a good forum to ask your questions.

Congrats on your new rig! See you out there!!

Mayble,

Please remember that you have a 23yo house on a 23yo truck. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it has to be maintained. This is all regardless of the indicated mileage. It is age pure and simple.

Trust Me On This:
All the rubber parts should be suspect and looked at NOW. Belts, hoses and gaskets are an issue.
Have the brakes flushed and the rubber part inspected.
Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with good coolant. This is particularly true to protect the cooling system from corrosion.

There is no reason to expect a problem with a coach that new (from my POV) that can not be handled. You do have to get the maintenance manual and all the manuals for the house parts. Most of there can be downloaded if you don't have them already.

Enjoy the travel.

Matt

Change brake fluid and rubber front brake lines if not done recently. Replace tires if over 5 years old by date codes on tires ( new looking old tires are not safe for RV's)Check engine cooling system including belts and hoses, clutch fan, water pump and radiator. Watch for overheating on long grades. Down shift when climbing or descending steep grades. If house battery(s) and starting battery are old they may need replacing. Check whether the converter/charger is charging the house batteries while plugged into shore power or with RV generator running. House batteries should read around 13.6 volts when fully charged/charging on your digital voltmeter. With engine running, voltage should be around 14 volts. Clean battery connectors and check electrolyte levels, add distilled water to just cover the plates and check periodically. Have propane tank filled. Try running the fridge, leave it on overnight to verify it is cooling properly. Try the furnace and verify that it is cycling on and off properly. Run the roof and dash AC units. Generator should be able to run the roof AC and microwave simultaneously. Assemble a basic tool box with voltmeter, hand tools, mini screwdriver set, adhesives, spare fuses, baling wire, duct tape and screws and nuts, flashlight batteries, etc. Take your rig on a short trip and stay at an RV park while you try everything out. Put up and take down awning, make sure it is stowed securely before leaving. Make a list of things to fix, things to take, etc. Try TV and antenna, stow antenna before leaving. Dump black and gray water tanks wearing latex gloves after you have used toilet, shower and sinks before leaving RV park. (Don't hook up sewer hose and leave dump valves open, waste tanks need liquid in them to drain waste after use.)

Have fun !!! You have a new hobby.

Congratulations! Don't know much about the whole unit, but that is a great chassis and engine in my book.