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Gazelle05
Explorer
Oct 09, 2016

Preparations for putting diesel pusher back on the road

Looking for suggestions, recommendations for putting a diesel pusher back on the road after being apart for three years. Going to put new tires on as they are outdated. New batteries, changing out oil and filters. If there is anything you can recommend before getting on the road to avoid problems on the road it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Oct 10, 2016
    The air dryer needs to be serviced - who knows when the last time it was done before it was parked. Owners often overlook the air dryer.

    Check the oil in the front hubs and the rear end.

    Bill
  • femailyetti's avatar
    femailyetti
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2016
    Any type of break pad tends to stick if not used for that long. Bleed the breaks, as the fluid absorbs water if it sits for long time in any type of humidity
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Oct 10, 2016
    Your biggest problem will be the air brakes if it has them. They dont like to sit and you may find they are stouck hard. If so, they will need professional attention.
  • xteacher's avatar
    xteacher
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2016
    You might get more responses by posting in the Class A Motorhomes section.
  • mvpmich's avatar
    mvpmich
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2016
    Depending on the chassis, I would use one of the annual service checklists and go through all of the systems, air brakes & suspension, axle and trans lube and fluids, etc. Freightliner has annual lists - 1, 2 & 3 years, you can download from their web page.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Oct 09, 2016
    yep do the filters and some how pump some fresh fuel threw the system. and put some around town miles on it before a long run,
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2016
    How far down was it tore down? Fuel comes to mind, might be worthwhile to filter or replace. Fuel filters, too.

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