highnoon52
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- Jul 16, 2008
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Hi y'all! Just joined the forum and have already learned a bunch, though not about what I'm looking for. Thus, my first post!
My wife & I have been fulltimers since 1997, when we sold our Colorado home, bought an old Bounder to see how we'd like the lifestyle. Traveled through the midwest, down through Georgia, stayed near St. Augustine, FL for a while, upgraded to a new Coachmen Santara MH. Actually got off the road for awhile, buying a houseboat on the St. Johns River. Had to return to our midwestern roots in 2001 due to some family health issues. We bought a 38 ft. Avion fifth wheel, and have been parked here (near Rockford IL) ever since, enduring some nasty winters and mosquito-filled summers. Now, we're looking forward to weighing anchor and heading back to the southwest...New Mexico, to be exact.
Haven't invested in a truck, and probably won't anytime soon due to the fuel $$ situation. We're going to have our Avion towed by a service, and likely will "park it" for another while.
Now my question: After 7 years stationary, and with everything having been in good working order when we parked, what are the main things to have looked at in preparation for a 1500-mile haul? Obviously my primary concern is the tires. They were new (or nearly) in 2001, and have not budged since. Do they need to be replaced? Do the brakes deteriorate over time? Any other stuff that suffers from long-term lack-of-use?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
My wife & I have been fulltimers since 1997, when we sold our Colorado home, bought an old Bounder to see how we'd like the lifestyle. Traveled through the midwest, down through Georgia, stayed near St. Augustine, FL for a while, upgraded to a new Coachmen Santara MH. Actually got off the road for awhile, buying a houseboat on the St. Johns River. Had to return to our midwestern roots in 2001 due to some family health issues. We bought a 38 ft. Avion fifth wheel, and have been parked here (near Rockford IL) ever since, enduring some nasty winters and mosquito-filled summers. Now, we're looking forward to weighing anchor and heading back to the southwest...New Mexico, to be exact.
Haven't invested in a truck, and probably won't anytime soon due to the fuel $$ situation. We're going to have our Avion towed by a service, and likely will "park it" for another while.
Now my question: After 7 years stationary, and with everything having been in good working order when we parked, what are the main things to have looked at in preparation for a 1500-mile haul? Obviously my primary concern is the tires. They were new (or nearly) in 2001, and have not budged since. Do they need to be replaced? Do the brakes deteriorate over time? Any other stuff that suffers from long-term lack-of-use?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.