Just got my first RV

[RANGERZ21]

Just bought a 2004 Coachmen Leprechaun 317KS class C motor home. I have RV'd a few time in the past in my Dads OLD class A and had a blast. Came across  what I felt was a good deal and got it. Can't wait to hit the road with the wife and kids. I'll take any advice good or bad. I live just east of Nashville so I have lots of places to go for weekend trips.

 

[GMascelli]

Congrats on the purchase!!   Come on Summer!!!

At least you have some experience, just a newbie here.  We just closed on a Fleetwood Storm 35.

 

[Kenneth]

I'll be the first to chime in, CHECK THE TIRE DATE CODES, before you get out on the road, they may look like they are brand spanking new , but if they are over 7 years old be really careful.

 

[RANGERZ21]

You are right. It needs a round of tires. They are like new but dry rotted. It has Mich on it now. I am guessing that is the best tire to run. I will have to replace them before they wear out again in 7 more years so I am going to look at all my options. Any input on this would be great.
P.S. Whats wrong with camping in the winter...... As soon as I get tires on this baby I'm headed to a nearby campsite for the weekend.

 

[seilerbird]

The only problem with camping in the winter is if you expose a class C to freezing temperatures the water pipes will freeze and burst causing some major problems. I live in mine full time and it is certainly winter here in Quartzsite Arizona but it doesn't get down to freezing and I am in a class A so there is no problem. In the winter I head south. In the summer I head north. I am Seilerbird the Snowbird.

 

[dave61]

Michelin tires are certainly well regarded but they seem to have a reputation for early sidewall cracking. I just replaced a set of Michelins that were from 2007 with like new tread but cracking. It is tough to bite the bullet but safety has to come first. Try a search on tires and you will see a lot of posts.

 

[RANGERZ21]

I ended up with a set of Goodrides. We use them alot on our used cars and have had good luck with them. Time will tell how they work my MH.