High Mileage

[mobill]

Am I crazy for buying a 2003 Allegro Bus 40DP with 127,000 miles on it?  It's a good price and "everybody" always says diesel engines can go for hundreds of thousands of miles.  What do you think?

 

[Ned]

I wouldn't be concerned about the mileage if everything else checks out and the coach has been maintained according to schedule.  25,000 miles a year is higher than most people put on their RVs, but not unusual.  At least it's been in use, better than having sat unused.

 

[Ron]

I second what Ned said.  If the rest of the coach and systems are good then go for it.  You can expect many good service miles from it.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

The mileage is not an issue for the engine and probably not the Allison  transmission either, assuming proper maintenance for both. Other running gear, e.g. wheel bearings, steering/suspension, universal joints, exhaust, etc. are likely showing signs of wear and tear or, e.g. the shocks,  are flat worn out at 127k.  The Bus will be on a Freightliner chassis, so I would plan on taking it to the Freightliner Factory Service Center in Gaffney, SC and having them go over the chassis with a fine tooth comb as well as changing all fluids and filters. That way you know you have a fresh start with a chassis in good shape. Figure on spending $2000 or so - just changing all the fluids and filters will run nearly $1500.

It is probably well into the second set of tires too, so new tires (major expense) will not be far off. Figure another $2400-$3000.

 

[Beerman]

I wish I could put 25,000 a year on my MH.  sigh
Brian

 

[mobill]

Thanks for the input.  I figured we would need to do some maintenance...I just wasn't sure what all to have checked.  You guys are the best!