MetalGator
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My wife and I have been renting travel trailers and Class C motor homes for the last few years. We finally purchased our own TT a little over a year ago. We recently went to a RV show and my wife fell in love with a Hurricane Class A. I am years away from upgrading from my '29 trailer but it got me to thinking about maintenance on a Class A. Is a class A hard to work on (can I change my own oil, air filters, basic engine maintenance easily)? I do all my truck maintenance myself. I know there are a lot of variables in my next question but what are the basic costs of maintenance a year for a gas 30'-34' class A (assuming no major problems)? I owned a boat here in Florida for 10 years and I always spent about $400-$500 a year on engine maintenance. I had always thought I would stay with a TT or 5th wheel but am now thinking a class A might be an option in the future.
Burch
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wolfe10
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If you can work on your PU, you can work on a gas chassis motorhome. The drivetrains are identical and there is more room under the motorhome to work.
Brett Wolfe
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EX: 1993 Foretravel 36' U-240
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sailor_lou
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To supplement what Brett stated, I would add that if you can work on a gas chassis motorhome, you can also work on a DP. These things aren't really that complicated, just break it down into individual systems and components. Good luck.
Lou
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wolfe10
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Agree with Lou. There is a learning curve on diesels, as they have many systems not found on cars, trucks or gasoline motorhomes.
Things like air brakes, air suspensions, air dryers, SCA's in coolant, occasional valve adjustments. Again, not big issue if you are reasonably handy AND interested in learning.
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H345
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The chassis is the same as your PU and the house portion about the same as your trailer , with many of the same products and materials . The difference could be your house batteries and the electrical system , but nothing to really get anxious about . RV's are basic step-by-step , replace or repair , with routine hand tools . Your costs would be mileage dependent , the same as your truck and trailer .
Good Luck and Be Safe !
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gone2dadesert
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My V10 takes the same oil (6 qts- Motorcraft 5W20 synthetic blend) and oil filter (Motorcraft FL-820-S) as my F-150, I get them both at wally world 
I haven't done the other maintenance items yet, since I only have 5k on the odo 
Happy Trails!
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Weathertodd221
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get yourself a quality creeper if youre going to do your own work. I had a mid grade crapsman unit that I broke the casters off.
Ive spent about 15hrs under my unit to date.
When I did the headers I could sit up and be eye level with the engine.
Hope I dont have to do a waterpump soon...lol.
Also make good notes about your chassis lube points. Mine has 15 or so.
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