I’ve been asked what things a new owner should look at and anticipate doing if they purchase an older motor-home that’s built on a F53 chassis, i.e. 1999 – 2005.
Obviously, the coach needs to be inspected, but I want to address the chassis portion. I want a good reliable vehicle that’s not going to leave me stranded. The best way to get piece of mind is to know exactly where the vehicle is in regards to maintenance. Continue reading “Buying an older F53 chassis motorhome”
Last month while doing some work on the Mirada, I unrolled the awning and noticed something unusual. The small brackets that slide inside the main support arms had cracks. The sliding bracket on the front arm was cracked almost all the way through. The rear sliding bracket was cracked about 1/4 way through.