Kiltedpig Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Must have been stored inside since it looks brand new. My concern is seals, all rubber items. Anything else i should look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I would be replacing all fluids, brakes, wheel bearing checked and repacked, belts and hoses under the hood and flush brake system. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Tires are 9 years old and you know nothing their history so they should be replaced. In addition to what Ken said, both brake fluid should be replaced and the rubber bake hose to each wheel should be checked for cracking. With the fluids, that includes oil, transmission fluid, coolant, and check the differential. If it has leveling jacks, replace that fluid as well. Brake pads are probably good but the calipers could be rusted and hang up causing either failure or brake dragging. If it has a Workhorse chassis make sure that it has all of the recalls done as there were several. Check the roof as it probably has an EDPM roof and the caulking is probably dried out and needs to be replaced. Depending upon the chassis, it probably has at least some grease fittings that need to be serviced. It has to have sat, not running for most of it's life so be sure to give it a very long road test at highway speeds. It might have rust and deposits internally. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltedpig Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 What's a Southward? Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 What's a Southward? A motorhome built by Fleetwood RV. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 A motorhome built by Fleetwood RV. Okay, so it's just a typo. I've heard of Southwind, but couldn't find anything on a Southward. Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Okay, so it's just a typo. I've heard of Southwind, but couldn't find anything on a Southward. It might just be wishful thing on the OPs part . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontrump Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Must have been stored inside since it looks brand new. My concern is seals, all rubber items. Anything else i should look at? If it truly was stored inside make sure tires are aired correctly and no severe side wall cracking drain fuel and put in new fuel Take her for a 50 or hundred mile trip and and see how it performs If it really only has 3000 miles and stored inside like you think it may need nothing other than what I said Plug into power and run roof ac to see how well they cool.Also The generater you may be ok but sometimes the carbs dry out so bad they have be replaced so when u get new fuel see how gen set runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltedpig Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yes typo. Southwind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Fleetwood gives excellent support. Sounds like a nice find. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco1 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Make your first stop a new set of Michelins, you won't regret it. (IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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