Runroblarun Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi guys, just wondering if you guys have a rough idea on servicing costs, both for the main engine and generator. Specifically, I've got a 2004 Ford F450 and the Onan Microquiet 4000 generator and I'll be in CA or NV. I'll obviously appreciate specific answers if anyone has them, but general ones may be of use for the community! Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Rob. I would call a local Ford dealer and ask for a quote/estimate. That would give you a benchmark to work on. Remember though that not all dealers will work on motorhomes. You may also consider calling a Camping World. Many of them can do the engine and generator service in one stop. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 http://rvservicereviews.com/StateList.asp?state=WA You might want to search this data base for your area. CW would be my last choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 By servicing costs, you need to spell out a bit what you need. Just an oil & filter change, spark plugs, radiator flush & coolant replacement, and so on. If just oil and filter, have you considered doing it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runroblarun Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks for the database and other hints guys, it's just that in the UK I'd have an idea of costs, here not so much and I don't want to get ripped off. I was quoted 450-550 at a place yesterday. Think that was just the engine. Unfortunately we don't have any tools due to travelling so doing it ourselves not an option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Rob for a 'standard' service on our RAM gas pickup we are looking at $40.00! At a Chrysler dealer. Simple oil and filters etc. $450-550 sounds a bit steep to me. But that depends on what they included in the service. Onan can be very expensive. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 We paid that stupid high price for squat , once , just after we bought our Monaco . I change the oil and such for less than 20 bucks , at my convenience to boot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 we have a Ford F-350. Oil change , replace ALL filters that is about right. Oil change alone and the motor uses 15 Quarts of oil about 85.00.There are many filters and they are expensive. Labor alone is about 80 to 100 $$ per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi guys, just wondering if you guys have a rough idea on servicing costs, both for the main engine and generator. Specifically, I've got a 2004 Ford F450... Is this a Super C? When we had a Class C, some dealers would not/could not work on it because of the height and or weight. With my current Chevy 2500 diesel oil/filter change is about $90 (every fifth change free so $72). Change the fuel filter, about $75. Air Filter about $35. Service of the Allison transmission; dropping the pan, changing both filters(internal and external) and replacing the synthetic fluid is about $225. I don't recall the cost of a radiator flush or changing the brake fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 With your Class C check at Walmarts. Some of them will probably do the MH. Maybe even the generator if you ask. MH should be less then $100. Years ago I even got my 33' Class A oil & filter done at some of those fast change places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 With your Class C check at Walmarts. Some of them will probably do the MH. Maybe even the generator if you ask. MH should be less then $100. Years ago I even got my 33' Class A oil & filter done at some of those fast change places. Not for diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Rod I had a brain failure. No comments please!!! Try these guys. They are the best and we used them often. They will do a motorhome for you. https://www.speedco.com/en-us/index regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Rod I had a brain failure. No comments please!!! Try these guys. They are the best and we used them often. They will do a motorhome for you. https://www.speedco.com/en-us/index regards This is the pdf webpage for Speedco RV service costs: https://www.speedco.com/content/dam/bcs-sites/speedco/pdfs/Speedco_RV_Services.pdf Nope, it's not brain failure, it just slips into neutral now and then, leastways that's my excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runroblarun Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Cheers guys! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runroblarun Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Seeing as we've just got stung for 485 bucks for two tires in Ridgecrest, we can do with saving :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Welcome to the USA market Rob. While us outsiders often think of the USA as being a place where everything is plentiful and cheap it's not always the case. After 7+ years of living in the USA our summary/conclusion is that it's cheap to buy some things in the USA but expensive to maintain them. We owned a 40ft bus conversion in Australia. Heavy duty 22" tyres cost A$300.00 each. (current exchange rate that's about US$210.00). We purchased new tires for our 40ft motorhome in Texas for US$600.00 each!!!! Yup almost identical tyres/tires. (Computers are cheap in the USA but accessories are more expensive. Our RAM pickup costs US$40.00 for a basic service in the USA. Our Jeep in Australia costs A$300.00 for the same service. Yes I'm generalising). I could name many other things but that's not productive. On balance it all balances out!!!! Yes and taxes in the USA hurt way more. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Bruce, Now you know why we buy tires in Oregon - no sales tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinseypw Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Not for diesel. I have my Chev 3500 diesel oil changed at Walmart in Yuma and its about $50. No problems so far and its the second year I've used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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