Help - Used Motorhome Purchased Needs $10,000 Worth of Repair

[Tonk Mom]

No one is playing the victim and I do take responsibility, but it sounds like you also think it fine for dealers/people to lie.

[TURBS]

Jill,

I just called my local napa store on your e-super duty chassis they have 4 sets of pads on hand in varying qualities.
from 23.99 to75.99
They only show one pad for that unit not two.

BTW I worked for napa for 10 years.

They also show on hand a loaded caliper which means the pad comes with the caliper for 97.99 each "I would go that route"

I would change parts stores

Do you have a napa close by ?


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[lbrjet]

Get real. A post stating facts makes your response extremely irresponsible.

[Tonk Mom]

Originally Posted by spierce617

If you have a NAPA store close to you check there. They carry lots of parts for heavier trucks. Checking my local store they have all of the brake parts in stock.

There is one very close by, thanks. We will go over there tomorrow.

What about tires? Any recommendations?

[Tonk Mom]

Thanks, Turb. Coot, oy vey.

[spierce617]

Find a Discount Tire or NTD (National Tire and Battery) they are well stocked with good tires.

[lbrjet]

And by the way most campers, including myself, are some of the most honest people you will ever meet.

[Tonk Mom]

Thank you, Spierce. I have purchased from Discount before via internet since there are none by us and we were very happy.. I was just curious if there is a particular brand that people like best for motorhomes.

[spierce617]

That I can not help you with as I have a TT. I work for a bus company and we also use Firestone tires for them and they are a lot heavier than your motor home. Maybe see if you have one of them close to you.

[Phil57]

As far as I'm concerned I use Michelin tires both for ride and safety. If you belong to FMCA you get a good discount. If you don't it is a good organization to join. You have gotten some good advice on parts so you should be good there. It is all going to work out in the end.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Tonk Mom

There is one very close by, thanks. We will go over there tomorrow.

What about tires? Any recommendations?

Your results may vary at your napa but they can normally get parts next day from the warehouse excluding sunday.

If you need additional help let me know.


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[TURBS]

Oh btw I recommend firestones a little more money but worth it IMO !

[Lynkage]

That 98' has 16" wheels and should be a pretty easy find at just about any tire store.

For truck tires I like Michelin BFGoodrich. Those are my preferences.

You will find cheaper tires than those that is for sure.

Happy hunting!

[Tonk Mom]

I just put new Michelin tires on my car. I will look at both Firestone and Michelin.

Thanks so much! I do appreciate your help and am feeling a bit better for the moment.

My husband can be forgetful and as I said before, is disabled, part of which is a problem with the brain which he doesn't realize, so sometimes we get into situations like this and thank you for being kind and not judgmental like that other guy.

[Tonk Mom]

Originally Posted by Lynkage

That 98' has 16" wheels and should be a pretty easy find at just about any tire store.

For truck tires I like Michelin BFGoodrich. Those are my preferences.

You will find cheaper tires than those that is for sure.

Happy hunting!

Thank you. I never, ever skimp on tires.

[Lynkage]

Originally Posted by Tonk Mom

Thank you. I never, ever skimp on tires.

As Turbs said above the Firestones are a good tire as well.

[john3333]

Cowracer: Being a licenced mechanic since 1987 ( here in Canada it takes five years of training to get a licence not like in the US where you can just go and write a test to get your ASE cert.)flushing of brake system is very important more so on vehicals that sit for long periods of time, as brake fluid absorbes water like a sponge! This will cause calipers to rust internally and seize up.True 1100 may be a bit high but the statement of honest mechanics being few and far between??

[Tonk Mom]

John3333, it might be different in the US. The second estimate was $800 and my husband will do it himself for around $200 on parts. Dealers jack up prices terribly on repairs.

[bodzcampers]

I looked up similar RVs...the Shamrock about that old for sale...Most go for about 18k if that helps you feel better. So after putting in some repairs, you prolly still got a good deal (not counting customization and comfort items, of course). Continued good luck to you.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by john3333

C...1100 may be a bit high but the statement of honest mechanics being few and far between??

That may not be entirely true, but they are getting harder to find. It just seems like the good ones are being outnumbered by the shady ones. A person just has to "be on their toes" when it comes to finding good, honest mechanics. We have an excellent shop here called GMAX which is one of the best I've ever seen on honesty and work.

May be different in Canada, but that is not all that prevalent down here.