Congrats on your purchase. No words of wisdom really, but just a few "opinions" FWIW:
My rig is 11 years old now and I am the 3rd owner. The quality on mine is in the "good" category IMHO. Every trip I seem to find a screw or two backing out or some other nuisance item to fix, but I have not had any major problems, and it is bumping 50,000 miles on the clock. A couple of improvements you will want to install perhaps:
1. If they still don't come with it, add a "Trik-L-Start" or other battery maintainer so the Ford battery is being charged while camped ….. when you are on shore power or on the generator. Easy install.
2. Consider installing a battery disconnect for the Ford. Simple to do and it is a good way to go for storage of more than a few days. I'll post a pic of mine.
Read the manual. When it says to inspect the roof sealant at XXX intervals, do it.
Each owner of my 31-C has blown an inside dual. In my case, I had no indication of low pressure or high temp on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in advance of the blowout. (Kind of a non-event really, compared to what might happen with a steer tire failure.) The rule of thumb seems to be to replace tires at 7 years. All 3 tire failures occurred prior to 7 years on my rig. I believe the "itty bity" 16-inch wheels/tires are the weak point on mine. The new Bridgestones I installed while on the road will never see a 5th birthday on my rig. But then, I am a charter member of the "Tires is cheaper'n bones" club. :^) Your coach will be lighter though; perhaps the 7-year number will work for you.
Run your Onan for 30 minutes to an hour with a goodly load on it at least once a month. If the modern fuels we buy are left to sit in the carburetor for long periods, things will not end well. Also, putting a load on the generator warms up the windings etc and helps keep moisture/corrosion away.
If you don't already do it………….read the various RV forums a lot. It will help bring you on board more quickly……and make ownership less of a hassle.
Hopefully, others will chime in. Their advice/suggestions will make your ownership even more of a "fun" experience.....and RVing sure can be fun.
Safe travels………………… ed s
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Ed Sievers Denver, CO
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