What about low-mileage diesels?

[H.Huester]

Am looking at a 1999 American Eagle, 350 Cummins. Overall condition of the coach is wonderful, the floor plan is exactly what we're looking for, but I'm concerned about the low miles. I should be seeing 48-60k... but it only has 28,000. Am worried about issues from lack of use...

Do the resident experts here have any thoughts?
Thanks

[Mekanic]

There is a whole nother thread on it:
Low miles on a diesel

post #31 has a good answer.

[Cat320]

If it has been properly maintained, it will be fine.

[Gary RVRoamer]

Should be fine if the maintenance was kept up, but some things deteriorate from age more than miles, so the low mileage is no guarantee of few problems.

[rhusak]

Hi All..
The biggest issue may be the fuel system.. Diesel that sits in a tank unused can produce issues.. Just change the filters regularly carry a couple of spares and run it for many enjoyable miles..
Ron Husak
97 Eagle

[Ranger429]

21K miles on my 03 when I bought. Other than the exhaust brake control valve sticking I have had no problems with it. I'd take a low mileage coach over a high mileage coach any day of the week provided it was not a full timer.

[H.Huester]

Thanks everyone - appreciate your input!