PM Service

[GENECOP]

What is the average cost you pay for a PM service, i got hit for $578, thoughts, Gene

[Theberrys]

PM is a subjective term. I just had the Chassis Lubed, Engine Oil Changed,(23 Qts,Oil Filter, Fuel Filter), Generator Changed (With Oil Filter) for $280. They came to my house to do the work so there was a $20 trip charge in there. If I have the Tyranny done, next year than it runs about $550, at least today. The price goes up every year.

Dick

99 Tradewinds, 300hp Cat.

[Gary RVRoamer]

$300 is the ball park for oil change, oil & fuel filters, and a chassis lube. If you get the generator oil & filter changed for that price, you did very well - most places would charge extra.

In metro areas, prices will be higher; in rural areas somewhat lower.

What did you get for $578?

[GREG M]

Just got my 09 out of the shop (freightliner truck center) lube oil and filter, fuel filter and checked and charged my coolant. 500.00 I think I spent to much and will shop around next time

[Gary RVRoamer]

My first PM was at 24k miles just after I bought the coach (it was two years old). I had no maintenance records and the dealer only did an oil change, so I had everything done except oil (already done) & transmission fluid (it wasn't due until year 5). Gafney charged $978 after the 5% FCOC discount. Since then it has been mostly oil & filter, fuel filter, chassis lube, and genset LOF, which runs around $225 (I do it myself). This year I stopped at Gafney again to get the Haldex air dryer serviced (36 months) and that was $230. I'll need an air cleaner before too long too, so that will add another $200 to the year's maintenance. An air cleaner on mine is a real chore, so I'll gladly pay a shop to do that.

I'm actually overdue for the 5-year Allison service now, based on time, but the fluid is clean so I'll wait till winter and see if I can do it myself. If not, the local Allison shop is going to get some business, though it will be a real pain in the wallet.