Happy New Year from Las Vegas

[JayStar]

Recently purchased our first Class A, a gently used 1999 Seabreeze 1330. In the process of "spiffing" it up with new tires, shocks, resealing the roof, etc. Probably will have a lot of questions for the members of the National group.

John

[mikron]

Hi John, welcome to the site. we joined this August and can't keep up with all the info we are picking up. We have been camping for over 18 years and on our 4 th class a coach. I all the 18 years of camping we picked up more info on this site since August of this year. ask and you will get answers or sites to check or places to go for help. Our coach originaley from Vegas.

[Petro]

John;

Welcome to Irv2. I believe you have joined the friendliest RV site on the Internet. There is a wealth of information available to you here supplied by a great group who like to help when they can so don't be afraid to ask questions. Post often and share your RV adventures with us.

Don

[Rick Long]

Welcome.... Hope you winterized your new RV, I live in Vegas too
and right now at my son's house, it's 27° ... We're up on the north-west side...
I don't have a Seabreeze but we are on the same year and make of chassis so if I can be of any help just ask.

[JayStar]

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Originally Posted by Rick Long Welcome.... Hope you winterized your new RV, I live in Vegas too and right now at my son's house, it's 27° ... We're up on the north-west side... I don't have a Seabreeze but we are on the same year and make of chassis so if I can be of any help just ask.

I'm on the NW side, also. Down to 22 last night!

[JayStar]

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Originally Posted by Rick Long Welcome.... Hope you winterized your new RV, I live in Vegas too and right now at my son's house, it's 27° ... We're up on the north-west side... I don't have a Seabreeze but we are on the same year and make of chassis so if I can be of any help just ask.

Who do you use in Las Vegas for "chassis work", i.e., oil changes, alignment, etc., etc?

John

[Rick Long]

I do my own oil and lube but for alignment I use Laser Alignment on Donovan. The Ford auto dealers are a joke when it comes to motorhomes... they either won't work on them or they charge 5 times what it's supposed to cost.
This is the ONLY place that said yes they would replace wheel bearings on my motorhome Ford F53. They are a Ford Truck dealer
QUALITY FORD TRUCK PARTS & EQUIPMENT

[JayStar]

I had the oil changed there, air filter, fuel filter, the serpentine belt replaced, radiator flushed, and some other minor issues.

They put 5W20 in it but the "book" recommends 5W30. I found a Ford service bulletin from 2002(?) that recommended a change to 20 wt; but, I'm somewhat concerned over the lighter oil...especially in the summer in the desert. What are your thoughts?

John

[Pogo]

I think you have a very valid concern, JayStar. The same viscosity can't be good for all of us, whether we live in Alaska, Arizona or Florida. Common sense is telling us that the thinner oil will allow more engine wear. I wonder if the thinner oil enables the manufacturer to get a little bit better mileage so they can meet the government requirements. (just my humble opinion) Maybe someone else can offer some concrete information.

[JayStar]

From what I've read, you're right. Ford is/was trying to improve their "CAFE" standards. I think I'll switch back to 5w30 before summer hits here in the desert.

John