Fan Belts and hoses

[Jim Bob]

My 2000 Horizon has about 73k miles on it and the belts and hoses look okay but I was wondering what the life span should be. I was thinking of just replacing them all before starting the summer trips. Any thoughts??

[RVhauler]

IMO both time and useage dictate a change. It is a lot cheaper changing them at home as opposed to having them give way on the road. Usually in the middle of traffic/long hill/etc-murphys law)

[Jim Bob]

Originally Posted by RVhauler

IMO both time and useage dictate a change. It is a lot cheaper changing them at home as opposed to having them give way on the road. Usually in the middle of traffic/long hill/etc-murphys law)

Thanks, I had made my mind up to have it done before I have a break down. I just thought I would throw it out to the guy here to see what the thought was. I have 2 weeks before my next trip so I"ll get it done before that. Thanks again, Jim

[JimElliott]

Originally Posted by Jim Bob

Thanks, I had made my mind up to have it done before I have a break down. I just thought I would throw it out to the guy here to see what the thought was. I have 2 weeks before my next trip so I"ll get it done before that. Thanks again, Jim

I keep and store my old belts and hoses JUST incase something bad happens out on the road....

[Ron & Dee]

Originally Posted by Jim Bob

My 2000 Horizon has about 73k miles on it and the belts and hoses look okay but I was wondering what the life span should be. I was thinking of just replacing them all before starting the summer trips. Any thoughts??

But no one has answered your question yet.

what the life span should be

I'm still waiting

Ron

[RKL]

I replaced all my belts and hoses from radiator to engine including surge tanks at 53.000 miles and 7 years...both belts looked in good condition and the hoses showed no weaknesses or abraisions...Saved everything for spares...I probably could have stretched to 100,000 miles in my opinion..RKL