The DS 4369 is our current choice (Entegra Anthem 44A 2nd choice) at this point when we plan to go full timing in 2yrs & 10months. Have never owned a DP in the past and I like to conduct my own service work (grew up on a farm) . I realize I won't be able to do the oil changes while full timing but will still like to grease the rig, etc.... My questions are: 1) Will I be able to reach the driveshaft and front end zerks once the rig is aired down? Is there enough space to get under the rig? 2) If not is it practical while full timing to carry the appropriate jack stands while full timing (the stands would be placed under the rig when it's fully aired up and then aired down to rest on the stands)?
I have no idea how much space and storage we'll have while full timing in a DS 4369. Thanks in advance for the responses!
PS Here's a neat tool I'll probably get for more hands free greasing.
https://www.amazon.com/LockNLube-Gre...ing+grease+tip
JRS- being an 'Old Farm Boy' myself, I do all my own service on my 2014 MADP as well as my past 3 Newmar coaches. Keep the coach suspension air'd up. If you're worried about it coming down- run all the HWH jacks down manually as a back-up safety measure. I use a portable 18 V grease gun with a 90 degree swivel tip- yes you can get to all the zerks on the suspension & drive shaft. Hardest part is checking the radiator fan drive gear box on the Freightliner chassis with the dust suppressor pan installed. You can drain the oil using 2- 4 gal. drain pans. Be sure to fill all of your fuel filters (engine & generator) with diesel prior to installing them, so you don't get a lot of air in the fuel lines. I also write the date & mileage on each filter with a Sharpie as well as keeping a 'Log Book' with everything that happens on the coach. I use Rotella 15-40W Diesel Oil because I change it every year. Cummings calls for changing it every 16,000 miles or 1 year- whichever comes first. Good luck & Happy Trails!
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