Ford E-450 Maintenance July 01, 2025, 12:43:49 pm We are part of the population of owners whose camping trips (100% boon-docking) are kept here in the Western US with most inside California so our mileage after all these years of ownership (and most before retirement) is pretty low. We keep everything in tip top shape and it's stored indoors but I'm striking out with trying to determine maintenance schedules that are not just based off of mileage but age. I'm not concerned about engine oil and generator oil as I'm on top of that. It's really all the other items including belts that mechanical folks here would suggest I have done from a preventive standpoint. After most Ford dealers around me have stopped working on RVs including the nearby Fleet Service center I have found a highly reviewed independent shop (thanks to this group) that I will reach out to once I decide what work I'd like to have done. Appreciate any opinions you all may have.Thanks!Bill
Re: Ford E-450 Maintenance Reply #1 – July 01, 2025, 01:47:45 pm We were in the same spot about 10 years ago when we found a trustworthy neighborhood shop to help us with service outside my comfort zone. We met with the Service Manager to review our service records and the Ford service guide. We looked at mileage, RV age, and that we towed. Then we developed a maintenance schedule which we still follow.That’s my suggestion which I hope helps. 2 Likes
Re: Ford E-450 Maintenance Reply #2 – July 01, 2025, 01:56:59 pm Quote from: Ed & Margee - July 01, 2025, 01:47:45 pmWe were in the same spot about 10 years ago when we found a trustworthy neighborhood shop to help us with service outside my comfort zone. We met with the Service Manager to review our service records and the Ford service guide. We looked at mileage, RV age, and that we towed. Then we developed a maintenance schedule which we still follow.That’s my suggestion which I hope helps.That was going to be my next step….head down to the shop and have a chat….thanks for the input!
Re: Ford E-450 Maintenance Reply #3 – July 03, 2025, 09:42:40 am I’m in a similar situation as we don’t put a lot of miles on the LD, and have the same problem here in the San Luis Obispo county area regarding Ford dealers that won’t work on RV’s. Thankfully, we do have a local Peterbilt outfit (not inexpensive) that works on motorhomes, including Onan generators.https://www.coastcounties.com/I’d be interested in hearing about the schedule your maintenance shop comes up with.
Re: Ford E-450 Maintenance Reply #4 – July 03, 2025, 09:53:11 am Quote from: HiLola - July 03, 2025, 09:42:40 amI’m in a similar situation as we don’t put a lot of miles on the LD, and have the same problem here in the San Luis Obispo county area regarding Ford dealers that won’t work on RV’s. We do have a local Peterbilt outfit (not inexpensive) that works on motorhomes, including Onan generators.https://www.coastcounties.com/I’d be interested in hearing about the schedule your maintenance shop comes up with.I'll drop you a line...probably headed to the shop next weekBill 1 Likes
Re: Ford E-450 Maintenance Reply #5 – July 03, 2025, 12:35:26 pm Hi Greg; Maybe blasphemy to some, but there are independent service people that can work on your motorhome, both mechanicals and RV related issues. Give them a try. I know many people with trusted mechanics who work on their cars and motorhomes. Much depends on whether the service people have enough room to park your rig, and heavy duty enough equipment to handle the weight. An anecdote: A friend in Florida was having a dealer do an oil change. The younger driver moving the 33'+ Class A motorhome, turned a corner too soon and ripped off part of the back cap. That was a year ago. So far $22k in repairs! The dealer's insurance is paying. Fortunately there was video documentation of the accident, and the condition of the 2017 rig was excellent (before). RonB 2 Likes
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