Sticker shock December 05, 2025, 03:56:14 pm I know it's expensive to own a motorhome but these prices gave me pause.I just had a safe T plus steering stabilizer installed along with an alignment. About half and half labor to parts.$1,677I think if I want to continue down this path of upgrades I'll install the shocks myself. 😳😳
Re: Sticker shock Reply #1 – December 05, 2025, 04:29:27 pm Quote from: tedeboy - December 05, 2025, 03:56:14 pmI know it's expensive to own a motorhome but these prices gave me pause.I just had a safe T plus steering stabilizer installed along with an alignment. About half and half labor to parts.$1,677I think if I want to continue down this path of upgrades I'll install the shocks myself. With shop time at $150-200 an hour, doing what you can will save you a lot of money.It's been said many times, RVing is not a cheap lifestyle, you have got to pay to play.Larry 5 Likes
Re: Sticker shock Reply #2 – December 05, 2025, 04:42:01 pm Quote from: Larry W - December 05, 2025, 04:29:27 pmWith shop time at $150-200 an hour, doing what you can will save you a lot of money.It's been said many times, RVing is not a cheap lifestyle, you have got to pay to play.LarrySo true.
Re: Sticker shock Reply #3 – December 06, 2025, 12:40:17 pm Ted, it's a lot like snowmobiling, guys pay $20,000 for a snowmobile and then don't like the $20.00 trail pass. Recreation in all forms is kind of expensive.Jon 1 Likes
Re: Sticker shock Reply #4 – December 06, 2025, 12:56:21 pm Quote from: JonS - December 06, 2025, 12:40:17 pmTed, it's a lot like snowmobiling, guys pay $20,000 for a snowmobile and then don't like the $20.00 trail pass. Recreation in all forms is kind of expensive.JonIn your scenario that trail pass would be $258 approximately. But I get your point.
Re: Sticker shock Reply #5 – December 06, 2025, 08:00:31 pm One advantage to the high prices is if one is buying a used RV. A used RV needing shocks, suspension parts and other items will be pricey to repair. So the price of the used RV should go down or be negotiable. Ron S