New Coach - Get it serviced within 6 months

[rvpacer]

I waited until my mileage got up to recommended amount on my new coach, which has been almost 2 years. Since I don't use a dealer, I go to my own private truck shop and mechanic. Just had a service with lube, oil, and filters. While in there mechanic found a hydraulic line leaking in front of the starter, looks like it connects to the power steering. He got 2 full revolutions on the fitting to tighten it. Gotta pay attention to the floor in my shop for leaks.
Also, I asked him when he was finished greasing everything if it was dry. His comment was "It has never been greased, the caps were still on the fittings"
So, any new coach owners, I would recommend a full service in the first 6 months.

 

[osuallen]

I waited until my mileage got up to recommended amount on my new coach, which has been almost 2 years. Since I don't use a dealer, I go to my own private truck shop and mechanic. Just had a service with lube, oil, and filters. While in there mechanic found a hydraulic line leaking in front of the starter, looks like it connects to the power steering. He got 2 full revolutions on the fitting to tighten it. Gotta pay attention to the floor in my shop for leaks.
Also, I asked him when he was finished greasing everything if it was dry. His comment was "It has never been greased, the caps were still on the fittings"
So, any new coach owners, I would recommend a full service in the first 6 months.

Freightliner calls for a 6 month service, which is fairly involved. Then annual service at a minimum, regardless of lack of miles. Sitting can be worse than driving. Of course, if you do drive a bunch of miles, you may need to have some services done more often than annually.