Repair cost

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You are on the right track to gather some info before negotiating
price.
These are my guesstimates:

Replace all 7 year old tires, or sooner if you do not know the
tire history ( they may have plugs, they may have hit many curbs)
Tires 400/500 each, refrig 1200/1500, roof A/C 550 for each unit,
Belts for FC 200/250 plus installation. batteries 600, lots of light
bulb, sockets,misc.stuff 1000, Radiator hoses valve adjustment,
everything is labor related, Replace all fluids & filters
$200/500 ??? One needs to think in minimum $1000 increments for
exhaust, brakes, trip to the Cat dealer, Heavy truck garage.
How much repair work will the owner perform??
5K before the first long extended travel trip, 10 to 15K over 2 to
3 years, Some problems will surface during the first 5K to 10K miles
of use. Then there are the creature comforts, Bigger TV's , carpet,
furniture, toilet etc.
Do not forget the fixed costs of ownership on any MoHome, insurance,
Tax, Plates, Storage , routine maintenance.
This is fun a hobby and a traveling adventure. Do not let costs
discourage a person, find a Bird inside your budget, and have fun,
just save some funds for repair and maintenance, All Ole Birds need
some work.
Just ask questions these forum members have the answers. Or drive
your Bird to one of the Forum members that repair Birds, These guys
know their Birds. Better Yet purchase a Bird from one of the forum
members that have already completed most of the repairs or upgraded,
there are several for sale at good prices.

Bill's Opinion, 88 FC Michigan



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> I need some estimates on common repairs. I have some idea's on
some
> but tell me what to expect. Tires $2000. Roof air $1500 I know
> engines are BIG bucks $15000 and Trans $6000. How about a refrig.
> Brakes. I am of the opinion that tires should be replace at about
7
> years regardless. Found one guys says the tires are good and show
no
> weather cracking (because he covers them) I think 7 year old tires
need
> replace regardless and especially if sitting. All agree? Thanks
again
> guys. John
>