Why the rebuilds?

[mbulriss]

>Is this mainly due to being poorly
>maintained and general neglect

Generally speaking, "yes", IMO. One million miles might be an
overstatement, but 300+ should be easily achievable. There are always
unexpected catastrophic failures of course, these are mechanical
objects after all, but it is generally accepted as most often due to
owner/operator/mechanic's error when these diesels don't make it well
past 100K.

Welcome to the forum.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX


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wrote:
>
> I am new to your forum, and plan on purchasing a Wanderlodge within the
> next two years. I feel that a used "Bird" is better than most new
> coaches on the market. But here is the question: If a diesel engine is
> capable of up to a million miles, why do so many units I have found
> listed for sale have rebuilt engines? Most of these units have just
> slightly over 100,000 miles. Is this mainly due to being poorly
> maintained and general neglect, or the fact that they sit for extended
> periods of time. I see units with about 100,000 miles and think they
> are hardly broken in, yet they may need rebuilt, it will make it harder
> to know what to choose. Thanks alot..this is a great site.
>
> Dan Thomas
> PT 40 (soon)
> Central PA
>