Still going strong... May 23, 2019, 05:04:57 pm As I rolled into a campground a few days ago in my 2003 24' FL, the odo just ticked over 200K! Like that fuzzy pink bunny, it keeps on ticking. (Now I just need to find a big vacuum cleaner. Downside of boondocking in the Southwest, especially the last few days with this crazy wind, the dust gets in as fast as you get rid of it! ) 14 Likes
Re: Still going strong... Reply #1 – May 23, 2019, 05:09:22 pm "As I rolled into a campground a few days ago in my 2003 24' FL, the odo just ticked over 200K!"----- 3 Likes
Re: Still going strong... Reply #2 – May 23, 2019, 05:45:05 pm "...the odo just ticked over 200K!""Well, lets all hope that it continues to roll over when you depart that CG! 2 Likes
Re: Still going strong... Reply #3 – May 23, 2019, 06:07:23 pm Quote from: Monsyne M. Dragon - May 23, 2019, 05:04:57 pmAs I rolled into a campground a few days ago in my 2003 24' FL, the odo just ticked over 200K! I believe we have a winner....assuming it still has its original engine.That is the highest mileage I remember being reported on the forum .Congratulations.Larry 4 Likes
Re: Still going strong... Reply #4 – May 23, 2019, 07:02:36 pm Quote from: Larry W - May 23, 2019, 06:07:23 pmI believe we have a winner....assuming it still has its original engine.That is the highest mileage I remember being reported on the forum .Congratulations.LarryYes, indeed it does! From what I can tell, my rig has been owned by full-timers (including myself) pretty much since day one. 2 Likes
Re: Still going strong... Reply #6 – May 23, 2019, 09:38:13 pm Quote from: Monsyne M. Dragon - May 23, 2019, 07:02:36 pmYes, indeed it does! From what I can tell, my rig has been owned by full-timers (including myself) pretty much since day one. Good to know that 2003 V10 will hold up and stay strong.
Re: Still going strong... Reply #7 – May 23, 2019, 10:15:41 pm Quote from: soofligo - May 23, 2019, 09:38:13 pmGood to know that 2003 V10 will hold up and stay strong.Well, most of them do.Owners of 2003 and earlier V10s who have not already replaced the spark plugs and raised the tightening torque should do so, Many early engines have had spark plugs loosen and blow out of the aluminum heads, due to too few threads and the Factory torque being too low. Late 2003 engines, and newer, have an improved head design that mostly eliminated this problem. Ford rebuilt engines have the aluminum threads replaced with a steel insert.When a plug blows out, sometimes the damage is repairable, sometimes you get to buy a new engine.Larry
Re: Still going strong... Reply #8 – May 24, 2019, 12:31:28 am Since your days on the board just clicked over 3 years earlier this month, must presume you didn't put all of them on yourself. A milestone well worth noting and recording and a great argument for regular maintenance.Safe travels.Joel
Re: Still going strong... Reply #9 – May 24, 2019, 04:04:02 am Quote from: HiLola - May 23, 2019, 07:23:12 pmSynthetic oils?Yes, Royal Purple, changed regularly. 1 Likes
Topic: Still going strong... (Read 245 times)
previous topic - next topic
Topic: Still going strong... (Read 245 times)
previous topic - next topic