I really enjoy reading and learning from the posts here at GMC net. It is a
great place to get answers. The only major mechanical problem that I have
had was my fault. I changed and checked all fluids except in one place, the
final drive, Oops. I just did not have time to check the final drive before
I left and it was as dry as a bone. I have always checked every vehicle
that I have ever purchased new. I have never found One that was low in the
rear end so I thought I was okay changing it next time. My tranny and Final
drive fused together out in the middle of nowhere near Dolan Springs, AZ.
It was only a $450 tow into the Circus Circus camping lot. With my towing
through USAA, it cost me a tip for the driver. Of course the overhaul was
$3500. I wish I would have known about the options on the final drive then.
My coach only has 53,000 miles on it. I trust driving it anywhere now. The
GMC drives far superior to other coaches that I have driven and gets way
better mileage. I get between 9 and 10 with a 455. I use regular on flat
ground and premium when I know I will hit major mountains.
I have a good friend with a Flair Coach which is only 8 years old and
compared to it, mine is like brand new. My Palm Beach is defiantly a
keeper.
Keep up the great discussions and thanks for all of the info.
David
75 Palm Beach (455cid)
great place to get answers. The only major mechanical problem that I have
had was my fault. I changed and checked all fluids except in one place, the
final drive, Oops. I just did not have time to check the final drive before
I left and it was as dry as a bone. I have always checked every vehicle
that I have ever purchased new. I have never found One that was low in the
rear end so I thought I was okay changing it next time. My tranny and Final
drive fused together out in the middle of nowhere near Dolan Springs, AZ.
It was only a $450 tow into the Circus Circus camping lot. With my towing
through USAA, it cost me a tip for the driver. Of course the overhaul was
$3500. I wish I would have known about the options on the final drive then.
My coach only has 53,000 miles on it. I trust driving it anywhere now. The
GMC drives far superior to other coaches that I have driven and gets way
better mileage. I get between 9 and 10 with a 455. I use regular on flat
ground and premium when I know I will hit major mountains.
I have a good friend with a Flair Coach which is only 8 years old and
compared to it, mine is like brand new. My Palm Beach is defiantly a
keeper.
Keep up the great discussions and thanks for all of the info.
David
75 Palm Beach (455cid)
