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[Pappawheely]

I would like to purchase a Duece to use as an expedition vehicle. Can anyone tell me what kind of normal maintenance is needed and typical operating costs encountered when on the road for weeks at a time. Thanks for your help.

 

[porkysplace]

This will help figure out the maintenance ; GTA-9-1-1851-8.pdf
TM9-2320-209-10-1.pdf
TM9-2320-209-10-2.pdf
LO9-2320-209-12-1.pdf

What maintenance is needed will depend on the amount and type of driving Hi-way , off-road , fording rivers ect.

 

[Pappawheely]

Thanks for the reply, I will have lots of reading to do. I was more interested in what kind of fuel mileage to expect on the highway, what wears out quickly and what spares I should carry with me. Do I need to carry any brake hoses, valves, switches or bulk hoses, etc. Also, anyone called triple A for assistance?

 

[Scooteerr]

Spares to carry with you? How 'bout another deuce?!?... LOL...

I personally do not own one yet but from what I have read, you should always have a extra filter set with you and you should also carry the manuals with you too...

 

[eagle4g63]

What to bring depends a lot on how mechanical you are. Other than the obvious usual things like tools, road triangles, spare tire...........ect. It is a good thing to bring an extra set of filters for everything on the truck, as most of them will take a day or 2 to get you don't want to be out on the road without them.

As far as I can tell........I do drive mine EVERYDAY and lots and lots of miles..........they are quite simple to work on........as long as they are getting fuel they keep running.

 

[doghead]

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[Pappawheely]

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That's a good question. I am planning to live anywhere I care to roam in CA, NV, AZ and maybe Utah for a while.