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Purchasing 2017 IH45

May 04, 2023, 03:35:20 am

Tomorrow I'm heading to finalize the purchase of a 2017 IH45 at the Motorcoach Store in Bradington, Florida. I'm told it was the show coach #6618  (We had sold our 2013 IH45 a couple of yrs ago and are excited to be getting a newer coach).

Any particular things I should look at when I do my inspection?
/Users/rodneynielsen/Desktop/2017 Foretravel  PDF.pdf

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Re: Purchasing 2017 IH45

Reply #1 – May 04, 2023, 07:20:54 am

Congrats!!! Very Nice.

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Re: Purchasing 2017 IH45

Reply #2 – May 04, 2023, 07:43:13 am

Just test all of your systems.

Tv lifts
Aqua hot
Generator
Inverters
Chargers
Slides (in and out. Plus air leaks in bladders)
Dump valves ,they are electric
AC units
All Light keypads
Check upper front shock mounts. I am not sure when they came out with the improved  ones
Check exhaust between turbo and muffler to make sure not cracked in lower sections.
Check engine belts for cracks
Both day and night shades go up and down
Awnings go out and come in
Microwave
Cook-off
Water pump
Check in silverleaf Dash to make sure no errors

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Re: Purchasing 2017 IH45

Reply #3 – May 04, 2023, 11:58:00 am

Congrats on your new to you purchase!  I am sure that Brad will take care of you and make sure the coach is fit perfect!

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Reply #4 – May 07, 2023, 02:49:30 am

Thank you for the advice. I spent the night in the coach and inspected almost all the systems. It helps because I had previously owned a 2013 ih45. Brad is a gem. They are servicing the engine and all major systems. Everything seemed to be working great. We will be back in a few weeks to pick it up.

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