Long term cost of operation

[Beaufort NC]

We own a 2006 Crescendo 8356 diesel pusher which we bought new. The coach is now coming up on 100,000 miles. We have tracked expenses during the life of the coach, and are curious as to how we compare with others who might have tracked.

Fuel = 11,942 gallons (7.95 mpg, includes about 2400 hours generator use).

Maintenance = $25,000 +/-

Total operational cost = $65,000 +/-, or roughly 65 cents per mile.

Maintenance cost includes changing tires twice, blown head gasket, failed serpentine belt twice, new starter, new alternator, all new hoses, two new air conditioner units, new suspension air bags, and the routine stuff.