[HoosierDaddy]

Mike, Yes you can get ahead .....maybe....a little. My Newell is older than yours but I have adopted the idea that an old Motorhome is like combining an old truck with an old house, there will always be something that could use attention. Generally appliances etc. are designed with a 20 year life span. Depending on how much the coach is actually used some things will "age out" before they wear out.
When one of my Newell friends has an issue with something on their coach I go check mine out. I rebuilt the cooling blower on my generator last year before having an issue on the road. I checked it out because Richard, Tom and others had realized the need to rework theirs. I take it to a truck shop once a year and have them do a complete inspection including a DOT checklist.
I have to say that I need to check my own attitude occasionally.....I get to thinking about what might break on a trip and start worrying about that instead of enjoying the trip. I'm trying to train myself not to worry,,,,,just take a credit card.!!!
That said , even though I have had the air bags checked I have not replaced any of them ....I probably should .....