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Hank Hannigan,
Please call me, I have a brother interested in a Wanderlodge. I will hook you
two up.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
Abt. 65 miles from Tallahassee, Fla.
86 PT40
229-336-7863

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Re: Birds for sale


To All BB Owners,
Please call me, I have a brother interested in a Wanderlodge 1980 to 1988. 30 to
abt. 36 ft. I will hook you two up.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
Abt. 65 miles NE from Tallahassee, Fla.
86 PT40
229-336-7863

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There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now. Another on vintage
birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in pictures looks very nice.
Dreamcatcher is the name.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

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Leroy, There are some fine Birds for sale right now. The market is
good for moving up in year models and features. Even though we may
have to sell our coaches for a little less than we think they are
worth we can but another at reduced prices. Barbara and I will be
placing an ad for our 1989 PT40 in the next several days. We are
planning to buy another coach. If anyone has any interest in our
coach they can call me at 254-913-1176 or email me at
mmcmahan@... or wait until the ad is posted. Thanks, Mike
McMahan 1989 PT 40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now. Another
on vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in pictures
looks very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

I know. I too have been contemplating moving to a 1999LXi. One day forth and one
day back. Other than being newer by year, I am trying to evaluate what I will
obtain for the extra money other than 3 feet and a Series 60. Things I would
give up are an 8v92 with 25,000 miles on it, brand new tires, new convection
oven, granite counter top, new carpet,other upgrades and a known commodity that
has had very few issues. My Royale Conversion has Wabasto hydronic heat and all
the nice stuff.
It makes it tough call.
Good luck on your search. I will pass the word around locally.
Leroy Eckert
1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike McMahan
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:41 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale


Leroy, There are some fine Birds for sale right now. The market is
good for moving up in year models and features. Even though we may
have to sell our coaches for a little less than we think they are
worth we can but another at reduced prices. Barbara and I will be
placing an ad for our 1989 PT40 in the next several days. We are
planning to buy another coach. If anyone has any interest in our
coach they can call me at 254-913-1176 or email me at
mmcmahan@... or wait until the ad is posted. Thanks, Mike
McMahan 1989 PT 40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now. Another
on vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in pictures
looks very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





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Yes, there are. And here I am.....a wannabe....with a nice hunk of real
estate for sale and no extra cash (its all tied up in the land). Arg! I've
been watching some pretty good units go up on the market and sell for
pretty good prices. And, I can't do a dang thing. Just as well as I think I
still have a little more work to do on my wife. I think the trip to the
beach last month helped her opinion on that one, though. I spent 6 hours
last month in an AutoZone parking lot in Eufala, AL replacing the fan,
alternator, and power steering belt after the fan slung a blade off near
Phenix City. We made it to the beach (Grayton Beach State Park), but it
wasn't a pretty trip as I had to fix some of my temporary repairs once we
got there and my repair efforts yielded me a substantial gash on my head
(with lots of blood and gore but no serious damage). I guess I was lucky it
didn't get the radiator or anything else, though. Fortunately, we were able
to make it to the parts store in Eufala and then found what we needed down
in the Grayton area.. So, at least she knows that I'm not blowing smoke
about wanting to replace it. And, if I'm going to replace it. She knows I
will want to do it right (this time).

I think I'm leaning towards a 91-94 if I ever get to that point. Still,
that 89 with the Royale Conversion in AL looks pretty nice as well. I just
know I definitely want a wide-body - prefer a cross-island bed, a
washer-dryer (or at least hookups for one), and would rather have a dinette
with chairs instead of a booth. And, any color but that god-awful peach
interior or a red exterior is fine with me. My wife prefers one with a
slide. But, I don' t think she yet understands the economic ramifications
of that preference. :-) We can't really afford anything later than about 94
or so at this point so the slide may not happen. And, she's going to put up
a fight on the cost of a 91-94, too. But, ultimately I think we'll get
there. Of course, if I have to hold on to that land for another 5 years,
that slide may start to be within reach by then!

Oh well.....I'm glad to see it wasn't just my dreaming that had me noticing
the number of birds for sale right now. Thanks for letting me dream some
more.....

Dreaming and hopin in Marietta, GA.....
Jonathan Leifheit
1990 Winnebago Chieftain

PS If anyone wants some land in Sandy Springs, feel free to contact me!

At 08:14 AM 7/19/2007, you wrote:
>There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now. Another on
>vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in pictures looks
>very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
>Niceville, FL

I know the feeling. When I get hungry I can start eating dirt. lol Next time you
are in Grayton give us a shout. I am in that area daily.
Royale Conversions have many nice features and that '89 looks real nice.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
----- Original Message -----
From: Jonathan L
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 5:47 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale


Yes, there are. And here I am.....a wannabe....with a nice hunk of real
estate for sale and no extra cash (its all tied up in the land). Arg! I've
been watching some pretty good units go up on the market and sell for
pretty good prices. And, I can't do a dang thing. Just as well as I think I
still have a little more work to do on my wife. I think the trip to the
beach last month helped her opinion on that one, though. I spent 6 hours
last month in an AutoZone parking lot in Eufala, AL replacing the fan,
alternator, and power steering belt after the fan slung a blade off near
Phenix City. We made it to the beach (Grayton Beach State Park), but it
wasn't a pretty trip as I had to fix some of my temporary repairs once we
got there and my repair efforts yielded me a substantial gash on my head
(with lots of blood and gore but no serious damage). I guess I was lucky it
didn't get the radiator or anything else, though. Fortunately, we were able
to make it to the parts store in Eufala and then found what we needed down
in the Grayton area.. So, at least she knows that I'm not blowing smoke
about wanting to replace it. And, if I'm going to replace it. She knows I
will want to do it right (this time).

I think I'm leaning towards a 91-94 if I ever get to that point. Still,
that 89 with the Royale Conversion in AL looks pretty nice as well. I just
know I definitely want a wide-body - prefer a cross-island bed, a
washer-dryer (or at least hookups for one), and would rather have a dinette
with chairs instead of a booth. And, any color but that god-awful peach
interior or a red exterior is fine with me. My wife prefers one with a
slide. But, I don' t think she yet understands the economic ramifications
of that preference. :-) We can't really afford anything later than about 94
or so at this point so the slide may not happen. And, she's going to put up
a fight on the cost of a 91-94, too. But, ultimately I think we'll get
there. Of course, if I have to hold on to that land for another 5 years,
that slide may start to be within reach by then!

Oh well.....I'm glad to see it wasn't just my dreaming that had me noticing
the number of birds for sale right now. Thanks for letting me dream some
more.....

Dreaming and hopin in Marietta, GA.....
Jonathan Leifheit
1990 Winnebago Chieftain

PS If anyone wants some land in Sandy Springs, feel free to contact me!

At 08:14 AM 7/19/2007, you wrote:
>There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now. Another on
>vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in pictures looks
>very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
>Niceville, FL





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I know where there is a nice 2001 dual slide LXi up in my
neighborhood. I think they want $275K for it. It is a bank repo but
it looked in OK condition (when I walked through it) - not great,
not poor, but OK. Couldn't tell you the first thing about the motor
or transmission as I just took a walk in it. Love the paint - gold
with purple/blue) and it looked OK as well (no dents or scratches
that I recall). It was missing the tool chest and grille. But,
everything else appeared to be there. Nothing really wrong
cosmetically except for slightly worn carpet.

You should come by and I'll be glad to take you over there. You can
just leave your 90 Royale with me. I'll make sure it gets "disposed
of". :-)

Jonathan
Wannabe
1990 Winnebago

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> I know. I too have been contemplating moving to a 1999LXi. One day
forth and one day back. Other than being newer by year, I am trying
to evaluate what I will obtain for the extra money other than 3 feet
and a Series 60. Things I would give up are an 8v92 with 25,000
miles on it, brand new tires, new convection oven, granite counter
top, new carpet,other upgrades and a known commodity that has had
very few issues. My Royale Conversion has Wabasto hydronic heat and
all the nice stuff.
> It makes it tough call.
> Good luck on your search. I will pass the word around locally.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike McMahan
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:41 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale
>
>
> Leroy, There are some fine Birds for sale right now. The market
is
> good for moving up in year models and features. Even though we
may
> have to sell our coaches for a little less than we think they
are
> worth we can but another at reduced prices. Barbara and I will
be
> placing an ad for our 1989 PT40 in the next several days. We are
> planning to buy another coach. If anyone has any interest in our
> coach they can call me at 254-913-1176 or email me at
> mmcmahan@... or wait until the ad is posted. Thanks, Mike
> McMahan 1989 PT 40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now.
Another
> on vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in
pictures
> looks very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

If it's the same one I think it is, I had a friend look at it for me. It's a
United Community repo? I think it was in Blairsville or someplace like that in
GA. I did not go any further.
I pretty much have decided to keep my ole beater for a while. Besides I would
have to by a tool box and grill for that one.lol

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
----- Original Message -----
From: J
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 7:54 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale


I know where there is a nice 2001 dual slide LXi up in my
neighborhood. I think they want $275K for it. It is a bank repo but
it looked in OK condition (when I walked through it) - not great,
not poor, but OK. Couldn't tell you the first thing about the motor
or transmission as I just took a walk in it. Love the paint - gold
with purple/blue) and it looked OK as well (no dents or scratches
that I recall). It was missing the tool chest and grille. But,
everything else appeared to be there. Nothing really wrong
cosmetically except for slightly worn carpet.

You should come by and I'll be glad to take you over there. You can
just leave your 90 Royale with me. I'll make sure it gets "disposed
of". :-)

Jonathan
Wannabe
1990 Winnebago

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> I know. I too have been contemplating moving to a 1999LXi. One day
forth and one day back. Other than being newer by year, I am trying
to evaluate what I will obtain for the extra money other than 3 feet
and a Series 60. Things I would give up are an 8v92 with 25,000
miles on it, brand new tires, new convection oven, granite counter
top, new carpet,other upgrades and a known commodity that has had
very few issues. My Royale Conversion has Wabasto hydronic heat and
all the nice stuff.
> It makes it tough call.
> Good luck on your search. I will pass the word around locally.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike McMahan
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:41 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale
>
>
> Leroy, There are some fine Birds for sale right now. The market
is
> good for moving up in year models and features. Even though we
may
> have to sell our coaches for a little less than we think they
are
> worth we can but another at reduced prices. Barbara and I will
be
> placing an ad for our 1989 PT40 in the next several days. We are
> planning to buy another coach. If anyone has any interest in our
> coach they can call me at 254-913-1176 or email me at
> mmcmahan@... or wait until the ad is posted. Thanks, Mike
> McMahan 1989 PT 40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now.
Another
> on vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in
pictures
> looks very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





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Not sure what company it was that did the repo. But, this one was
being stored at Three Way Campers here in Marietta (well...that's
where it was about 3-4 weeks ago when I was last there). That's my
local RV store and I end up buying stuff over there FAR too often!
LOL As I was in the service dept picking up a part for my SOB (that
acronym is appropriate in SO many ways) I spotted a familiar looking
RV sitting in their lot and asked if it was a bird. I took a quick
stroll through it since they had it open. I don't know enough to
give much of an eval and I didn't exactly have a lot of time to look
either.

It probably is the same unit. And, this was about 3 weeks ago when I
was last there. I can't imagine too many 2001's that have been
repo'd in the area.

Anyhow, just let me know when you are ready to scrap the ole beater.
I could even be persuaded to provide a grill and tool box in trade.
*LOL* :-) That's about all I can afford for now. hehe

JL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> If it's the same one I think it is, I had a friend look at it for
me. It's a United Community repo? I think it was in Blairsville or
someplace like that in GA. I did not go any further.
> I pretty much have decided to keep my ole beater for a while.
Besides I would have to by a tool box and grill for that one.lol
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> Royale Conversion
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: J
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 7:54 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale
>
>
> I know where there is a nice 2001 dual slide LXi up in my
> neighborhood. I think they want $275K for it. It is a bank repo
but
> it looked in OK condition (when I walked through it) - not
great,
> not poor, but OK. Couldn't tell you the first thing about the
motor
> or transmission as I just took a walk in it. Love the paint -
gold
> with purple/blue) and it looked OK as well (no dents or
scratches
> that I recall). It was missing the tool chest and grille. But,
> everything else appeared to be there. Nothing really wrong
> cosmetically except for slightly worn carpet.
>
> You should come by and I'll be glad to take you over there. You
can
> just leave your 90 Royale with me. I'll make sure it
gets "disposed
> of". :-)
>
> Jonathan
> Wannabe
> 1990 Winnebago
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > I know. I too have been contemplating moving to a 1999LXi. One
day
> forth and one day back. Other than being newer by year, I am
trying
> to evaluate what I will obtain for the extra money other than 3
feet
> and a Series 60. Things I would give up are an 8v92 with 25,000
> miles on it, brand new tires, new convection oven, granite
counter
> top, new carpet,other upgrades and a known commodity that has
had
> very few issues. My Royale Conversion has Wabasto hydronic heat
and
> all the nice stuff.
> > It makes it tough call.
> > Good luck on your search. I will pass the word around locally.
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Mike McMahan
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:41 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds for Sale
> >
> >
> > Leroy, There are some fine Birds for sale right now. The
market
> is
> > good for moving up in year models and features. Even though we
> may
> > have to sell our coaches for a little less than we think they
> are
> > worth we can but another at reduced prices. Barbara and I will
> be
> > placing an ad for our 1989 PT40 in the next several days. We
are
> > planning to buy another coach. If anyone has any interest in
our
> > coach they can call me at 254-913-1176 or email me at
> > mmcmahan@ or wait until the ad is posted. Thanks, Mike
> > McMahan 1989 PT 40
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > There seem to be quite a few top quality birds for sale now.
> Another
> > on vintage birds, 86PT-40, in South GA, BB maintained that in
> pictures
> > looks very nice. Dreamcatcher is the name.
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
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> > >
> >
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> >
> >
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