Complete newbie seeking advice
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08-17-2006, 08:53
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Complete newbie seeking advice
Hi Folks,
I'm looking to buy a nice coach and stumbled across an '83 Wanderlodge on eBay (item #140017325224). I was incredibly impressed with the list of features and the huge capacities! The "modern" RVs we've looked at don't come close! I mean, 200+ gallon fuel tanks; 12+kw generators; 3 A/C units and 50 amp electrical service; remote door locking, heated waste tanks, etc, etc. I am very, very impressed. However, I don't like the layout of this particular coach - my wife and I don't sleep in separate beds and I'm not fond of the bathroom taking up the center area (seems claustrophobic to me) - but this really got me looking at the Wanderlodge coaches. From looking at other ads, I think I want a PT 40. My budget is modest: I prefer to spend around $30k, though I can stretch to $50k for the right coach. As you can guess, I have a lot of questions. 1. Can someone orient me a bit? Tell me the ups and downs of buying an early eighties Wanderlodge. What should I expect? Do the various systems hold up? Seems like a lot of parts to go wrong; do these coaches tend to be money pits, or can the old parts be expected to, by and large, last for another 20 plus years? Should I expect to do a lot of work on an old coach like this, or can I simply enjoy it with only the occasional maintenance and repair item? 2. Do most of the models in this era have such an extensive list of features as indicated in that eBay auction? 3. I've noticed many of the ads are showing rebuilt engines at ~100k miles. What's with that? I thought these diesels ran "forever"? 4. How do these drive? I have a '66 Dodge Travco 27' I'll be getting rid of if I buy a newer coach. It's a great rig but I get real tired after traveling for a few hours, which isn't fun. I can drive my SUV for a dozen or more hours virtually non-stop; I ought to be able to do the same with an RV, right? Local RV dealers tell me I'll have the same problem with any coach made before about 1999. Of course, they may just want to sell me a new rig. Thank you all for your time. Perhaps I will become a proud new Bluebird owner one of these days. -Ryan |
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Complete newbie seeking advice - Ryan Wright - 08-17-2006 08:53
Complete newbie seeking advice - Stephen - 08-17-2006, 11:37
Complete newbie seeking advice - davidkerryedwards - 08-17-2006, 12:32
Complete newbie seeking advice - one_dusty_hoot - 08-17-2006, 12:33
Complete newbie seeking advice - pattypape - 08-17-2006, 12:37
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Complete newbie seeking advice - Gregory OConnor - 08-17-2006, 13:17
Complete newbie seeking advice - Gardner Yeaw - 08-17-2006, 14:12
Complete newbie seeking advice - Leroy Eckert - 08-17-2006, 14:24
Complete newbie seeking advice - The Squires - 08-17-2006, 16:49
Complete newbie seeking advice - Alex Smith - 08-18-2006, 02:17
Complete newbie seeking advice - Ryan Wright - 08-18-2006, 04:20
Complete newbie seeking advice - Ryan Wright - 08-18-2006, 05:30
Complete newbie seeking advice - mbulriss - 08-18-2006, 05:44
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