Tools and Fixit Stuff
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05-22-2007, 03:49
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Tools and Fixit Stuff
Ginger:
The batteries range from $100.00 to $250.00 each, depending on the type. I think the Trojan batteries are probably one of the best buys for the money. The T105 costs about $100.00 12 Volt lamps - Yes, most of the lamps/lights are 12 volt. Some of these could be changed to 110 volt due to the advance of inverter circuitry, but I think I would like to leave things in the original condition. Under the coach - hmmm got to understand what is going on under the coach, very important. By the way, do you have a commercial driver's licence, or air endorsement? Is that necessary in Ontario?. $quanderlodge was the name given by the previous owners, we inherited it. We will be renaming it sometime next year. We intend to live full time and travel as much as we can. Hopefully our paths will cross one day. We will making changes and brightening up our coach, it will always be the Bluebird but have our own touches to it. Hope that you find one soon, so you can enjoy this summer. Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" Terrace, B.C. Canada Hi Bill, Thank you for your very thoughtful reply. --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Wilhelmus Schreurs > > Ginger; > I purchased myself a BB last year, and like others have said, be prepared to spend additional monies to have it right. Yep. That point has come from several sources. > I bought mine from Randy Dupree, and some of the costly items that has to be replaced or repaired had already been done. Things such as: > Tires - cost $3000 > Fridge - used to new - $500 - 1800 > Inverter instead of rediline - $1500 - 2500 > Batteries - 4 each - $400 $400 EACH?!!!! > > During the past couple of months I have had to do such things as: > Rear furnace was blowing soot - required a few items $50 Sounds messy. > Repair leaks to the entry step - time required > Flourescent lighting - replaced some but now have to buy more parts figure $50 per lamp Do you mostly use 12V lamps? > Items done recently at a mechanic shop, I was helping him, hey My auto mechanic has a sign: RATES: $75.00 per hour $85.00 if you watch $95.00 if you help this was very helpful, some things I will be able to do myself next time, other things will take back for him to do: [snip items of repair] It would be nice to have a mentor. I will definitely shop for one. :-) > Also while under the coach, there were wires off from the fuel tank etc. We inspected it, checked it twice and made another list of things which has to be done. Now, "under the coach" is someplace to which I have no interest in going. It's dark, dangerous and dirty. > So, what am I trying to say, purchase the best that you can afford, but pay attention to the major items such as listed above. Find out what kind of maintenance has been done on the engine, regular oil changes is almost a must. I've almost decided that if the present owner doesn't have maintenance records then that's a deal-breaker. > This will also determine what kind of tool chest that you will require on the road. If you have to continue to fix it as you go, well, have a good tool chest ready. This would not be my preference. I don't mind stuff needing tinkering but I want a coach that's reliable that I'm not always gluing back together in order to get to my destination. For this I will make sure all recommended PM is done in a timly fashion. > Also, from experience, don't buy the cheapie tools, does not have to be the best either though, screwdriver tips break off, wrench corners will become round, knuckle busters, and you will curse yourself for buying them. > I like craftsman tools from Sears, fairly good tool, and exchange policy for broken tools is the best, take it in and they will replace, no questions asked, and without a receipt. Looks like Craftsman get good marks from a lot of folks. > One last question, where u from? Toronto, Ont. We're not exactly neighbours but we are compatriots. > > Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" > Terrace, B.C. Canada "$quanderlodge" doesn't make me real comfortable about ongoing costs. ;-) By the way, I suspect that I will end up with an 84/85 FC35SB but why do they all have to be brown with orange carpet???? Ginger BB wannabee Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail at http://mrd.mail.yahoo.com/try_beta?.intl=ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-20-2007, 09:14
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-20-2007, 10:43
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - Leroy Eckert - 05-20-2007, 13:27
Tools and Fixit Stuff - brad barton - 05-20-2007, 16:09
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Curt Sprenger - 05-20-2007, 16:25
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gregory OConnor - 05-20-2007, 16:27
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gregory OConnor - 05-20-2007, 16:59
Tools and Fixit Stuff - g - 05-20-2007, 17:18
Tools and Fixit Stuff - brad barton - 05-21-2007, 00:34
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-21-2007, 01:59
Tools and Fixit Stuff - jim riordan - 05-21-2007, 03:53
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-21-2007, 05:33
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - keyriffic - 05-21-2007, 06:46
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-21-2007, 09:04
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-21-2007, 10:12
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 03:33
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 05-22-2007 03:49
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-22-2007, 06:10
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-22-2007, 06:20
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