Pro's and Con's SP to PT

[bubblerboy64]

Yes the fuel consuption is a consideration. I get an honest 10 miles
per with The Napper and I really like the old girl. My problem is
that my wife is afraid to drive it and so I have to drive 100% of the
time and it is not comfortable enough for me to drive 8 to 10 hours
and then get up the next day and do it again. That is what MH life
is about. I want to be able to feel like if I want to take off for
Florida I am ready to go. And then when you get there the bus is
pretty limited for room. The idea of staying longer is a good one
and that again justifies the larger MH even at the expense of the
fuel useage. Its exactly like the cars. I've had all manor of autos
and you can't have the ride comfort and easy living of a Caddy or
Mercedes without paying the piper. My wife likes going to the
Rally's and she is interested in this. This is really about the only
thing we enjoy doing together. So I can make her happy and myself
and hopefully get to see a lot of this great country. I am 62 years
old on Wednesday. I kidda feel that nows the time. The money is
going to take some planning but I can handle it within reason. With
a larger MH perhaps we can take another couple along who might help
so with the costs ( now that's wishful thinking ). I have invested a
bunch of money in The Napper. If I can get a nice newer motor home
which needs less I will have more money for fuel. See how well I can
justify this? God bless my wife for puttin up with me all these
years.

John Heckman
central Pa 1973 FC
>
> I like the SP but it isnt a widebody the 6 inches is in the isles.
a
> big diff. I wouldnt put as much weight on mainteniance and repair.
I
> see alot of top maintained trucks blowing engines. get what you
> want size, color, interior, retrofit updated components and build
> it from there. find somthing you can live with and be truthful
with
> a realistic cost of utility. I used $6,000 per year after the cost
> to repair and maintain.
> Greg94pt
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > I've received some very insightful responses on this topic and I
> > really appreciate each and everyone of them. My conclusion is
> it's
> > very much like Ryan's post. Bigger is better once parked and
> smaller
> > is better while driving (lighter weight, better mileage) Problem
> is
> > you can't have it both ways. Interestingly some of the things
that
> PT
> > owners give to reject the SP are things that the SP owners like
> best
> > about the coaches and the same for the SP owners toward the PT. I
> > have decided its going to come down to my pick and that I would
> not
> > go wrong either way. In my mind I may buy the coach that is the
> best
> > cared for and best maintained bus and factor in the driving
> > experienced. It's reminds me of the Corvette Porsche owners.
> They
> > see little good in the others pick when in truth a guy would be
> lucky
> > to be able to own either one. I consider myself very fortunate
> that
> > I can play in this pond at all.
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC SOON TO HIT THE BILL BOARD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I bought as large as I could afford, PT-40. If you already want
> more
> > > space, I highly recommend you do the same so you never have to
> yearn
> > > for space again. If I'd have gone with a PT-36 I'd be
> > > second-guessing myself every time I saw a PT-40 for sale. I'd
> have
> > > loved a 43' LXI for even more space, but it wasn't in my budget
> so I
> > > can't second-guess there. I know I made the right decision with
> my
> > > coach, for my needs.
> > >
> > > The main reasons I went big:
> > >
> > > 1. I have a wife and two children whom I love, but I don't like
> > being
> > > cooped up with others in small spaces. I'm not claustrophobic,
> small
> > > spaces are fine if it's just me, but when I have other people
> > around I
> > > need room to breathe. The PT-40 gives all of us plenty of room
> when
> > > traveling without feeling too crowded.
> > >
> > > 2. I wanted a coach big enough to live in, by myself, if I had
> to. I
> > > lived in it for several months last year and may do so again
> some
> > day.
> > > It's quite comfortable living for one person. A bit tight
coming
> > from
> > > a house, obviously, but still very comfortable with three well-
> > defined
> > > and sizable living spaces (bed/bath, kitchen, living room).
> Contrast
> > > this to smaller coaches where the spaces blend together more. I
> > could
> > > full time in a PT-40 for the rest of my life (and probably
> would,
> > if I
> > > were single).
> > >
> > > 3. I overdo everything ("bigger, better"), and just wanted the
> best
> > I
> > > could afford. A personality trait, I guess.
> > >
> > > -Ryan
> > > '86 PT-40 8V92
> > >
> > > On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 4:51 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:
> > > > I know this could be a blondes to brunettes question but I am
> > > > considering a move up from my FC 31 to a little larger
> Bluebird.
> > Don't
> > > > want to start a debate but I would appreciate it if some of
> you
> > would e-
> > > > mail me off list or post a private message as to what your
> > opinions are
> > > > one to the other. I understand completely that I will have to
> > make my
> > > > own decision but I would like the thoughts of others. Why did
> you
> > > > select the PT or SP and would you do the same next time
> around?
> > Any
> > > > known weak points or particular disadvantages.
> > > >
> > > > John Heckman
> > > > central Pa
> > > > 1973 FC
> > > > By the way the Napper is for sale and I intend to be
> reasonable
> > about
> > > > it. jehdds@
> > >
> >
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