New Wanderlodge Owners !!!
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08-02-2006, 03:01
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New Wanderlodge Owners !!!
Pete,
I know you are right. Now that I have seen what a top notch vintage bus can be, I have a better understanding of the potential of other ones I look at. I know I don't want a modern RV because you always have something to fix. With a vintage Bird you won't be fixing, you will be restoring. (makes it sound more like fun) Gardner --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote: > > Gardner, > > Hey... you just have to dive in and start swimming. Last December, my > wife and I decided that we (1) had to move closer to her elderly > parents to assist them with old age matters and (2) we would do this > by full timing in an RV so that we wouldn't get 'stuck' providing > daily care by living too close by. (Note: My wife's parents are > sufficiently well-off that they can afford to hire as much help as > they need and/or can afford to move into an assisted living facility, > should they so desire. They do need family to lend a hand and help > them from time to time, but they do not need (nor want) daily care > from us...) > > So, by January I was looking at RVs and had determined that a bus > conversion or Wanderlodge would be my preferred choice --- and a > Wanderlodge had many points in favor as compared to a bus conversion > (I did not want to convert the bus myself). In May, a Wanderlodge > that had previously been owned by a member of this list was put up on > eBay by Mr. Oliver's, a used RV dealer located near Dallas, TX. > > I was the successful bidder (it was a good price) and, essentially, > purchased the vehicle sight unseen. (I exchanged some messages with > the previous owner, so I felt that I had a fairly good understanding > of the condition.) At the conclusion of a long-planned business trip > to the east coast, I flew to Dallas and picked up the coach on May 22. > > The last time I drove any heavy equipment was when I was in the Army > nearly 40 years ago... I had also last used an RV a similar time > ago... I rented one for a couple of weeks back in 1967 or 1968. > > Our house is being prepared for sale and we will move into our > Wanderlodge as soon as the house sells. > > My wife regrets "accusing" me of lacking spontaneity ... sometimes > you just have to jump into a new lifestyle... > > Pete Masterson > aeonix1@... > '95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203 > El Sobrante, CA > > > > > On Aug 1, 2006, at 5:44 PM, Gardner Yeaw wrote: > > > > > My wife and I flew to Florida from New Jersey to see James' > > coach. We visited him on Sunday and did a complete walk through with > > James and took it for a drive. I also had a person I hired to > > evaluate it come with us. I didn't ask his permission to use his > > name so I won't mention it, but he was a knowledgeable and provided > > some enjoyable conversation along with his advise. The coach is a > > real winner and the price is definitely low for the condition. My > > wife and I have only tent camped and gone for a cross country trip > > in a van (a long time ago) so we are new to the BIG RV. We basically > > chickened out at in the end. <snip> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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08-06-2006, 23:57
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New Wanderlodge Owners !!!
Gardner........ a BIG Thank You !!!
I made the 1400 mile trip from Florida to Nebraska........ With NO problems ;-) The worst part was day 1 going through Georgia on Interstate 75. Way too much traffic & construction for my first day driving ;-( Specifically through Atlanta. Now I know why many love the BB Wanderlodge. What a great coach/bus/RV !!! Sarah and I love our new 78 FC 33' SB. It drives & rides excellent for 28 years old. Thanks to all the previous owners for keeping this coach in great shape! The list of things to do are short (only a handful) and minor, to get it this BB on the list of......... absolutely everything works. I need to replace 1 light bulb, fix speedometer & front roof flood/spot light.......... that's about it. I intend to get this done soon as to make it very easy to keep up with anything that needs to be done in the future. I have a lot to learn about the regular maintenance and future problems that might, and will occur, with a coach of this age. I intend to do all the work myself that I am capable of. From what I have seen, this forum will be of great help......... Thanks. Thank You James for a great Wanderlodge. Proud new Blue Bird Wanderlodge owners. Todd & Sarah Jones Lincoln, NE. 78 FC 33' SB . ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:44 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: New Wanderlodge Owners !!! Todd and Sarah, My wife and I flew to Florida from New Jersey to see James' coach. We visited him on Sunday and did a complete walk through with James and took it for a drive. I also had a person I hired to evaluate it come with us. I didn't ask his permission to use his name so I won't mention it, but he was a knowledgeable and provided some enjoyable conversation along with his advise. The coach is a real winner and the price is definitely low for the condition. My wife and I have only tent camped and gone for a cross country trip in a van (a long time ago) so we are new to the BIG RV. We basically chickened out at in the end. It was only a short time ago that my wife and I came to an agreement on buying an RV, and James' coach was such a great buy that I had to see it. In the end I need to do a lot more research and learn a lot more about the systems before I dive in. I will buy one, but maybe not this year. James' coach is a magnificent example of a Bluebird. The interior is impeccable and the exterior is in unbelievable condition. I climbed up to the roof in very hot weather with the sun bearing down, and the surface was barely warm to the touch. James used a paint he obtained form some NASA friends that somehow insulates from the heat. The bottom of the side mirror is ecstatically the same height as my forehead, and I have the scar to prove it! So you owe me for declining to purchase. Keep the forum updated with your adventures. You have a great coach. Gardner examp;leWanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Todd Jones" > > WHOO HOOO !!!!! > I just booked flights to Florida to purchase & pickup our first BB > Wanderlodge ;-) > It is a 1978 FC 33' currently owned by James DeAngeles. > We are thrilled to find such a nice Wanderlodge and look forward to > years of fun with our new purchase! > Sarah and I live in Lincoln, Nebraska. > The last RV we owned was when the 3 kids were younger. > Now the better half (wife & boss), dogs & I are eager to have fun > traveling & camping with our new Wanderlodge! > > Future BB Wanderlodge owners > Todd & Sarah Jones > Lincoln, NE. > 78 FC 33' > > . > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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08-08-2006, 03:47
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New Wanderlodge Owners !!!
--- TODD &SARAH:
You own a great bird; bulletproof;one of the best years made, although all the birds are well built. Enjoy your "new" bird. We love ours. Hank & Naty 1980FC31 1990SP36 In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Todd Jones" wrote: > > Gardner........ a BIG Thank You !!! > > I made the 1400 mile trip from Florida to Nebraska........ > With NO problems ;-) > The worst part was day 1 going through Georgia on Interstate 75. > Way too much traffic & construction for my first day driving ;-( > Specifically through Atlanta. > > Now I know why many love the BB Wanderlodge. > What a great coach/bus/RV !!! > Sarah and I love our new 78 FC 33' SB. > It drives & rides excellent for 28 years old. > > Thanks to all the previous owners for keeping this coach in great shape! > The list of things to do are short (only a handful) and minor, to get it this BB on the list of......... absolutely everything works. > I need to replace 1 light bulb, fix speedometer & front roof flood/spot light.......... that's about it. > I intend to get this done soon as to make it very easy to keep up with anything that needs to be done in the future. > > I have a lot to learn about the regular maintenance and future problems that might, and will occur, with a coach of this age. > I intend to do all the work myself that I am capable of. > From what I have seen, this forum will be of great help......... Thanks. > > Thank You James for a great Wanderlodge. > > Proud new Blue Bird Wanderlodge owners. > Todd & Sarah Jones > Lincoln, NE. > 78 FC 33' SB > > . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:44 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: New Wanderlodge Owners !!! > > > Todd and Sarah, > My wife and I flew to Florida from New Jersey to see James' > coach. We visited him on Sunday and did a complete walk through with > James and took it for a drive. I also had a person I hired to > evaluate it come with us. I didn't ask his permission to use his > name so I won't mention it, but he was a knowledgeable and provided > some enjoyable conversation along with his advise. The coach is a > real winner and the price is definitely low for the condition. My > wife and I have only tent camped and gone for a cross country trip > in a van (a long time ago) so we are new to the BIG RV. We basically > chickened out at in the end. It was only a short time ago that my > wife and I came to an agreement on buying an RV, and James' coach > was such a great buy that I had to see it. In the end I need to do a > lot more research and learn a lot more about the systems before I > dive in. I will buy one, but maybe not this year. > > James' coach is a magnificent example of a Bluebird. The interior > is impeccable and the exterior is in unbelievable condition. I > climbed up to the roof in very hot weather with the sun bearing > down, and the surface was barely warm to the touch. James used a > paint he obtained form some NASA friends that somehow insulates from > the heat. > > The bottom of the side mirror is ecstatically the same height as > my forehead, and I have the scar to prove it! > > So you owe me for declining to purchase. Keep the forum updated > with your adventures. You have a great coach. > > Gardner > > examp;leWanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Todd Jones" > > > > > WHOO HOOO !!!!! > > I just booked flights to Florida to purchase & pickup our first BB > > Wanderlodge ;-) > > It is a 1978 FC 33' currently owned by James DeAngeles. > > We are thrilled to find such a nice Wanderlodge and look forward > to > > years of fun with our new purchase! > > Sarah and I live in Lincoln, Nebraska. > > The last RV we owned was when the 3 kids were younger. > > Now the better half (wife & boss), dogs & I are eager to have fun > > traveling & camping with our new Wanderlodge! > > > > Future BB Wanderlodge owners > > Todd & Sarah Jones > > Lincoln, NE. > > 78 FC 33' > > > > . > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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