picture of our "new" bird :)

[Jon]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Juergen"
wrote:
>
> Hello Dorn
> One thing you should do before anything is started, is to make up an
> accurate record of all work to be done, in progress, or done,no
matter
> how small or big it is. We like to call this a Maintenance Log book,
> (Airlines use them all the time). This book should contain your LIST
> of things to do and then the work it took to fix it. Then post it on
> this board and I can add your experience to my own coach handbook
as a
> reference or guide to systems. I done got a lot of info from this
site.
> Juergen in PA
> 1991 WLSP 36
>


I second that Idea on keeping a Leger. I have kept up one ever since
I bought my old coach and have kept up the mileage to and from each
one of the activities that we have enjoyed since owning the Rebel
Bird. Also it does come in handy for reference of what you might
have done in the past but just forgot about it.

Say on that point, did you get a Blue Box with your Wanderlodge?? If
you didn't I have a CD that is a copy of a reference book for the 79
Wanderlodge and if you want to have one than just e-mail me oft line
and send me your address. It really does help to have a factory
manual for all the different stuff they installed back thirty years
ago in these old coaches. Oh yes one more thing, you might look into
getting vintage plates for your rig as they will save you allot of
licenses fees in the future.

78 Wanderlodge
Bremerton
(This weeks project is to install a musical horn!!! got one from
David Beatty for my birthday!!!!)I know my wife will really love that
horn (Ye you bet-ya she will)

[Macy Neshati]

Congrats and welcome to the family. If there is anything at all we can do
from the factory please do not hesitate to call us. Again, welcome to the
BLUE BIRD family.



Macy

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[rogerwwebb@...]

In a message dated 11/26/2007 3:25:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,
dhetzel@... writes:

Millennium Falcon


Cool name. I like it!

Roger Webb
Cedar Rapids, IA
91WL



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[Dorn Hetzel]

We gave them a list of like 25 items, but most were framed as "estimate what
this is going cost".

Stuff we're doing right away includes:

1) repair left windshield wiper (drove 60 miles in the rain to the shop
without it, not much fun )

2) repair turn signals that don't work (nearby drivers will thank me )

3) fix two small leaks in the roof or seals at 2nd and 3rd air conditioner
units

4) change every oil/lubricant/fluid that can be changed. no records on when
last changes were so I'm assuming the worst...
4b) oil analysis just to see and to get a baseline

5) repair or replace at least one or two heaters since none work right now
and we're probably going to Nebraska in December

6) my wife wants bigger mirrors and a few cosmetic items, her list counts as
mandatory since she let me buy the big toy

Then there's about 20 more items that will get done as budget allows. I'm
trying to keep the "initial" expenditure to $25K or so, so the first 7K of
items will get done now... Air conditioning items will almost certainly get
put off til spring.

Oh, it didn't have name when we bought it, but we've named it the "Millenium
Falcon", because:

1) A whole family of Star Wars fans
2) It's a 77 (think for a minute)
3) My wife can call it the MF RV (her quote)


Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Hogansville, GA

On Nov 25, 2007 5:53 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

> Dorn, Maybe this is obvious but the one thing I wouldn't do at this
> point is to drive into the shop with a list of all the things it
> needs and tell'm to fix it. I'd drive it a little while and watch
> and evaluate it. I would not fix anymore then what you have to for
> right now. Certainly don't fool with the air conditioning at this
> time. I might get the heaters working and the shore power situation
> sorted out and let it go at that until you get some miles on it. The
> other fellows on the list here have been wonderfully helpful to me
> and perhaps some of these repairs you could tackle with a little help
> from your friends. Just a suggestion.
>
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Things I know I need to fix:
> >
> > the propane heaters (3 of them) don't work.
> > generator needs a new flywheel
> > the electric jacks haven't worked in a long time but i don't know
> if i care
> > too much about those.
> > front(engine driver) air conditioning has a clogged line or
> something
> > engine based heaters have issues (opened manual valves but still no
> heat
> > except for the very front of unit by driver and copilot)
> >
> > also, i can't seem to get the shore power switch to work but maybe
> I'm
> > missing something obvious on that one.
> >
> > But, still, for $18k i'm not complaining.
> >
> > By the way, Coachcraft in Columbus GA would be convenient for me to
> take it
> > for service (my wife works in Columbus).
> > Does anyone have any experience with them?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Dorn Hetzel
> > 77FC35
> > Hogansville, GA
> >
> >
> >
> > On Nov 25, 2007 12:12 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Dorn, Welcome to the owners club. Now the fun begins. You
> have a
> > > nice place to start and a open canvas to make it yours. Have lots
> of
> > > fun with it and best of luck. You will find they are rather nice
> to
> > > work on because of the quality of materials used to build them.
> Most
> > > things are not too terribly complicated and the fellows in the
> group
> > > are very helpful. Doesn't look to be a lot needed. Keep us
> informed.
> > > Its fun to see what others are doing and we (or at least I ) am
> not
> > > opposed to stealing some ones better idea's.
> > > John Heckman
> > > central Pa
> > > 1973 FC
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.hetzel.org/77FC35.JPG
> > > >
> > > > Dorn Hetzel
> > > > 77FC35
> > > > Hogansville, GA
> > > >
> > > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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[Dorn Hetzel]

Oh yes, I'll definitely be making a maintenance log.

I've actually got an older laptop I'm using with a USB GPS receiver and some
software for a navigation system (bigger screen and costs less than the
storebought navigation systems) It's sits real nice on the dog-house...

It's going to get a second job of electronic logbook, with regular backups
to the home server and a spare gmail account (handy for a couple GB of free
off-site accessible from everywhere notes )

Oh, the unit drives great. I drove it home about 200 miles from where I
bought it, and another 100 or so since, and it handles nice, starts without
trouble in 31 degree weather (coldest it's been here so far), stops good,
etc. Had it up to 69 or 70 on the interstate with no trouble though it
seems to like 60-65 best (and 40 when going uphill )...

Regards,

Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Hogansville, GA


On Nov 25, 2007 10:08 PM, Juergen wrote:

> Hello Dorn
> One thing you should do before anything is started, is to make up an
> accurate record of all work to be done, in progress, or done,no matter
> how small or big it is. We like to call this a Maintenance Log book,
> (Airlines use them all the time). This book should contain your LIST
> of things to do and then the work it took to fix it. Then post it on
> this board and I can add your experience to my own coach handbook as a
> reference or guide to systems. I done got a lot of info from this site.
> Juergen in PA
> 1991 WLSP 36
>
>
>


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[Juergen]

Hi Dorn
I bought my coach used and it had fragments and various pieces of manuals with
it but no blue-box. I copied and re-printed the original info and then collected
all the stuff I could find in Magazines, RIV seminars, Internet etc. I then set
it all up like an aircraft manual which still gets revised quite often. (Latest
revision is Jim Magowans procedure on how to avoid collisions with critters,
drunks, etc.
So I have a good reference manual as well as a maintenance Log and a regular
trip log, Fuel log, and I kept all records of purchases and work done.
It sure helps to know what you got. I am glad you think on the same channel as I
do.
Happy Trails
Juergen in PA
19919 WLSP36




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