New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re 1987 40'

[Bayrat8]

Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to Wanderlodge in
general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle advertised at Poulsbo RV in
WA. Over the past year I have been looking at everything from truck campers to
class C to A gassers and finally narrowed down to a A diesel.

My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have looked at
have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of showing serious
de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no junk, but older (like
me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds seem to be just that.

Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures look
just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer says this
one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a bit. Tires are
all in need of replacement.

Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from where I
live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out long
distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase it. Any
information relative to this model would be graciously and appreciatively
accepted. Thank You all!

[Ernie Ekberg]

there are lots of bird owners in the northwest- someone will post here

Ernie Ekberg

88 PT40 Wanderlodge

Weatherford, Texas

817-475-3991

http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/

From: Bayrat8
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 8:41 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re 1987 40'

Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to Wanderlodge in general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle advertised at Poulsbo RV in WA. Over the past year I have been looking at everything from truck campers to class C to A gassers and finally narrowed down to a A diesel.



My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have looked at have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of showing serious de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no junk, but older (like me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds seem to be just that.



Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures look just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer says this one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a bit. Tires are all in need of replacement.



Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from where I live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out long distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase it. Any information relative to this model would be graciously and appreciatively accepted. Thank You all!

[Roger W Webb]

The Wanderlodge is a great machine. However, I'd be very surprised if everything was in good working order. The Wanderlodge is a complex machine and hates to sit around, the longer they sit, the more likely something is not going to work when it is time to go. They are so complex that you'd be well ahead to pay someone with WL knowledge to check it out. It may be a great deal, even with a list of items to 'repair', but at least you won't be surprised. Living with an old WL is not cheap, but they are one sturdy machine and you'll have a great time if you keep your expectations in order.

Roger Webb

91WL

Lake Norman, North Carolina

-----Original Message-----

From: Bayrat8

To: WanderlodgeForum

Sent: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 8:28 am

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re 1987 40'

Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to Wanderlodge in general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle advertised at Poulsbo RV in WA. Over the past year I have been looking at everything from truck campers to class C to A gassers and finally narrowed down to a A diesel.



My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have looked at have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of showing serious de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no junk, but older (like me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds seem to be just that.



Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures look just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer says this one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a bit. Tires are all in need of replacement.



Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from where I live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out long distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase it. Any information relative to this model would be graciously and appreciatively accepted. Thank You all!

[Bayrat8]

Thank you, I am in the northeast and as near as I can tell, there are none in my
area for sale. Finding someone to check it out will be the problem.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Roger W Webb wrote:
>
> The Wanderlodge is a great machine. However, I'd be very surprised if
everything was in good working order. The Wanderlodge is a complex machine and
hates to sit around, the longer they sit, the more likely something is not going
to work when it is time to go. They are so complex that you'd be well ahead to
pay someone with WL knowledge to check it out. It may be a great deal, even
with a list of items to 'repair', but at least you won't be surprised. Living
with an old WL is not cheap, but they are one sturdy machine and you'll have a
great time if you keep your expectations in order.
>
>
> Roger Webb
> 91WL
> Lake Norman, North Carolina
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bayrat8
> To: WanderlodgeForum
> Sent: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 8:28 am
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re 1987 40'
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to Wanderlodge in
general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle advertised at Poulsbo RV in
WA. Over the past year I have been looking at everything from truck campers to
class C to A gassers and finally narrowed down to a A diesel.
>
> My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have looked
at have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of showing
serious de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no junk, but older
(like me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds seem to be just that.
>
> Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures look
just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer says this
one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a bit. Tires are
all in need of replacement.
>
> Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from where
I live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out long
distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase it. Any
information relative to this model would be graciously and appreciatively
accepted. Thank You all!
>

[Curt Sprenger]

I'll suggest the mileage is 140K...our 1987 shows about 20K..but the mileage started over at 100K. Ask how many engine hours. That should be a good indicator. Looks like an Ernie wood floor. Nice coach. 

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"
One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Bayrat8 <"nross1@rochester.rr.com"> wrote:

 

Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to Wanderlodge in general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle advertised at Poulsbo RV in WA. Over the past year I have been looking at everything from truck campers to class C to A gassers and finally narrowed down to a A diesel.



My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have looked at have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of showing serious de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no junk, but older (like me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds seem to be just that.



Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures look just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer says this one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a bit. Tires are all in need of replacement.



Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from where I live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out long distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase it. Any information relative to this model would be graciously and appreciatively accepted. Thank You all!

[G Boyd]

I have heard of this coach before. There is far more than 40K on it as I remember another guy looking at it and the engine hour meter would indicate you might add a 1 in front of the 40. This would make sense for most Wanderlodges of this era. I seem to remember it had several issues that have caused most people to keep looking. 

[Curt Sprenger]

What city is the coach located? Looks like they have four or five business locations. My 'Bird database might have someone close to where the coach is, and perhaps we can get someone to go look at it for you. 

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"
One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 7:34 AM, Bayrat8 <"nross1@rochester.rr.com"> wrote:

 

Thank you, I am in the northeast and as near as I can tell, there are none in my area for sale. Finding someone to check it out will be the problem.

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Roger W Webb wrote:

>

> The Wanderlodge is a great machine. However, I'd be very surprised if everything was in good working order. The Wanderlodge is a complex machine and hates to sit around, the longer they sit, the more likely something is not going to work when it is time to go. They are so complex that you'd be well ahead to pay someone with WL knowledge to check it out. It may be a great deal, even with a list of items to 'repair', but at least you won't be surprised. Living with an old WL is not cheap, but they are one sturdy machine and you'll have a great time if you keep your expectations in order.

>

>

> Roger Webb

> 91WL

> Lake Norman, North Carolina

>

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Bayrat8

> To: WanderlodgeForum "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com">

> Sent: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 8:28 am

> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re 1987 40'

>

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>

>

>

> Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to Wanderlodge in general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle advertised at Poulsbo RV in WA. Over the past year I have been looking at everything from truck campers to class C to A gassers and finally narrowed down to a A diesel.

>

> My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have looked at have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of showing serious de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no junk, but older (like me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds seem to be just that.

>

> Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures look just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer says this one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a bit. Tires are all in need of replacement.

>

> Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from where I live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out long distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase it. Any information relative to this model would be graciously and appreciatively accepted. Thank You all!

>

[Don Bradner]

Here's a couple of links. First to the listing at Poulsbo:
http://www.poulsborv.com/pre_owned_detai...JAMQ3\
616R0&veh=2885818

and a link to a discussion on WOG (says it is at the Kent location):
http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/fo...hp?t=14779

That discussion has pictures of the engine hour meter showing only 233 hours, so
it is either defective or replaced and offers no hint of the actual mileage.

On 3/5/2013 at 8:19 AM G Boyd wrote:

>I have heard of this coach before. There is far more than 40K on it as I
>remember another guy looking at it and the engine hour meter would indicate
>you might add a 1 in front of the 40. This would make sense for most
>Wanderlodges of this era. I seem to remember it had several issues that
>have caused most people to keep looking.

[mike chanter]

theres a 1986 on ebay right now...think its in alabama or arkansas currently...bidding starts at 30 k or a buy it now @ 50k....fellow says its returning to michigan april 1, if not sold down there by then....ebay # 130860260676....just an fyi mike "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote" - Ben Franklin "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government-- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." - Patrick Henry May the warm winds of Heaven blow softly upon your home, May the Great Spirit bless all who enter there. May your moccasins make happy tracks in the snows. May the Rainbow always touch your shoulder. --- On Tue, 3/5/13, Don Bradner wrote: From: Don Bradner Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re 1987 40' To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:29 AM Here's a couple of links. First to the listing at Poulsbo: http://www.poulsborv.com/pre_owned_detai...eh=2885818 and a link to a discussion on WOG (says it is at the Kent location): http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/fo...hp?t=14779 That discussion has pictures of the engine hour meter showing only 233 hours, so it is either defective or replaced and offers no hint of the actual mileage. On 3/5/2013 at 8:19 AM G Boyd wrote: >I have heard of this coach before. There is far more than 40K on it as I >remember another guy looking at it and the engine hour meter would indicate >you might add a 1 in front of the 40. This would make sense for most >Wanderlodges of this era. I seem to remember it had several issues that >have caused most people to keep looking.

[Bayrat8]

It tells in the ad which city, I can go there and look again. Been overwhelmed
this month with a kitchen remodel and seminars to facilitate. Really want to
purchase a MH but sick of the leakers and composite walls.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger wrote:
>
> What city is the coach located? Looks like they have four or five business
> locations. My 'Bird database might have someone close to where the coach
> is, and perhaps we can get someone to go look at it for you.
>
> Curt Sprenger
> 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> Anaheim Hills, CA
> curtsprenger@...
> One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 7:34 AM, Bayrat8 wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Thank you, I am in the northeast and as near as I can tell, there are none
> > in my area for sale. Finding someone to check it out will be the problem.
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Roger W Webb wrote:
> > >
> > > The Wanderlodge is a great machine. However, I'd be very surprised if
> > everything was in good working order. The Wanderlodge is a complex machine
> > and hates to sit around, the longer they sit, the more likely something is
> > not going to work when it is time to go. They are so complex that you'd be
> > well ahead to pay someone with WL knowledge to check it out. It may be a
> > great deal, even with a list of items to 'repair', but at least you won't
> > be surprised. Living with an old WL is not cheap, but they are one sturdy
> > machine and you'll have a great time if you keep your expectations in order.
> > >
> > >
> > > Roger Webb
> > > 91WL
> > > Lake Norman, North Carolina
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Bayrat8
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 8:28 am
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New to Wanderlodge, looking for advise re
> > 1987 40'
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi folks! I am new here and looking for information relative to
> > Wanderlodge in general and in particular the 1987 40' with tag axle
> > advertised at Poulsbo RV in WA. Over the past year I have been looking at
> > everything from truck campers to class C to A gassers and finally narrowed
> > down to a A diesel.
> > >
> > > My issue with the current crop of RVs out there is that so many I have
> > looked at have damage due to water intrusion into the walls with signs of
> > showing serious de-lamination. The coaches have all been upper tier, no
> > junk, but older (like me). I like old, sturdy construction and these birds
> > seem to be just that.
> > >
> > > Anyway, the one I found in WA has mileage in the low 40K range. Pictures
> > look just great, paint and interior, at least what I can see of it. Dealer
> > says this one will NOT come with a systems check so that makes me wonder a
> > bit. Tires are all in need of replacement.
> > >
> > > Biggest problem is that the coach is completely across the country from
> > where I live. Wondering if there are any agencies that will check these out
> > long distance, someone I could trust, before I fly 3000 miles to purchase
> > it. Any information relative to this model would be graciously and
> > appreciatively accepted. Thank You all!
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>