Wanderlogdge wannabee fulltimers...

[gone2k9z]

Hello Waderlodge people~
My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
coach too small?
2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
input is greatly appreciated!
Christina in Oxnard, Ca

[krminyl@...]

There are at least three BB close by here in Orange County. I'm sure each
of us will be more than happy to show you guys or BB's. Just ask.

Kevin McKeown
1986 38' PT

Curt Springer
1987 38' PT

Jack Smith
70's something Gas (Sorry, Jack!)


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[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Hello Christina:

Charolette and I had an '85 FC 35 for several years and the last 2 we were
full timing. Though she was a good Coach, we soon realized that after full
timing, we needed a pt40 for several reasons. More closet space and drawers
and storage being the primary things. As you travel, even during the winter
months, you can go from one season to the next in the space of a few days,
and with a smaller Coach clothing space is limited. Oh there were other
things as well but the PT's, for us, would make a better rig all around.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm

At 02:40 AM 8/23/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>Hello Waderlodge people~
>My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
>we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
>this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
>questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
>coach too small?
>2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
>us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
>gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
>input is greatly appreciated!
>Christina in Oxnard, Ca
>
>
>

[Jack and Liz Pearce]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "gone2k9z"
wrote:
> Hello Waderlodge people~
> My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
> we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
> this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
> questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
> coach too small?



Howdy, Christina.
We are fulltimers in a 1993 40' WL. Our first motorhome was a 38'
Serengeti. I feel that fulltimers need all of the storage that can be
had. When you are fulltiming you have to carry all of your stuff with
you. How about renting a 31' motorhome for a week and see how that
feels?

Regards,
Liz
Regards,
Jack and Liz Pearce
Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
Homesick Texans in SE. FL

[Wallace Craig]

I agree with what Ralph said about size; I have had a 40 since 1987 (same
coach) and find it a reasonable size although we never full-timed. I ;am
looking seriously at a 42" model and if I purchase it, this 40 will be on
market. It is an exceptional coach with 120K and a engine
with only 50K+- Detroit 6 turbo. Watch for it on Vintage Bird.
Wallace Craig
85 40 PT
Azle, Texas
817 221-2404
gone2k9z wrote:
Hello Waderlodge people~
My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
coach too small?
2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
input is greatly appreciated!
Christina in Oxnard, Ca







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[Curt Sprenger]

Christina
You are welcome to visit our 1987 PT38. It's the model with the walk
thru bath. 714 998-6187 or 714 269-6187 cell. Where was the 1974 coach
located that you looked at? Earlier this year I sold a 1974 to a lady in
Culver City and she has it up for sale.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



gone2k9z wrote:

> Hello Waderlodge people~
> My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
> we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
> this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
> questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
> coach too small?
> 2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
> us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
> gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
> input is greatly appreciated!
> Christina in Oxnard, Ca
>
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[Jim Owens]

Christina,

In respone to you first question, here is a past post from a very
knowlegeable source, Jeff Miller: (it's a bit long and covers a lot of
ground)

Okay, one at a time:

> Is the top end governed at approx 64 MPH?
-- No. The engine is governed to approx. 2650-2800 full load
originally, this should be 65-70mph on a turbo (theoretically,
but...). It is really governed by power/weight, and by the lack of
available intake air, which can be improved somewhat. Only the 300hp
and early N.A. are really governed by max. RPM as their power/weight
ratio is better.

> What approx miles per gallon could I expect - around 8?
-- 8 would be good on an '83 FC35. Could easily be 7.5 if you have a
heavy foot.


> Does the 250 cat climb grades "well" on the FC35?
-- In a word, no. It will climb, and a well maintained diesel will
run at full load all day without hurting it (such as long climbs).
Depending on the grade and the coach I'm told that some FCs have
trouble holding 40mph on a long climb.
On the other hand, unless you live in mountains and drive there
constantly, it really doesn't make a significant difference in your
overall trip time to spend an extra 4-5minutes climbing a grade at
40mph. The turbo will help to maintain full power, and you'll get
there safely with that heavy coach even in strong winds. The hill
retarder also helps a good deal to make the descent safer and save
your brakes.


> Is this model ok for total weight, front and rear axle weights,
pulling a light compact toad with full fluids etc?
-- BlueBird tended toward overkill here, you should have a decent
amount of capacity front and rear. Mine can carry more weight than
most coaches are rated to tow.


> I am very safety conscience about staying within safe design loads.
Does anyone know the wheelbase in ft and/or inches?
-- Don't get too sucked into the wheelbase/length ratio, it doesn't
mean squat when you get into a 35,000lb coach. For the record, the
35FC is 216.5" wheelbase, with a 35.1' (curb) turning radius which
makes it manuver better than a 29' class C. The wheelbase is approx.
51.5%, which some consider important for handling characteristics,
but you only have to drive a "safe ratio" plastic disposable
motorhome like a Winnebago (my good friend calls his the "Windybago"
for its poor crosswind and truck wake characteristics) or other to
see the massive difference. The strong truck frame/suspension/tires
coupled with the sturdy steel body and generous radii to spill air
over the top, coupled with the balance of overhang front/rear, throw
it into a whole different catagory for windy day performance and
handling safety. Drive each on a windy day and find out. This does
require the steering and tires to be maintained well BTW.
I also am a safety freak, this is why I bought BlueBird.


> Is there a safe built into these models?
-- Generally, yes. I haven't seen one without, but don't know that it
was standard.

Christina-this is most relevant to your question ---->

Q) My use would be vacation use for 2 to 5 years, then full time. Any
pros/cons to the 83 FC35 given this? I just am not sure yet of the
pro/con to PT vs FC.
A) The FC is less expensive to buy and maintain, it is also more
manuverable which is an advantage if you go to races, events, or even
state campgrounds. It also generally gets better fuel mileage. The
advantage to the PT is the quiet drive of the rear engine, additional
power, and especially in the PT40 there is much more basement storage
and inside space. More size/space costs more money, that's all.
I love my FC for going to campgrounds, the beach, and even to July4
fireworks because I can easily negotiate traffic. For long hauls and
long stays I'd prefer a 40' widebody.


- Jeff Miller

Jim Owens
77 FC33SB (Gas)
Lake of the Ozarks, MO



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "gone2k9z"
wrote:
> Hello Waderlodge people~
> My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
> we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
> this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
> questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
> coach too small?
> 2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
> us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
> gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
> input is greatly appreciated!
> Christina in Oxnard, Ca

[Christina Corpus]

Good morning, Liz!
Thanks for your reponse to my post. Great idea about renting for a
week...would love to do that if we both had time off at the same time!
Perhaps next year??
We've been weighing all of the options....there are so many choices to
be made! We were tending towards a 40', but want to be able to get
into the national parks. We won't have much 'stuff' by the time we hit
the road, just the 2 of us and our pooches and clothes & cooking
stuff. As long as I have my knitting needles and some leashes, I'm happy!
When is your surgery? Soon, no?
I'll be thinking about you. Take care,
Christina Corpus (Oxnard, Ca)
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jack and Liz Pearce"
wrote:
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "gone2k9z"
> wrote:
> > Hello Waderlodge people~
> > My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
> > we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
> > this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
> > questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
> > coach too small?
>
>
>
> Howdy, Christina.
> We are fulltimers in a 1993 40' WL. Our first motorhome was a 38'
> Serengeti. I feel that fulltimers need all of the storage that can be
> had. When you are fulltiming you have to carry all of your stuff with
> you. How about renting a 31' motorhome for a week and see how that
> feels?
>
> Regards,
> Liz
> Regards,
> Jack and Liz Pearce
> Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
> Homesick Texans in SE. FL

[Christina Corpus]

Good morning, Ralph!
Thanks for your help-there are sooooo many things to consider! We have
a checklist, but it would be so much easier if there was one lenghth,
one motor, one floorplan, and one color from which to choose!
Hope to see you on the road someday soon!
Take care,
Christina Corpus (Oxnard, Ca)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
> Hello Christina:
>
> Charolette and I had an '85 FC 35 for several years and the last 2
we were
> full timing. Though she was a good Coach, we soon realized that
after full
> timing, we needed a pt40 for several reasons. More closet space and
drawers
> and storage being the primary things. As you travel, even during the
winter
> months, you can go from one season to the next in the space of a few
days,
> and with a smaller Coach clothing space is limited. Oh there were other
> things as well but the PT's, for us, would make a better rig all around.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
>
> At 02:40 AM 8/23/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> >Hello Waderlodge people~
> >My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
> >we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
> >this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
> >questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
> >coach too small?
> >2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
> >us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
> >gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
> >input is greatly appreciated!
> >Christina in Oxnard, Ca
> >
> >
> >

[Christina Corpus]

Good morning, Wallace! WOW! A 42'er? Sounds great!
So, you're going to list your '85 on the Vintage Bird site? Any chance
you're asking under $40K??? We will be looking for her!
Thanks for your help...there are so many things to consider, my
husband is totally into all of the mechanics of the coach, and I'm
looking at color and bed arrangements!
Hope to see you in your new coach when we hit the road!
How soon are you going to list your BB? Can you email us some more
info & maybe a few pictures? Thanks!
Christina Corpus, (Oxnard, Ca)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wallace Craig
wrote:
> I agree with what Ralph said about size; I have had a 40 since
1987 (same coach) and find it a reasonable size although we never
full-timed. I ;am looking seriously at a 42" model and if I purchase
it, this 40 will be on market. It is an exceptional coach with 120K
and a engine
> with only 50K+- Detroit 6 turbo. Watch for it on Vintage Bird.
> Wallace Craig
> 85 40 PT
> Azle, Texas
> 817 221-2404
> gone2k9z wrote:
> Hello Waderlodge people~
> My husband & I are hoping to become fulltimers when we retire, so
> we're doing a lot of research on the Wanderlodge as we have decided
> this is "the only way to fly" (pardons to Mr. Magoo)...I have 2
> questions right now: 1. For you fulltimers out there, is a 35 foot
> coach too small?
> 2. Are there any members in Southern Calif that wouldn't mind letting
> us visit your Wanderlodge? We've only been inside one so far, a '74
> gas rig, lovely, but a bit small (31' for fulltiming we think. Your
> input is greatly appreciated!
> Christina in Oxnard, Ca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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