Intro/Decisions...

[dieselcruisertoo]

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Can anyone help me in my determinations? I'm stuck doing all my
research online as there aren't many Birds up here in the 49th
state. Unfortunately, I have to get my ducks in a row before I can
even test drive one.

I've been reading the posts for the last year and have searched out
the archives as best I could before sending the below.

Thanks,

Paul

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dieselcruisertoo"
wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Will introduce us briefly and ask for your wisdom/advice.
>
> Recently retired after 25 years in military. Have 4 kids and
> presently own a 34' Airstream. Tow vehicle is a Chevy Silverado
CC
> with D/A combo. We're looking at taking a year or two off and
> exploring the lower 48. Have made the decision that spending that
> amount of time in a crew cab won't be the most comfortable nor
> safest way to travel. I've been researching motorhomes for
several
> years now and have ended up with either a BlueBird or Newell.
I've
> searched through the archives and haven't found these specific
> area's dealt with. There are pro's & con's for each one. One
huge
> pro for the Bluebird is forums like this. After owning an
Airstream
> for the last 10 years, I'm used to quality, timeless design, &
other
> owner support/fantastic forums. Anyway, here are my
> questions/issues:
>
> *I'm 6'5", so need head room. From what I gather, the earliest
rigs
> that I'll be able to stand in w/o problems are the SP/WB coaches
> that started in 88. Is this correct?
>
> *Having 4 kids we're focusing on the center door units which due
to
> above primarily mean the SP coaches. We don't want the traffic
> through the whole coach just to run in and get a drink, etc. Also
> we can have the kids sleep up front and not disturb them if we
want
> to go outside. Have those of you with kids discovered that the
> front door units aren't as much a problem as we feel it will be?
>
> *All SP's I've seen so far have walk-through baths. We don't want
> to be kept in/out of the bedroom because someone is in the
> bathroom. Are there any SP's that don't have the walk-through
> bath? Again, are we blowing this one out of proportion by feeling
> that they will be a problem with a family of 6?
>
> *My wife and kids love to bake. I haven't seen a late 80's early
> 90's coach yet that have a conventional oven. Are there any of
you
> out there who bake and cook that have found the
microwave/convection
> oven sufficient? Has anyone installed an oven in their coach?
>
> *Have any of you found that having a 40-43' coach a distinct
> disadvantage vice having a 36' coach as far as ability to drive or
> camp in certain areas?
>
> I appreciate all advice you can give.
>
> Paul
>