Intro/Decisions...

[Robert Johannesen]

Howdy,
You're looking at the right year group to get the headroom. And it is a
big improvement. My son is 5'18" and the 78 was almost too short and the 91 WLWB
has lots of room. I personally would not be too driven by the center door. The
front door is easy to work with in a crowded coach. But what I would focus on is
the side aisle bath because any one can use it with some privacy without walking
through everybody else's space. We've traveled with eight adults without too
much problem. The main issue is where to put their stuff. If each has an
overhead bin and the rest in the "Basement", you're fine.
The oven switch shouldn't be too hard. I haven't tried baking anything
more complicated than blueberry muffins in ours so I can't give you too much
advice
on that.
The market has quite a few 91s and up in the $80K to $130K price range
based on condition. Tires are about $325 each mounted x 8 can be $2500 to $3000
(some guys don't carry spares but I like the insurance that I'm not stuck
waiting for a wrecker driver to charge me $500.00 for one), batteries (11) also
are recurring expenses.
I've had several coaches and trailers, sleeping bags on motorcycles,
etc. and I believe you can't beat a Bird for quality, construction, and most of
all - customer service!
Enjoy the search...

Bob & Judy Johannesen
91 WLWB 40 "Seldom Blue"
Argyle, Texas



dieselcruisertoo wrote:
No responses...

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
>






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