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1997 Bluebird 43'
07-22-2006, 11:27
Post: #10
1997 Bluebird 43'
Yes, there was a backing turn to a loading dock as well.

I'm going to re-license myself in Nevada next year, so I've been
reading their manual. The backing/turn isn't such a big deal. I live
on a dead-end street and must use a cross street (that also dead
ends) to turn around. It's the same maneuver as the loading dock
thing. But parallel parking? Gimme a break...

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




On Jul 22, 2006, at 3:32 PM, Tom McCarthy wrote:

> Pete,
>
> Didn't your test involve backing up off a street turning to a loading
> dock? Mine did. I asked the examiner why and he said it was part of
> the commercial test so I had to do it.
>
> Tommy 'Two Shoes' McCarthy
> '95 PT42 WBSA
> Poway, CA (first housecar 40'+ test for commercial class B in
> Econdido DMV)
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
> wrote:
>>
>> Jay,
>>
>> When I was searching for my purchase, I was looking at '97 and '98
>> units at the top end of those that I was considering. Ultimately,
>> George's coach became available through eBay (from Mr. Oliver's) at
> a
>> very good price. While there are some interior appearance issues,
> the
>> coach had many advantages -- so I made my purchase. Here's some of
>> the thoughts I had about the newer units -
>>
>> Pro -
>> Newer, potentially less wear and tear.
>> More modern systems, such as DD Series 60 engine instead of the 8v92
>> possibly only had one owner (a con, if the owner didn't take good
>> care of it).
>> Parts are probably less difficult to find.
>> Interior more likely to be in good condition.
>> Uses standard home-style plastic plumbing. (While this might be
>> considered a con, I understand that the previous copper plumbing
> was
>> a non-standard size that was difficult to get parts for.)
>>
>> Con -
>> '97s are generally priced at around $200K -- there's quite a bit
> of
>> depreciation yet to come out. For example, my '95 was more than
> $70K
>> less than the asking price of most '97s and is essentially the same.
>> Might just be at the age where stuff (that has an age-related wear
>> pattern) is likely to fail.
>> Over 40' in most states requires getting a non commercial class B
>> driver's license. (Incredibly, they want you to demonstrate
> parallel
>> parking the beast for the license.)
>>
>>
>> Pete Masterson
>> aeonix1@...
>> '95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
>> El Sobrante, CA
>>
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>> On Jul 22, 2006, at 1:45 PM, Jay Darst wrote:
>>
>>> Any pro's or con's to the 1997 43' Wanderlodge?
>>>
>>> What have these been selling for $$$ ?
>>>
>>> Have researched asking prices on several www sites...
>>>
>>> Appreciate all information...
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Jay Darst
>>> 85PT40
>>> Springfield, IL
>>>
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Messages In This Thread
1997 Bluebird 43' - erniecarpet@... - 07-22-2006, 05:09
1997 Bluebird 43' - Jay Darst - 07-22-2006, 08:45
1997 Bluebird 43' - p_a_lazar - 07-22-2006, 09:15
1997 Bluebird 43' - guysmalley - 07-22-2006, 09:21
1997 Bluebird 43' - Pete Masterson - 07-22-2006, 09:54
1997 Bluebird 43' - Tom McCarthy - 07-22-2006, 10:32
1997 Bluebird 43' - erniecarpet@... - 07-22-2006, 10:32
1997 Bluebird 43' - Gregory OConnor - 07-22-2006, 10:45
1997 Bluebird 43' - Gregory OConnor - 07-22-2006, 10:59
1997 Bluebird 43' - Pete Masterson - 07-22-2006 11:27
1997 Bluebird 43' - orbitalsolutions - 07-22-2006, 11:27
1997 Bluebird 43' - Tom Warner - 07-22-2006, 11:49
1997 Bluebird 43' - p_a_lazar - 07-22-2006, 12:23
1997 Bluebird 43' - Jay Darst - 07-22-2006, 18:24
1997 Bluebird 43' - Tom McCarthy - 07-22-2006, 18:29
1997 Bluebird 43' - Tom McCarthy - 07-22-2006, 18:31
1997 Bluebird 43' - p_a_lazar - 07-23-2006, 02:30
1997 Bluebird 43' - Gregory OConnor - 07-23-2006, 03:42
1997 Bluebird 43' - Howard O. Truitt - 07-23-2006, 03:48
1997 Bluebird 43' - Gregory OConnor - 07-23-2006, 04:07
1997 Bluebird 43' - p_a_lazar - 07-23-2006, 04:21
1997 Bluebird 43' - Gregory OConnor - 07-23-2006, 04:54
1997 Bluebird 43' - Pete Masterson - 07-23-2006, 05:03
1997 Bluebird 43' - Pete Masterson - 07-23-2006, 05:13
1997 Bluebird 43' - erniecarpet@... - 07-23-2006, 05:48
1997 Bluebird 43' - p_a_lazar - 07-23-2006, 06:06
1997 Bluebird 43' - Stephen Birtles - 07-23-2006, 06:24
1997 Bluebird 43' - Tom McCarthy - 07-23-2006, 08:28
1997 Bluebird 43' - Tom Warner - 07-23-2006, 12:53
1997 Bluebird 43' - Jeff Miller - 07-23-2006, 13:55
1997 Bluebird 43' - Jeff Miller - 07-23-2006, 14:01
1997 Bluebird 43' - Jeff Miller - 07-23-2006, 14:16
1997 Bluebird 43' - Gregory OConnor - 07-23-2006, 16:54
1997 Bluebird 43' - Michael Brody - 07-24-2006, 12:51
1997 Bluebird 43' - Michael Brody - 07-24-2006, 12:53



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