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07-22-2006, 18:31

The trailer has to be less than 10,000 pounds, if my memory serves me
well.

T2Shoes McCarthy
'95 PT42
Poway, CA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
wrote:
>
> Tom, Does California Non commercial B limit you from pulling a
> trailer? Commercial class A is a upgrade to pulling a trailer From
a
> Commercial B. DO you get double the infraction points on a ticket?
> Dmv holds Commercial drivers to a higher standard and gives us
double
> points towards loss of license.
>
> Gregory O'Connor
> Class A , class A driver too
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 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
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
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