1997 Bluebird 43'

[Gregory OConnor]

Tom, I have rescued friends (more then 10 times) when the chp gave
them one hour to produce a 'Com. A' driver or 'tow and impound'.
That 10 K trailer rule applies even if the trailer with a GVW of
+10,000 is empty and being pulled by a SUV. This is a big abuse of
the spirit of the law and a major inconvenience to me as I have to
sit road side to be signed off by the impounding officer.

Pulling a trailer with more loadable capacity than your intended
cargo and driving a Motorhome with air brakes proves the driver to be
responsible and safer. I believe a special airbrake endorsement
should be required for any airbrake operator even if it is a
miniwini. Driving skills test for large vehicles is a good idea and
we are all safer because your class of drivers took the time to learn
and test.

Thank you.

Gregory O'Connor
94ptRomoland Ca
But, just because you have a hunting license doesn't mean you wont
accidentally shoot someone in the face. Republicans proclaim in
defence,"But I have a license."

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tom McCarthy"
wrote:
>
> 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > >
> >
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