Front Control v. Pusher

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Yes, to what Scott said. Our FC is a Gas rig, a bit underpowered, but
in comparison to the newer coaches it requires much less maintenance.
Partly because it is a simpler machine, not having many of the
"Systems" of the newer models. "What Ain't There, Can't Break"!
But bear in mind that an older coach will have aore wear on it than a
new Coach..
Plan on replacing ALL rubber hoses, especially those to the Chassis
heaters. Last year, I had to replace both the Radiator, and the Onan,
while 1000 miles from home..
But my License fee (in ArnoldLand) was a whopping $56 last year!!
Jack Smith
1973FC31...


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
wrote:
>
> I have an FC, have previously owned a non-BB pusher.
>
> The FC is most certainly louder, the engine is 10 inches from your
> right knee. But it is not so loud it creates a problem. I re-
> insulated my engine compartment, and that helped a lot, but even
> before that it was not hard to talk to passengers in a normal tone.
> I also like the piece of mind of being able to hear my engine.
> Sometimes unusual noises can signal a problem-in-waiting, and you'd
> never know with a pusher.
>
> I have never tried to work on a pusher 'Bird, but an FC with a swing
> radiator is not hard to work on with simple tools.
>
> If you have an FC and a pusher of the same year and comporable
> condition, the pusher will cost more. Although, in my experience
> watching the market, neither an FC or a pusher of early or mid 80's
> vintage is going to depreciate much if you don't pay too much and
> keep the coach maintained. That is, to me, one of the greatest
> things about owning an old 'Bird, none of that typical 300% per year
> motorhome depreciation. As for difficulty selling...any 'Bird takes
> the right buyer from a limited group of people who understand
> what 'Birds are all about. An FC is going to be cheaper, making it
> affordable to a wider group of people. But some folks require a
> pusher for their own personal tastes and won't consider an FC.
>
> Good luck finding what you want.
>
> Scott Forman
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Alan"
> wrote:
> >
> > I am looking at a late 80's FC and have a few questions that I have
> > not been able to find a posting on.
> >
> > 1. Is the FC noisier for the driver when going down the road than a
> > pusher? Is it still possible to carry on a conversation with
> > passengers without too much difficulty?
> >
> > 2. Is one of the units easier to work on than the other? If so,
> much
> > more difficult? In what way?
> >
> > 3. Is there a difference in resale value for a FC v. Pusher? Is
> one
> > hard to sale than the other?
> >
> > Any other advice that I should know for considering a FC (or other
> > questions I should be asking) would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Hopefully joining the BB club soon,
> > Alan Johnson
> >
>