Questions.....Newbie

[Rob Robinson]

Todd I would recommend you belong to as many Wanderlodge Forums as possible.
Yes many experts belong to all three you mentioned but some do not so
belonging to all and posting a problem to all is to your advantage. Your
questions have come up before and if you can't find anything in the
archieves then I'm sure one of the experts will be along soon to give you
advice on coolant changing and rear end changes. As far as fans go you
cannot go wrong with the Fantastic Vent Company. Their Fantastic Fans are
warranteed for life and their service is second to none. If you have a
problem a simple call will find a solution or a new part sent free of
charge.

On 09/09/06, Todd Jones wrote:
>
> 1978 FC 33' SB
> My first Blue Bird and first RV since the mid-eighties.
> Purchased first of August this year.
> 4 trips, ~3,000 miles, including driving it home to Nebraska from Florida.
> And happy to say........ no problems ;-)
> Simply put......... Love it!
>
> I joined 3 forums a few months ago when I decided to get a Wanderlodge.
> FC Wanderlodge (202 members), Wanderlodge (528 members), &
> WanderlodgeForum (944 members).
> When asking general or specific questions regarding my 78FC is there any
> specific reason I should post on any other Forum then this one?
> With the WanderlodgeForum with 944 members I'm guessing the other 2 Forums
> with 528 & 202 members........ most are also on this one.
> Correct or wrong assumption?
> Anyway..... I don't want to be repetitive unless there is a good reason.
>
> I'm getting ready to drain/flush/refill the radiator.
> From speaking to people locally I've gotten conflicting reports on
> anti-freeze types.
> Regular (ex.. Prestone, Peak), Diesel (CAT brand), Extended life.
> Any more opinions out there to help confuse me........ ;-)
>
> Also...... what is a good procedure to drain/flush/fill correctly?
> Since I haven't dealt with coolant running the length of the vehicle
> before.
>
> Sometime in the future (probably next year) I want to go....... faster ;-)
> Either with a ratio change (currently has the 5.29) or adding an overdrive
> unit/box (which I didn't know about till brought up on this list).
> Going 50-55 with the 3208 NA is fine for now but in the long run this is
> an upgrade I would like to do since I do plan on keeping this BB.
> My guess today would be to go with the OD box.
> Though I plan on keeping my eye open for a less expensive gear ratio
> change if I can find a way to get it done at a reasonable/cheap cost.
> Any input in this area would be helpful.
> Such as.... what ratio can I go to?........... 4.88, 4.65, 4.63
>
> Sounds like in some ways I got lucky (though I don't know if my purchase
> price was cheap, fair, good or over paid, but it doesn't matter now), since
> I purchased the first Wanderlodge I actually looked at ..... that was for
> sale.
> It ended up being from people on the Forum (James DeAngelo & David Hollis
> prior) and kept in excellent shape...... Thanks!
> I plan on every year I have it, for it to be even better!
> I have gotten the few things fixed that didn't work.... lights,
> speedometer etc.
> Changed fluids, air & oil filters on engine and generator.
> Saving the tranny fluid & filter change for last..... hate that job ;-(
> Took off the aluminum drip rail both sides (looked like they've never been
> off), took care of small rust underneath, new stainless screws & caulk.
> Replaced roof rail bolts with stainless, caulked and minor rust taken care
> of.
>
> First upgrade will be the 3 roof vents.
> I'm looking at the Fan-Tastic brand, are there any others I should
> consider?
>
> I know this is lengthy and a lot of questions..... but I hope they all can
> be answered.
> Plus I'm sure I'll have many more questions in the future.
>
> Thanks
> Todd Jones
> Lincoln, NE.
> 78 FC 33' SB
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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