Questions.....Newbie

[Scott]

Todd, I agree with Rob regarding the forums. The fantastic fan is a
great product. Last fall some guy was in my coach and was playing
with some switches and the plastic fan shattered into tiny bits, what
a mess. One call to Fantastic vent and in a couple of day new parts
arrived. Keep in mind we have an 86FC, 20 yrs old and still under
warranty..wow.

ScottB
86FC35 "RUBY" 4 sale
SC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Robinson"
wrote:
>
> 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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