ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird Wanderlodge

[Bryan Altier]

Frank, Don't get me wrong there are things that cost a good sum of money,
however that is what this forum is about. There are a lot that can show us how
to make these repairs and save a lot of money in the long run. I own a 88 WB40
and before that I had a 77 31FC. If you are looking to say that you can justify
the initial cost and the cost of normal repairs and maintenance go get a room at
the Holiday Inn. But you can justify the joy and fun that we all have going
anywhere we want and staying as long as we desire.

In other words don't let the money get in your eye and forget what it's all
about.

Bryan Altier
Greenville, SC
88WB40 "Xanadu"
----- Original Message -----
From: braemaroh
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 4:34 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] ownership costs - 1989 to 1991 vintage Bluebird
Wanderlodge



could I get some feedback on the annual maintenance and repair costs
for a bluebird about 15 years old?

I looked at a 15 year old unit, very good condition, average miles.
The annual bills were a shock. They averaged 3,000 to handle routine
maintenance. Items needing repair ran four times what I would expect.
$200 oil changes, $1,800 tuneups were common. Replacing AC units or
inop refrigerator ran $1,500 to 2,000. Tires ran 1,800 for four, with
two more to go! troubleshooting a rough running engine socked the
owner for $2,000 and resulted in the replacement of two fuel filters.
This ritual repeated itself the following year. If the motorhome was a
gift, it looks like it would still cost $500 per month to keep it
running. Isn't this a little high? After paying for it, and the
additional $500 to keep it on the road, you still have not bought
insurance, or paid for the wear and tear or the campsite for the
night, or storage in the off season.

How about extended warranties? The owner plunked down almost $4,000
for two years of warranty, and did not have a single claim. Are these
warranties worth the price?

Any accountants out there owning a vintage bird?

I would love to hear from everyone!

Frank





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