Looking to purchase used 1992 WB40

[mbrund]

Leroy,

Thanks for the pointer to the list at vintagebirds, I had forgotten
about that one. I picked up a PDI list from ChanginGears that I am
modifing to add the extra stuff the bird has I am aware of.

The bird I am looking at is this one:
http://www.birdconnection.com/showroom/d...hp?v_id=72
It is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. So if there is anyone in
that area that could assist I would greatly appreciate it. I am a
current Fleetwood owner, and happy to say not for much longer

As for the Primus, I doubt we would ever need so much heat in the
unit that we would have to run two Primus heaters (live in Austin
Texas), but if I ever did I guess I would need to decide do I want
to go hydronic or stay with propane fired Primus and get it fixed.
I like the newer AquaHot type systems since they do more than just
heat the interior (domestic hot water, pre-heat engine, etc.), and
may decide to go that route in the future, so would be interested in
what the cost is to convert over to such a system.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
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> There is a fairly comprehensive check list on
http://www.vintagebirds.com. Perhaps there is a forum member near you or
the Bird that could help. There are forum members that will do an
inspection for a fee. What is your location?
> As for the flaky Primus, Stephen Birtles http://www.capeinnovation.com
can help you there. I had a flaky Primus and converted to Wabasto
diesel fired hydronic heat. It's a little pricey but I am very
happy with the system.
> Now I use LP gas for the outside grill, refer(while in transit)
and cooktop. I don't get overly concerned with LP leaks because the
tank is off most of the time. I haven't filled the LP tank in two
years.
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> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: mbrund
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 4:48 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Looking to purchase used 1992 WB40
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> I am looking at purchasing a used 1992 WB40, I was wanting to
know
> what things to look out for on this year model. I was told by the
> current owner that one of the Primus heaters is a little flaky,
and as
> I understand by reading at various places that this should be of
> concern since there is only one place to get parts. He said he
did
> not know what the issue was as it works sometimes, and does not
> others, but the other unit works all the time. New fridge.
Cooktop
> and washer/dryer have not been used during the current owners 10
year
> term.
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> What other items should I look for while inspecting a coach of
this
> year model that might be a big ticket items?
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> Coach has ~140K miles ~3000 hours on 8V92, 4 years on tires (kept
> inside), 4 years on GEL cells (low batt charger plugged in while
in
> storage).
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> Thanks,
> Michael
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