Looking to purchase used 1992 WB40

[Pete Masterson]

On Mar 13, 2007, at 12:45 PM, mbrund wrote:
> <snip>Also that dang air horn foot switch drives me
> nuts, heck it drives the people driving next to me nuts when I hit
> it by accident

It's _exactly_ where I set my foot when I get tired of resting it
against the peg on the left. And when I'm trying to press the ^%$^#^
thing... I can never seem to find it. <sigh>
<snip>
>
> My current storage facility only has covered parking. Having said
> that, and being I am located in central Texas where hot is a daily
> word. Is there a replacement seal for the John other than WAX?

Wax seals are the common way to seal a toilet to the plumbing. I
haven't had any trouble with my '95 (Microphor toilet) and it spent 6
months on a dealer's lot in Texas before I picked it up. If these are
standard toilet seals, some are made with a plastic foam ring covered
in wax. They may resist the heat problem. It's also possible to use a
cheap plain wax seal ring plus the (more expensive) plastic/was ring.

> Does anyone know the weight of a '92 WB40 (I know they had lots of
> add-ons that change this) as listed by Bluebird when sold? I do not
> have possesion or the title at this time, and my bank is requesting
> the weight so they know the correct fees to quote me on the loan.
> Good greif, I am putting more money down on the unit than they are
> loaning and they almost have more questions than I did when I went
> to look at the unit, go figure

The Vintage Birds web site has a lot of helpful information. Check it
out at
<http://www.vintagebirds.com>

The brief specs listed for a '92 WB PT40 show a GVWR of 47,400 lbs.
That suggests an unladen weight (full tanks but no passengers or
belongings) of about 35,000-40,000 lbs. (take your pick).

If you are reading the owners manual, there should be a section with
the basic weight information listed (sufficient for your bank) --
however, it may be in the "blue box" with all the various manuals and
other documents, if you did not bring them all home with you.

At some point, you should weigh your coach when it is fully loaded so
you can ensure that it is not overloaded (it can be under GVWR, but
an axle can be overweight if the load isn't properly planned). While
many RVs are easy to overload, most BBs have a fairly generous load
capacity. The stock trailer hitch is probably rated at 10,000 lbs.
The GCVR (gross combined vehicle rating) probably would allow for at
least a 10,000 lb tow if not more (but you'd need to install a higher-
rated hitch).

A question I had when I first got my coach was for the appropriate
tire pressures. I _finally_ found the tire pressure plate in the top
part of the first basement compartment visible from the street side.
TP is listed as 115 front, 110 duals, 90 tag. My coach is a bit
heavier (GVWR of 52,000) so the tire pressures in your coach _may_ be
a little less (but probably not more than 5 lbs less.) Your non-
standard tires may also allow a slightly lower pressure. Some feel
that the ride is softer with lower air pressure.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA

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