To buy or not to buy?

[Dan]

That is interesting, Newell had a wide body in 1986 and Wanderlodge waited until
1988.
Dan
81RB33
Jackson, MS
----- Original Message -----
From: Troy Tikalsky
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] To buy or not to buy?


My first coach was a 1983 FC33SB with a single couch and 2 barrel chairs in
front and a queen bed in the rear. I have 2 daughters that were not happy
sleeping in the same bed and were not shy telling us repeatedly. The lack of
closet space and the side bathroom really makes the coach feel cramped inside
with 4 people. There is not much outside storage either. I was searching for a
35 foot rear bath model with the intention of making bunks above the rear beds.
I ended buying a Newell 40' wide body with dual couches in the front and now the
family tells me how much more they like this coach on every trip and no more
fighting about sharing a bed! I took the whole family with when buying the
Newell and before buying asked each of them if they would be happy with the
sleeping arrangements and layout. A happy family makes traveling and vacations
much more enjoyable.

Troy Tikalsky
Waconia, MN
1986 Newell

----- Original Message -----
From: Dan
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] To buy or not to buy?

Any thoughts? 1) I think a 33 is too short for four people. It is enough for a
couple or small kids but you may wish for more room. 2) an oil sample is
important to rule out hidden engine problems 3) I think you should set aside
10-20% of the purchase price for repairs and unexpected expenses 4) a good
mechanic and fair electrician should have no trouble keeping it running.

Dan
81RB33
Jackson, MS
----- Original Message -----
From: littlehouseonprairie1
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:07 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] To buy or not to buy?

I'm on the verge of purchasing a 1984 FC33 rear bath. The coach is in
excellent condition with recent interior remodel, new paint job, new
generator, good mechanical maintenance, etc. The price is below $30k.
I'm a pretty good mechanic and fair electrician. I have two early
teen daughters and a loving wife I want to show the country to. My
question is this... is the cost and maintenance challenge of owning
one of these older birds worth the effort or do most people who buy on
eventually get overwhelmed and wish they had just gone fishing? I see
a lot of 4-figure repairs in the various notes going back and forth.
I guess I'm just a little paranoid at this point of making my fun too
much work.

Any thoughts you have to offer will be appreciated.

RW

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