Tendencies toward major problems?

[bbwlwb88]

Normally the buyer pays for inspections. Just consider the cost as
an investment to protect yourself against purchasing a coach with
lots of expensive problems. And no, I wouldn't let just anyone drive
off in a coach. In Ralph's case he is a Blue Bird owner and is well
known to most members of this forum. He has the credentials that
should satisfy the seller to let him evaluate and drive the coach.
If the seller won't allow the coach to be driven then walk away.

Royal Washburn
97 43BBWL
Conway, AR

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bloomas"
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> From: bbwlwb88
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:32 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tendencies toward major problems?
> Hi Royal I have two question.Who do you suggest pays for the
inspection and Ralph travel and time?Would you
> turn over the keys to your coach and let somebody that you don't
no and drive off? Just wondering.
> Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
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> Ryan, I have owned 5 Blue Birds since 1984 and 4 of them were
used
> coaches. Fortunately, I have never had a major problem with any
of
> them. Rotten flooring is highly unlikely to be a problem in a
Bird
> because of the 3/4 inch marine grade plywood. Assuming your
Travco
> is gasoline powered, you will find that diesel power requires
more
> attention to fuel filters and fuel treatment. If you decide to
> purchase an older Bird I would urge you to have the engine and
> transmission checked by a Detroit Diesel dealer. Those items can
be
> exceptionally expensive to repair or replace. While the coach is
at
> the Detroit dealer have them check the air brakes. Also you will
> have an air suspension system which is very different than you
may be
> used to. The suspension air springs (air bags) can dry rot or
crack
> and may need to be replaced which will be expensive. Another
> suggestion would be to get the coach body number and call the
factory
> to see if they can tell you if the coach has been serviced there
for
> any major problems. A final suggestion would be to have the coach
> inspected by Ralph Fullenwider before you finalize the purchase.
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> It's likely you can find a Bird that is in good condition because
> most of us overmaintain them, but still have it checked!!! You
will
> love the Bird compared to the coach you now have.
>
> Royal Washburn
> 97 43BBWL
> Conway, AR
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