Tendencies toward major problems?
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04-14-2007, 05:43
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Tendencies toward major problems?
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" wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > 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 > > > 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. > > 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 > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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Tendencies toward major problems? - Ryan Wright - 04-13-2007, 17:15
Tendencies toward major problems? - erniecarpet@... - 04-13-2007, 20:57
Tendencies toward major problems? - Pete Masterson - 04-14-2007, 01:18
Tendencies toward major problems? - Leroy Eckert - 04-14-2007, 01:35
Tendencies toward major problems? - bbwlwb88 - 04-14-2007, 04:32
Tendencies toward major problems? - bloomas - 04-14-2007, 05:05
Tendencies toward major problems? - brad barton - 04-14-2007, 05:27
Tendencies toward major problems? - bbwlwb88 - 04-14-2007 05:43
Tendencies toward major problems? - Tom Meservey - 04-14-2007, 07:00
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