Tools and Fixit Stuff

[Curt Sprenger]

Ginger,

The Bluebird Options List for 1987 is on its way to you.

Yes, some tools should be carried, screwdrivers of various
lengths.sizes, pliers, 1/4" drive socket set with shallow and deep
sockets, assortment of 1 amp to 20 amp glass fuses, 12V test light, tire
air gauge, and more.

If the tools are going to be used for working on the Bird, say little
use, then you can get buy with the less expensive brands.

Simple common jobs...check tire pressure, be able to use a 12V test
light for locating and changing out burned out 12V fuses, change light
bulbs, fill water tank, dump holding tanks, frequently check battery
water level and add distilled water when needed, to mention a few.

In the past 30+ years I've purchased a number of new and used coaches.
After a few years, the plastic palace units were more work to maintain
than I've had to put into the two Wanderlodges. And today the old Birds
are worth way more than any of those plastic coaches, that's assuming
they still have value and not in a junk yard.

Good luck with your decision.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.



runnerful wrote:

> I don't have much of a tool collestion: a hammer, screw driver, vice
> grips. If I need anything fancier, I want it to come with its own
> operator.
>
> I realise that as a BB owner, I should develop some "fixit" skills
> and an appropriate arsenal of tools. I also notice that some birds
> come with a HUGE tool chest in one of the roll out trays.
>
> 1. Is this tool chest a standard item?
>

> 2. Is it useful?
> 3. What is the "must have" list of tools for a low to average skill
> owner?
> 4. Are brand name tools like Dewalt worth their extra cost over
> store brand tools?
> 5. What are some of the relatively simple, common jobs I should be
> prepared to do?
>
> I appreciate your input,
> Ginger
> BB wannabee
>
>