'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Kenneth G Samson]

NO RESERVE! 1976 FC 33 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

A Rebuilt Cat 3208 Diesel engine, Rebuilt Automatic Allison MT - 640
transmission, Rebuilt Onan Emerald Generator, recently replaced 2-way
full sized fridge/freezer, New upholstery throughout - simply put - a
beautiful coach!

See all photos and detailed coach information at

'76 FC33 Wanderlodge

http://samsonkg.googlepages.com/1976fc33...anderlodge

Specifications-

Length: 33'
Model: Side Bath with separate shower.
Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension
Generator: Emerald III Onan Genset. [newly REBUILT replacement,
7.5 kw, under 10 hours, separate 30 gallon gas tank for generator fuel]
Diesel Fuel Capacity: 150 Gallons
Engine: REBUILT Caterpillar 3208-NA - 210 HP naturally aspirated
Transmission: REBUILT Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-640
4 speed Allison automatic transmission is solid shifting, and can be
manually shifted on mountain passes for more torque if desired. coach
obtains consistent 10 / 11 mpg. in last 1500 miles, i used just one
and a quarter quarts of oil.
doghouse and generator compartment were recently freshly
insulated with heavy duty sound/heat insulation.
brand new fuel filter just installed 20 miles ago.
TWO new full-coach power inverters installed, along with all new
batteries.
nice aluminum 22.5 Alcoa wheels all around
Full air brakes, recently replaced and professionally serviced.
12 gallon water heater, heats by either electric or engine.
[take a 'free' hot shower after your drive!]
Culligan Water Purifier newly installed.
brand new 40 channel CB radio [model TRC-503]
[original CB is still installed, but disconnected.]
Aircraft-Style Overhead Storage Throughout
Fluorescent Direct and Indirect Lighting Throughout with
Incandescent Aircraft-Style Reading Lamps at All Seating Positions
Household-Grade Plumbing and Electrical Fixtures Throughout
2-way fridge, double bowl sink, microwave with convection, Insta
Hot water dispenser
high intensity electric remote control searchlight, air horns,
fog lights.
Full Patio Awning [Zip Dee] and bright Patio Lights
large roof mounted storage pod, and two different roof mounted TV
antennas.
safety rail/rack all the way around the roof. Thick ribbed
Aluminum Deck over Steel Roof
BONUS: a 20 inch Polaroid LCD [HDTV ready] TV will be included
with this motorhome! It is not installed. I had planned to install it
on a ceiling mounted flip-down mechanism, but did not get around to
finding the mount. in the meantime, i simply set it up on top of the
cabinet in the living room and laid it down on a soft blanket while in
motion. It works great and gives a very nice picture at any viewing
angle.

Tankage:
Fresh Water- 98 Gallons
Gray Water - 60 Gallons
Waste Water-42 Gallons
LP-45 Gallons [plumbed for external BBQ hookup, too!]

- Features-
Blue Bird All American Chassis
Dual roof airs, blows very COLD!
30 amp service.
Engine/Chassis Heaters with Thermostat
three zoned propane heaters
two clothes closets.
nice big heated Ramco remote mirrors [replaced the factory
driving mirrors.]
All Copper Air and Fuel Lines
Urethane Foam Insulation
full sized Bed [has mattress in the coach, i forgot to put it
back in there when i took the photos this afternoon. i had brought it
in the house for a guest to sleep on.]
Standard Gas Eye Level microwave Oven with Range
Nutone food center power unit built in on counter, with
blender and ice crusher attachments for those must-have summer smoothies!
built in ice maker and trash compactor
The 2 way refrigerator/freezer is a full sized recent model Norcold
replacement with black front panels.

-Sound System, Includes:
AM/FM Radio, 8-Track Stereo

Factory Rebuilt Cat diesel engine and Allison automatic
transmission. There are less than 3,000 miles on this engine and
transmission. i am the third owner. the first owner had just had the
new factory rebuilt engine and transmission installed when he suffered
a stroke and could not drive the motorhome anymore. it then sat for
about a year until his death. Second owner bought from the original
owner's wife in west virginia and drove it to michigan. Preparing the
motorhome to travel full time with his wife, second owner had all the
upholstery replaced and spent approx. $7500 making upgrades, including
a replacement fridge/freezer and the Emerald generator [in the
pictures, it appears that the sofa has stains, but it really does not.
those are just shadows from the fabric, which is a velvety type of
fabric with a slightly raised nap] His wife then found out she had
cancer and she died shortly thereafter. Following her death, second
owner lost interest in the motorhome and it sat in barn storage at his
brother's farm for a couple years. Last July he sold it to me. I
drove it approx. 1500 miles since then, including a trip to maryland
from michigan. Starts on first roll of the engine every time, and runs
very strong. I am selling in order to use the cash proceeds to do
repairs and renovations to my home so i can put it on the market. Of
course, I'll be buying another Wanderlodge after i sell my home! Once
you get a Wanderlodge, you'll never settle for anything less.

Includes all original owner's manuals for the coach and other items
added to it since then.

Known defects:
tires need to be replaced. they are weather checked, and
although i drove over 1500 miles on them in this condition, i would
not recommend the new owner drive them like this for much longer.
There are truck tire service centers within 75 miles in any direction
away from my home, including Annapolis, Dover, Wilmington,
Easton/Salisbury, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC areas. I
highly recommend a stop for fresh tires on your way home.
Front roof air is disconnected, and has been for years. it is
unknown whether is was working when disconnected by the first owner.
small stone chip in one of the front windshields. [no cracks,
just the small chip.]
Cruise control is present, but disconnected.
one Propane Heater [out of three] is not working, probably just
needs cleaning.
speedometer broke during last trip in September 2006. 860 miles
put on since then. [calculated by mapquest when i entered the route i
took during the last trip]
one air vent cover over the kitchen area is broken. fan and
light in that vent still work fine - it's just the plastic lid that is
broken. replacements are cheap and available on ebay.
rear air conditioner is missing one vent cover. works perfectly
fine however, and is very cold.

Terms: non-refundable Deposit [10% of starting bid ] to hold the coach
is due within 2 days of auction end, either by paypal or overnight
mail. [certified check or money order only] Balance due in certified
funds within 10 days of auction end, whether you pick up the coach in
that time period or not. Winning bidder is responsible for pick up in
Worton, MD, just outside of Chestertown. If you so desire, I am happy
to help you arrange storage in Chestertown subsequent to your
purchase, at your expense, if you will be delayed in picking up the
coach.

As you would expect on a 30-year-old vehicle, no warranty is expressed
or implied. I have represented the vehicle in what I feel is an
honest fashion through words and pictures. All pictures were taken
May 27, 2007.

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