'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Tom Warner]

Just a few comments I feel are necessary to start others checking
this coach closely just in case someone on the forum is looking
hungrily at this coach and is thinking of bidding. Especially read
the comments on Ebay at the bottom where potential bidders ask
questions. The pictures of the coach tell me a lot.

First I believe this is another one of those 3rd person sales. Check
all of the details and you will see why I believe that. Look at the
method of payment if you do win the bid?

There is a reserve on the coach since the seller has chosen to hide
the bidders names and someone supposedly already bid $12,500. He also
has a "buy-it-now" price in the description off Ebay but there is
nothing on the Ebay listing to verify that.

I dont believe anyone drove this coach on a trip in 2006 unless they
drove the coach with no registration since the one on the windshield
ran out in 2004.

I find it hard to believe the engine was "factory rebuilt" since
there are no stickers on the valve covers and corrosion and paint
missing. I believe the engine is the origianal one.

Its hard for me to believe that the engine and generator were rebuilt
even a long time ago and surely not by the factory when you look at
the pictures of each. The engine and coach has obviously been driven
in the salt as there is salt corrosion visible. Look at the
adjustment rod and nut on the alternator, its severely rusted and has
not been adjusted for a long time.

The coach has sit in the same place for quite a while as you can see
by the front tires sunken into the ground. The generator insulation
was replaced but not recently unless someone could do it without
removing the generator.

Lots more but what I have described alone makes me suspicious. Of
course let the buyer beware. If I am incorrect in my comments of the
coach hopefully the seller will give us the details such as copies of
the sales receipts for the engine, transmission and generator.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40



At 11:19 AM 5/30/2007, you wrote:
>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
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>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.
>
>http://samsonkg.googlepages.com/1976fc33...anderlodge
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