Soon to be owner of an older BlueBird '78-'83

[bubblerboy64]

Hi Mo and welcome, I am pretty much brand new at this so take what I
say with that in consideration.
1) easy to drive. Boy that's a little tuff to answer. As
compared to what? I have driven my 1973 FC for about 1000 miles and
I am getting reasonably comfortable with it but it takes some
experience due mostly to the fact that the front wheels are about 3
ft behind the drivers seat. This makes a difference and they are
BIG. I would say a person who has never driven anything but a small
car is going to be challenged but if you have towed cars and driven
trucks etc and you are just careful you will do OK.
2) You must be kidding. They're vehicles. You can expect
anything and everything. At least when you are finished spending
money you have something worth owning
3) yes
4) yes
5) I have no experience to draw on.

Motor Homes and RV's in general are like boats. Holes in the water
in which you pour money. And you can buy a row boat or the queen
mary and anything in between. Bluebirds are the same. I was given a
great deal of help by the other owners on this forum. I can tell you
a couple things, which I think most would agree to. Budget at least
20% beyond the purchase price for immediate repairs and improvements
the first year and maybe more.
I purchased my BB because it was what I wanted. I wanted and old BB
which is not comparable to much of anything else. I would think that
people would either love or hate what I own. I did not pay a lot for
my 1973 coach and I have not had to do a lot to make it the way I
wanted it. But I also know that if I have major engine or
transmission repairs I can expect to spend a bunch of money. I like
the BB because it is a bus based RV with some real heavy construction
there. The only thing I would change on my bus is I do wish the
shower was about 50% larger. Other then that I am very happy.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC "The Big Napper"
>
> Hey everyone-
>
> Hope this finds everyone well. I have just general questions about
> owning a BlueBird. I grew up with standard motorhomes so I wonder
how
> much better are the BlueBirds? I think they are beautiful and I
can't
> wait to have one of my own. So here are some questions I have at
this
> time.
>
> 1. Are they easy to drive?
> 2. Are they usually trouble free?
> 3. Is maintenance costly?
> 4. Are the control panels easy to read and to understand?
> 5. What's a good preventive maintenance suggestion?
>
> I'm sure I will have more questions later but I just wanted to get
a
> feel for things with owning a BlueBird. I have heard nothing but
good
> things about them and I'm really excited about finding the perfect
> one.
>
> Thanks for your time and I look forward to getting to know everyone!
>
> Have a great day!
> Mo
>