i must be crazy.

[Tom McCarthy]

Sammie has never smoked in our coach. She has barked; does that
matter, Greg?

Tommy Two Shoes McCarthy
Poway CA at QZ




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
wrote:
>
> But is it no smoking no pets?
>
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94pt at Q
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebird3208"
> wrote:
> >
> > I recently purchased a prevost Marathon conversion. I decided
that
> > most of our RV use is RV parks and long distance uns. The
> > Wanderlodge being only 35 feet was great for the national parks,
> but
> > we rarely seem to camp at one. No one in the family likes to dry
> > camp. So I elected for the better ride, power and room. The
> Prevost
> > is not a camping coach, but is certainly a superior Highway
coach.
> > My 82 that I have upgraded and restored is for sale to a serious
> > buyer.
> >
> > Here is a partial list of the work done on the coach.
> >
> > 1982 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
> > Purchased with 6000 miles on rebuilt 3208T, Transmission, Rear
end,
> > drive shafts, Brakes, and exhaust system.
> >
> > From April 2001 to May of 2002
> >
> > Removed entrance and screen doors.
> > Had door skin re welded. Weather proofed and installed
> > hardware, adjusted door and installed new weather stripping.
> Replaced
> > inner door cover with oak plywood. Replaced screen in door and re
> > poprivited all parts. Rebuilt automatic screen door closer and
> > installed new Velcro. Repaired and sealed doorstep light.
Replaced
> > stairs well cover hardware.
> >
> > Overhead panel:
> >
> > Due to lack of functionality (The dash air when working will
> > not keep the driver cool on a hot day) Removed dash air and built
> > custom walnut overhead. Installed new TV to operate off of the
> > inverter. Loomed all wires overhead, and installed new
> > inside/outside temp gauge. Installed new back up monitor over
> driver
> > with camera in rear. Trimmed out CB volume controls in walnut.
> > Installed new diodes in musical horn to make it operative, and
new
> > outside speakers for horn and CB. Replaced searchlight with
new.
> > Fabricated covers for old AC outlets. Installed new sunshades.
> > Installed fans and wired them into old AC blower controls.
> Installed
> > automatic speaker relay switch so that front speakers play
audio /
> > video system through them until the dash stereo is turned on.
> >
> > Instrument panel:
> >
> > Replaced all warning lights. (Amber, blue, yellow and red)
> > replaced instrument bulbs. Replaced several instrument switches
> and
> > installed relays on all blower motors and running lights to save
> > switches. Ordered and replaced one AC blower switch, which was
> > burned out. Calibrated Amp meter and adjusted alternator for
> better
> > charge rate. Replace electrical water gauge with accurate
> mechanical
> > water temp gauge. Reupholstered dash and replaced all heat foam
> with
> > soundproofing heat resistant material.
> >
> > Audio/ Video system:
> >
> > Trimmed out Audio Video entertainment area and installed new
> > coaxes and source switching system. Installed new DVD, VCR, Tuner
> and
> > Satellite receiver. Installed new TV bracket and TV/VCR in back
> > berth area.
> >
> >
> > Forward area:
> >
> > Trimmed out seat switches in walnut. Rebuilt drivers and
> passengers
> > windows had new rubber put in Windshield and drivers and
passengers
> > windows. Installed new remote control mirrors. Removed and
> resealed
> > all clearance lights. Ran wiring to power lumbar on seats.
> Installed
> > new reeds in air horns. Installed one new air horn cover.
Replaced
> > block heater switch so is now lights. Cleaned block heater.
> Resealed
> > drivers and passengers outside access panels. Installed a new
> cruise
> > control with vacuum generator system.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Interior:
> >
> > Replaced several florescent fixtures and all the bulbs.
> > Installed new blinds in forward lounge and bathroom. Installed
> > curtain system for windshield area. Installed new overhead vents
> and
> > trimmed them with walnut. Replaced all non-operational overhead
> > locker hold ups. Removed and painted all heating vents. Trimmed
in
> > refrigerator with walnut. Built ducting for new center propane
> > heater. Repaired electric heater in bathroom. Installed new
> shower
> > curtains and doorstops. 3/20/04 Replaced all florescent bulbs
and
> > replaced 12 ballast in fixtures. Removed carpet and wood from
step
> > well. Welded up hole for filling leveling jack hydro pump.
Replaced
> > entry with granite steps and wood flooring continuing through
> kitchen
> > area. 7/05 Replaced carpet.
> >
> > 5/07to 6/07 Removed rear bunks, stripped to bare floor and
water
> > tanks. Removed aft dinenet base. Removed carpet from forward
> > dinenet base. Installed partition wall with dutch door just aft
of
> > refridgerator and befor aft bunk area. Partition is constructed
of
> > walnut veneer with pure walnut edges. Door is made of popular
frame
> > overlaid with walnut panel to conserve weight. Installed Perko
> > marine door hardware, and bladwin dutch door latch.
> > Replaced water tank overflow hoses , and cut out new exit
> > holes to allow for new bunk base construction. Built up
starboard
> > bunk base with false bottom above water tank. Installed three
> > heavyduty accuride pantry slides with airram so that
starboard
> > bunk can slide over to port bunk making one bed. Cut into
> accessory
> > air line under port berth and installed air manifold to get air
to
> > strarboard bunk. Installed air tank with check valve to run air
> > ram. Installed air ram control valve under forward dinenet base
> for
> > ease of access and emergency manual operation. Wired 12v dc air
> > valve to master switch in starboard aft overhead locked, and
three
> > momentary switches. Two over bunks and one in aft overhead above
> > dinenet. Installed new bunk fans. Built up port rear bunk
base.
> > Repositioned winterizing controls and built new drawer in base
> > area. Rebuilt aft dinenet base with new drawer for easy access.
> > Covered forwad dinnet base in walnut veneer. Stained and
lacquered
> > all wood areas. Built custom solid walnut dinnet table and
> > installed.
> > Remove nutone food processor and sink. Removed counter top
> > and installed new full size stainless steel sink with new faucet
> and
> > instahot water unit. Replumbed all of same in copper tube.
> > Refabricated sink drain, and made small modifications to top
large
> > drawer to allow for the larger sink. Removed old water filter
and
> > used space to create a large shelf area under sink. Sanded clean
> and
> > restained shelves and drawers. Reworked, adjusted, and
lubricated
> > all drawer hardware. Recovered counter and backsplash with more
> > current formica. Installed new refer with ice maker.
> >
> > Removed starboard aft window to replace cracked glass.
> > Rebuilt same window with new felts and tempered glass then
> > reinstalled. Remanufactured TV bracket for rear bunk flat screen
> and
> > reinstalled. Had new screen built for main salon windows. Had
> > forward glass and newly installed glass tinted as required.
> > Removed all upholstery and recovered, had aft bunks made up
> > of 3.5 inches of dense foam, and 2.5 inches of memory foam for
> sleep
> > comfort. Had new upholstered foam back for both forward couches
> > made. Removed U-line ice maker and removed cabinet. Increased
> depth
> > of wine storage area and built and new formica covered door for
> the
> > cabinet. Reinstalled cabinet for trash can storage area.
> >
> >
> > Fresh water system:
> > Replaced water heater, water pump, and accumulator tank. The
> > water pump is quieter and uses fewer amps delivering the same
> amount
> > of water. The accumulator tank helps to reduce pump run time.
The
> > new water heater is better insulated and will hold hot water
> > overnight. Replaced water heater switch so that the switch
> > illuminates in the on position. Rebuilt the built in water
> pressure
> > regulator valve. Re oriented bathroom vanity faucet so that hot
> and
> > cold are in the right direction. Rebuilt toilet so that water
now
> > stays in bowl. 05 Installed new toilet and rebuilt cabinet and
> > installed new above counter sink, and faucet. Put granite in bath
> > area.
> >
> > Engine area:
> >
> > Sound proofed engine doghouse. Installed new doghouse hold
> > up. Replaced forward rubber on doghouse cover. Re Engineered Air
> > Cleaner system to get the right quantity of outside air into
> engine.
> > Pulled right valve cover and fabricated a bracket so that the PCV
> > properly mates to the valve cover to stop an oil leak. Removed
old
> > dip stick from forward right side of engine and got new parts
from
> > Cat. Converted oil pan to rear sump, and moved oil dipstick to
> rear
> > of engine to make it more accessible and to give the pan more
> ground
> > clearance. Rerouted throttle cable to get it away from the
exhaust
> > system. Re designed throttle bracket so that the oil fill on the
> > left side is now accessible. Replace transmission modulator
cable
> > due to a leak on the old one. Removed radiator and had it rodded
> > out. Replaced radiator hoses. Repaired and put engine warning
> > system on line. Hooked Raycor fuel filter gauge back up.
> Installed
> > pyrometer and boost gauge. Replaced Rubber fuel lines near engine
> and
> > heat insulated them. 3/20/04, Installed transmission temperature
> > gauge. Fabricated and installed radiator misting system with
dash
> > switch operated electric solenoid and filter. Installed propane
> > injection system for more power up hills. Fabricated a custom
> > transmission cooler and installed it parallel to the drive shaft
> had
> > new transmission hoses made to hook up the unit. 4/5/04 to
4/30/04
> > Removed radiator and had fill neck replaced. Converted radiator
to
> a
> > swing out system with all new lifetime hoses. Rebuilt power
> steering
> > pump and replaced all power steering hoses. Replaced bearing and
> > shaft in water pump idler pulley. Replaced rear bearing in fan
> clutch
> > and installed new rubber dampener. Repaired small oil leak at
> > tachometer sender. Cleaned and painted all front engine parts.
> > Replaced all belts with high quality gates. Replaced rubber fuel
> > lines with special high temp lines and re-insulated. Removed
> intake
> > manifold and turbo charger. Drilled and taped ½" pipe hole for
> water
> > injection nozzle. Inspected turbo for play and wear none noted.
> > Reinstalled intake manifold and turbo, replaced lock washers
where
> > needed. Installed hobs pressure switch set at 4 lbs per sq in to
> > operate new solenoid valve for water injection. Wired in complete
> > system. Installed pac-brake exhaust brake. Installed new air
> > cleaner element. Relocated fuel filter to rear of engine
> compartment
> > for ease of access. (16500 miles). Replaced water hose to air
> > compressor. 9/04 Had new stainless steel braid hoses made for
> > connection of air compressor to governor and air dryer. 11/04
> > Installed electric fuel pump to purge out diesel filters after
> > change. Installed radiator mid ship for additional cooling of
water
> > returned from hot water heater. Radiator has a thermostatically
> > controlled fan. Changed out drivers valve cover gasket. 7/05
> Replace
> > o-ring seals for injector inlets through head. 7/24/06 (24939.9)
> > Replaced engine with Reviva complete rebuilt 3208 250 hp Cat
> engine.
> > Rebuilt air compressor. Painted out engine compartment and
> inspected
> > all lines and electrical. Replaced Height control valve with a
> Hadex
> > 94100466
> >
> > Under Carriage:
> >
> > Steamed cleaned and inspected. Removed front left and right
> > rear leveling jacks and sent them to the factory to be rebuilt.
> > Reinstalled same. Replaced forward shocks with factory
recommended
> > shocks. Expensive, but an incredible difference. Repaired
> > connections on speedometer pickup at right rear wheel. 4/20/04
> > greased under carriage (16500 miles) 10/04 Replaced leveling Jack
> > hydro pump with factory rebuilt. Installed pump on new bracket
so
> > that the old step fill can be done away with. 7/24/06 Removed
front
> > right jack and had it rebuilt and replaced. 4/07 installed
another
> > hydro pump because new one was leaking. 7/07 had slow leak at
> valve
> > stem on inside passenger tire. Interior lug bolts show
> > cracks..replaced all interior lug bolts both sides.
> >
> > Air conditioners:
> >
> > Replaced thermostat in center air. Replaced clamp on
> > Schrader valves evacuated and recharged. No leaks and unit cools
> > well. Serviced (Cleaned) forward air and installed additional
> sheet
> > metal screw to secure evaporator from squeaking. 9/04 Replace all
> > three roof air conditoners. 11/ 04 replaced roof vents with Fan-
> > tastic fans.
> >
> > Exterior:
> >
> > Replaced all locker weather stripping. 3/20/04 replaced pin
> > switches on lockers and cleaned and repaired all light fixtures
in
> > lockers. Installed new fire extinguisher in forward locker.
> > Installed new heated windshield wiper blades. 6/04 Removed dents
> and
> > dings, welded up holes for forward roof AC, doorbell, bugler
alarm
> > key, and front turn lights. Removed and rebuilt galley and rear
> berth
> > windows. Painted entire coach with Dupont emeron. Purchased and
> > installed all new clearance and marker lights mostly with led
type
> > lighting. Updated headlights including relays for full voltage.
> > Replaced turn signal flasher with electronic type. Fabricated
> > stainless steel wind deflectors for drivers and passengers front
> side
> > windows, and installed same.
> >
> >
> > Generator:
> >
> > Had fuel injection pump rebuilt. Installed new fuel lift pump
> > and lifter cover gasket. Had radiator rodded out and replaced all
> > radiator hoses. Steam cleaned and identified oil leaks. Replaced
> > valve cover gasket. Tightened pan bolts, and replaced front oil
> seal
> > after installing an oil saver on the front pulley. Replaced water
> > pump and belt. Replaced flex exhaust line with new stainless flex
> > exhaust line. Welded up door brackets and adjusted generator
door.
> > Sound insulted generator compartment to reduce noise and
> vibration.
> > 9/04 Replaced generator set with used 3000 hour 10kw HANCO
> > generator. Raised generator drawer 3" and installed generator
> > parallel to bus. Installed battery bank in generator drawer
> complete
> > with fuses and "O" cable and supplied to new Freedom inverter
> > charger, Installed freedom 40 battery charger to replace the old
> > units. New generator has been modified with updated fuel filter
> and
> > two radiators with electric fans. Installed custom exhaust and
> > soundproofed cabinet. 4/07 Replaced generator voltage regulator,
> > added additional cooling fans to move and extract air from gen
set
> > area.
> >
> >
> > General:
> >
> > Re positioned battery cables and re designed battery hold
> > down to accommodate new 115 amp Trojan batteries. Installed
> luggage
> > pod on roof. Repositioned CB antenna and installed new TV
antenna
> > forward. Installed new dump valves on gray and black waste
tanks.
> > 3/20/04, Fabricated and installed black tank macerator pump.
Wired
> > pump to drivers rear fuse area and installed outside switch and
> hose
> > fitting. 11/04 Installed battery combiner to insure proper
charging
> > of both battery banks, and a battery switch in the passengers
> > forward overhead locker to run house DC on either front or rear
> > battery banks. 11/04 Replaced air step solenoid with new unit.
> > 12/1/04 had date code checked on very good looking Goodyears.
Rear
> > tires 1993! Front 1999. Replaced all tires with Toyo's. ( I
can't
> > stand giving the French a dime.) 11/05 Macerator removed and
> > portable unit bought. Refitted all drain plumbing. 6/07 Removed
> and
> > greases both dump valves. Used locktite to fasten roof deckplate
> > screws into place.
> >
>