Worth It To Upgrade To A Newer Wanderlodge???

[Jim Owens]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
> I own a 78 FC33 that I've spent the last 1-1/2 years refurbing.
It's
> to the point now that most everything works and looks good too, but
> it
> is still a 1978 model with leaf springs, 210 hp and 5.29 gears. I'm
> not smart, but I don't think it would be a good idea to try to make
> a '78 into an '87 or so. Maybe I should buy a newer one instead.
> I'm
> talking about a '87-'89 FC.

David,

I'm in the same boat you're in, almost. We've had our 77 FC33 for just
over two years and have gone thru the interior and some of the chassis
issues. Our is a gas 'Bird though and not well regarded (evidently).
Personally, I would rather not have all the diesel and airbag issues.
91 octane gas is about the same price as diesel but is more readily
available off the beaten path. Our experience in marketing our 'Bird
leads me to believe that anyone looking for an "entry-level" 'Bird
wants a rock bottom price regardless of what you've put into upgrades.

We purchased our coach from a couple that had moved up to an 83 FC35SB
Turbo. They've just upgraded to a 91 PT. He has commented to me that
sometimes he wishes he hadn't bought the 83. Now he's in the two 'Bird
family again as well as in the doghouse! ;-) I'm sure they'll enjoy
the 91, especially once the 83 is sold.

Like you, I'd like to hear from the voice of experience about
upgrading.

Jim Owens 77 FC33SB (Gas)
Lake of the Ozarks, MO