Worth It To Upgrade To A Newer Wanderlodge???

[Jeff Miller]

Jack:

So you spent some money on the coach and won't get it all back if you
sell. Have you considered how much more it would have cost if you
rented a motorhome for all of your travels instead of buying? Figure
that $$ in and you can feel better about your "investment" over the
years/miles. Don't look back, get what you want and can afford now
while you can enjoy it. Remember that any coach (new or used) will
cost you to operate, don't spend all of your budget on the coach.

- Jeff Miller
http://www.wanderlodge.net
http://www.millercoachworks.com


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jack & Donna Smith"
wrote:
> We are also interested in upgrading. We like our 1973FC but some
> basic things annoy us. For instance, the Hydraulic Brakes, 391 Gas
> Engine, Split Rim Wheels, and a general overhaul of the interior to
> please the Wife.
> What really irks us is the slowness of the coach. We always tow the
> Jeep, but 17mph up the Grapevine, Cajon Pass, Raton Pass, and others
> make us wish for more power.
> The mileage at 5mpg also leaves a bunch to be desired, but I
remember
> the 22K mile trip in our Cl 'C' Toyota that turned in 12mpg, so half
> that with 10 times the coach eases the pain....
> But to date we have some $20K invested, Engine work, new Torque
> Converter, New Paint, and a new 5.5 Onan. Probably be lucky to get
> $12-14K out of the coach.
> But I belive that it, being a BLUEBIRD, we have a better resale than
> if it were a SOB.
> Jack Smith