Fulltiming

[Pete Masterson]

As noted below, I have a '95 BB with the Series 60 engine. I'm not
100% fulltiming, but this trip is scheduled to last 6 months -- and
several previous trips have each been 3 to 4 months duration.

I primarily stay in RV parks and some state or local parks with full
hookups -- or electricity at a minimum. My coach is all-electric (no
propane) and is therefore not a good choice for extensive
boondocking. The coach's length is also a problem with some parks
(many won't accept coaches over 30-32 ft. or so).

The coach is very comfortable (even with no slides) for lengthy
stays. (Although we rarely stay more than 3 or 4 weeks at any one
location.) I especially like the AquaHot system. It provides
continuous hot water, so you never run out.

If I were to start over, yes, I'd get the rig I have (or one very
similar to it)... It's a great size for long-term stays. Very
comfortable. The only "do over" factor would be that I might get a
coach that wasn't all-electric as that would allow more flexibility
in staying at less-developed locations. If I were to "fix" anything
on the coach (not part of normal maintenance) I'd probably want to
change out the refrigerator as it's a big power hog (sucks the
batteries down very quickly). A modern design that's more
electrically efficient would be a real plus. However, having a 22
cu.ft. home-style refrigerator is a major benefit for longer-term
(full time or nearly full time) use.


Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Mercer PA



On Sep 15, 2008, at 9:32 PM, tumble_weed_ft wrote:

> Are there any forum members who are fulltiming in a Bird?
>
> If so, what year and model Bird are you fulltiming in? What type
> of "campground" do you primarily stay in? Rv resort, BLM land, state
> parks, etc. Do you like fulltiming in a Bird. If you were to start
> over
> would you still choose the rig you have?
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> Dave