Pro's and Con's SP to PT

[Fred Bellows]

We just bought our SP (first RV ever) after considering all the
Wanderlodge models and we love it. I really like the single rear axle
because it makes for more bay space, less toll-road charges and less
restrictions on certain roads, and fewer tires to buy. I like the 36'
length (it's actually 37), because some parks restrict coaches any
longer, some charge more for a 40', and it's a little more
maneuverable. Also, I added a motorcycle lift to the rear bumper,
which made it 41' anyway! It's also a little lighter, at just 35,000
pounds, which, from what I understand, can sometimes help out in
certain circumstances. We love the floorplan, including the mid-door,
kitchen sink facing the "porch" side, and, of course, the wonderful
"swing-wall" bathroom which has many benefits including the ability
for either the bedroom users or the front couch-bed guests to
discreetly use the bathroom at night, without waking the others. By
the way, the convertible couch is quite comfy compared to any other
couch-bed. The shower is plenty roomy, but you have to re-mount the
showerhead higher than the stock location. The 8k Onan gennie is
plenty big, and very quiet. The tank sizes are perfect: 200 gal fuel,
100 fresh water, 90 grey, 90 waste, and 45 propane. The 3208 with the
turbo (300hp) is just enough power to climb mountains ok. The 6-7 mpg
could be better, but at least it's not a Detroit that slobbers oil all
over. The ZF tranny is great, and it's retarder is smooth and quiet. I
wish it had a little bigger alternator (I think it's just 150 amp).
I'm swapping out the stock 45 amp Onan "battery boiler" and the PACS
modified sine wave inverter for a Xantrex 2000, to treat my batteries
to a nicer charge. I'd like to find out more about the
alternator/regulator, and get them to be nicer as well. Mine has a
nice solar system which does a kind job while stored. Well, that's all
I know. I'm sure the PT has it's advantages as well, but when we
looked at the differences 9 months ago, the SP seemed to have
everything we wanted, and we can't imagine wanting anything more!
`Good luck deciding/buying.

Fred & Wendy Bellows
90 SP36
Phx, AZ