Pro's and Con's SP to PT

[Gregory OConnor]

I like the SP but it isnt a widebody the 6 inches is in the isles. a
big diff. I wouldnt put as much weight on mainteniance and repair. I
see alot of top maintained trucks blowing engines. get what you
want size, color, interior, retrofit updated components and build
it from there. find somthing you can live with and be truthful with
a realistic cost of utility. I used $6,000 per year after the cost
to repair and maintain.
Greg94pt

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> I've received some very insightful responses on this topic and I
> really appreciate each and everyone of them. My conclusion is
it's
> very much like Ryan's post. Bigger is better once parked and
smaller
> is better while driving (lighter weight, better mileage) Problem
is
> you can't have it both ways. Interestingly some of the things that
PT
> owners give to reject the SP are things that the SP owners like
best
> about the coaches and the same for the SP owners toward the PT. I
> have decided its going to come down to my pick and that I would
not
> go wrong either way. In my mind I may buy the coach that is the
best
> cared for and best maintained bus and factor in the driving
> experienced. It's reminds me of the Corvette Porsche owners.
They
> see little good in the others pick when in truth a guy would be
lucky
> to be able to own either one. I consider myself very fortunate
that
> I can play in this pond at all.
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC SOON TO HIT THE BILL BOARD
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > I bought as large as I could afford, PT-40. If you already want
more
> > space, I highly recommend you do the same so you never have to
yearn
> > for space again. If I'd have gone with a PT-36 I'd be
> > second-guessing myself every time I saw a PT-40 for sale. I'd
have
> > loved a 43' LXI for even more space, but it wasn't in my budget
so I
> > can't second-guess there. I know I made the right decision with
my
> > coach, for my needs.
> >
> > The main reasons I went big:
> >
> > 1. I have a wife and two children whom I love, but I don't like
> being
> > cooped up with others in small spaces. I'm not claustrophobic,
small
> > spaces are fine if it's just me, but when I have other people
> around I
> > need room to breathe. The PT-40 gives all of us plenty of room
when
> > traveling without feeling too crowded.
> >
> > 2. I wanted a coach big enough to live in, by myself, if I had
to. I
> > lived in it for several months last year and may do so again
some
> day.
> > It's quite comfortable living for one person. A bit tight coming
> from
> > a house, obviously, but still very comfortable with three well-
> defined
> > and sizable living spaces (bed/bath, kitchen, living room).
Contrast
> > this to smaller coaches where the spaces blend together more. I
> could
> > full time in a PT-40 for the rest of my life (and probably
would,
> if I
> > were single).
> >
> > 3. I overdo everything ("bigger, better"), and just wanted the
best
> I
> > could afford. A personality trait, I guess.
> >
> > -Ryan
> > '86 PT-40 8V92
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 4:51 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:
> > > I know this could be a blondes to brunettes question but I am
> > > considering a move up from my FC 31 to a little larger
Bluebird.
> Don't
> > > want to start a debate but I would appreciate it if some of
you
> would e-
> > > mail me off list or post a private message as to what your
> opinions are
> > > one to the other. I understand completely that I will have to
> make my
> > > own decision but I would like the thoughts of others. Why did
you
> > > select the PT or SP and would you do the same next time
around?
> Any
> > > known weak points or particular disadvantages.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > central Pa
> > > 1973 FC
> > > By the way the Napper is for sale and I intend to be
reasonable
> about
> > > it. jehdds@
> >
>