Help...Us buy our first motoerhome......

[Light Ltenergy@...]

Hello Clyde and Clyde's Wife,

We are new Bluebird owners and love our bird. I researched for about three
years before we purchased one. We had also RVed in 5th wheels for many years,
one small 26' and then a 38' with triple slides -- we actually lived in them
while my husband was doing different huge construction projects.

While we loved the 5th wheels (lived in them about 7 years total while we owned
our home, etc) -- the trade off for us was huge. We didn't want a huge tow
vehicle and we didn't want fiberglass. Our brother bought our 26 footer and it
was hit and was so badly trashed ( like a toy) , we decided right then to not
buy fiberglass again. There is always a trade off with RVs... usually MANY
trade offs. BUT once we made up our minds to look a Class A's, we just kept
coming back to Bluebirds. There is LOTS of support within the Bluebird family
of owners. It has been invaluable.

As far as the BUS goes... We wanted a metal body and solid construction and a
million mile engine. For us it was Bluebird or Prevost. We didn't consider
others, because we wanted steel bodies. For the price and the quality the
Bluebird is a steal these days. We absolutely LOVE our Bird! We ended up with
a 1991 40 PT WB... When it was new it was around $450K... so the quality is
there.

We didn't want slides... with a WB you don't need them really. Now we are full
timers and so the WB is nice inside. But many people LOVE their standard size
Bluebirds. Wide Bodies can be a tiny bit more of a challenge during road
construction and narrow streets. Another trade off... but you will wade through
your choices and trade offs. I believe the wide bodies started in 1988 or for
sure 1989. Our brother has a 1989 PT WB... WE LOVE his classic Bird... and so
do they.

So do you homework and see what your needs are. The market is pretty crazy
right now and you can get deals on some very nice Bluebirds. I know that people
on this forum were AWESOME with their support and information as we were
narrowing our Bluebird search. Check out http://www.VintageBirds.com... good ideas on
there and for sale buses... and more leads at the bottom of the For Sale page...

Good luck and enjoy your research...

Let us know what you end up with...
hugs,
Light and Captain D

1991 40' PT (pusher) WB (wide body)

-are presently in Santa Cruz, but
looking to move to Auburn, CA soon.



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Clyde & Meleena wrote:
>
> My wife and I would like to buy a diesel pusher this spring. In your
opinion, would it be better to buy an older Blue Bird, Prevost, or Newell
or....... a newer Newmar, Holiday Rambler, Fleetwood, or Tiffin? Our funds are
limited so a new ones are out of the question.
>
> Your opinion is welcome and needed!!
>
> Thank You,
> Clyde Byram
> St. Louis, MO
> Want-A-Be Motorhomer
>