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

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Brad,

I am new to this forum. Have owned several glass coaches but looking to move up
to a bus. Currently in a 40' Vogue V 96 which is really a very nice fiberglass
Prevost look alike.

You said that the 43 foot Wonderlodge had some issues with the ride. Do you
think that was the length or the chassis. Could you tell me more?

Thanks,

Wave
Near Medicine Park, Ok.
96 Vogue V
still working

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...> wrote:
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> I've owned an 84 FC Blue Bird Wanderlodge, an 86 Newell and a 2000 Wanderlodge
LXi. For what it's worth, my 84 FC was the most trouble-free coach I had, but
underpowered (for my taste).
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> The 86 Newell was the best handling coach I had, a pleasure to drive, but a
few of the parts were getting hard to find in 2004. My LXi was more problematic
than I thought it should've been. I think the 43' length, excessive vertical
movement and body flex were related to several problems. I'd rather stay at
38-40'.
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> Since you're in St. Louis, you'd be fairly close to the Newell factory in
Miami, OK. And they are a pleasure to deal with on maintenance and service
issues (as I'm sure Blue Bird was when their factory was still in business). A
later-model Newell (Series 2000 or newer) in pristine condition would be a good
choice, just keep it serviced at the factory.
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> A late 80's to mid 90's Wanderlodge PT40 or SP36 would be fine if it's been
renovated and free of rust.
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> If I were in the market for a bus-style coach, I'd find out who services
Prevost and Marathon coaches in my area and get their opinion on parts and
maintenance.
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> And, if you buy a metal coach, you'll probably never want to buy a fiberglass
coach again, no matter what the price.
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> No coach, new, used, metal or plastic will be a snap to own and run. You have
to be prepared financially and emotionally for wear, tear, breakage, replacement
parts and plenty of maintenance. One other thing that's real important is..no
leaks. No air leaks at the door, no water leaks anywhere, roof, windows, tanks
or valves. They have a way of causing more damage to more things than you can
imagine. If it leaks, and they won't guarantee the fix, keep looking. Best of
luck.
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> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> From: cmlintx@...
> Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:07:50 -0800
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Help...Us buy our first motoerhome......
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> 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.
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> Your opinion is welcome and needed!!
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> Thank You,
> Clyde Byram
> St. Louis, MO
> Want-A-Be Motorhomer
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