Hello!

[Adam Wiggins]

Hello Markus,

We plan to use it every chance we get. We live about 4 hours from the Smoky Mtns and about 6 hours from the Gulf. We have scoped out several state parks here in Al. and Tn. that can handle a large rig like a bird.

I am new soI don't know all the sizes and names yet. We don't havekids, but we do have pets that already travel well.

I see PT and FC alot,it's just a matter of me finding time to learn what they mean.I'm handy with a wrench and can solve most problems so I'm not worriedabout working on therig.

One reasonI came to thisgroup is to get info and you have really helped. What would you suggestto look for? I would liketo buy one as cheap asI can, but not a major overhaul.

Thank you for your time and knowledge.

From: Markus Meyer
To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 9:26 AM
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Hello!

Welcome Adam and Angie. You really need to think about what use it will get and where you will go with it. Is it primarily a weekend thing, a couple of times per year? Do you have children, and if so, how many? Any pets? Will you be taking longer or shorter trips with it, both time and distance? Where will you stay? State parks are primarily for smaller campers, so the larger 40-45 foot ones won't work too well there. What's your budget? Are you prepared to spend 5-10K in the first year after purchase in getting it "up to spec" and then maybe 3-5K annually thereafter?

I know, lots of questions back to you. But it will all help determine what you are after. Myself, I have a wife and two teenage kids. We opted for a PT40 with twin rear beds for the kids. We travel all over the country, sometimes for weeks, almost a month at a time. I wanted something comfortable, I'm also tall, so the FCs were out for me.

Not really any such thing as "good years or bad" with a Bird. As with any large purchase, buy the best you can afford, and having records is really key on anything from the 70's or 80's. No matter what, these are old rigs by now, and if they haven't been properly cared for, can easily be a money pit.

Markus

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: adamwiggins786@...
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 14:12:40 +0000
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Hello!

Hello to all. My name is Adam, my wife is Angie. We're from Alabama. We are in love with these birds and were wanting to get started by purchasing one. We owned a '78 Champion some years back so we know some about motorhomes.
Can anyone tell me what to look for, are there any years that are good or bad? Any models that are better for beginner birds? Like everyone, this economy hasn't been kind to us. I found one in Buffalo,NY but I haven't heard back for the gentlemen so I guess it's sold. I'd like to have a 70's or early 80's.
If y'all could help in anyway, we would very much appreciate it.

Thank you
Adam & Angie Wiggins