Rear Window on 1984 PT40WL

[pt40wl1]

Thanks bbwlwb88, I believe I will remove the window and cover and
replace with a smooth metal panel to clean up the rear end a
little. This group is amazing with the vast amount of experience
with these great motorhomes. Thanks again!!!
Roger Sadler
'84 PT40WL - Little Rock

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bbwlwb88"
wrote:
> Roger: Wanderlodge used the rear cap from the forward control
coach
> on
> the rear of the PT40 in order to save money. In 1985 and 1986 the
> factory had lots of complaints about the poor appearance of the
> window
> in the rear. They came out with a metal panel to cover the
window.
> I'm not sure if the panel was their idea or a Wanderlodge owner's
> idea. In any case what you have in mind should not cause a
problem.
> My
> first Bird was a new 1984 PT40.
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pt40wl1" > wrote:
> > Does anybody have any reason for the rear window and metal cover
on
> > the rear of the '84 PT40WL???
> >
> > I am doing a complete rejuvination on my bird and am considering
> > replacing the rear window and cover with some new 16 gauge
smooth
> > galvanived steel. This would save some weight as well as
provide
> > better insulation on the rear. My bus is the rear bedroom model
> and
> > the rear window is not usable from the inside due to closet space
> and
> > air conditioning equipment in the rear of the bus.
> >
> > I think it is a hold-over from the commercial bus design and
serves
> no
> > useful purpose on this model. What do you folks think???
> >
> > Roger Sadler
> > '84 PT40WL, Little Rock