Wanderlodge and its future

[guysmalley]

Hank poor folks spending 500gs mmmmmm I would have to draw alot of cartoons for
that! I can honestly say for myself if money was not a concern I would upgrade
my 86 pt
40 I know what i have (to good & bad) it is over built, I could redesign the
interior exactly
to my needs & style and with the money left over continue my bohemian life
style! : )
I am always amazed at the problems new coaches can have. you would think there
would
be a better review of the systems before the buyers purchase something so
expensive!
guy smalley


> --- Hey Eric:
> How about starting over on the M380 and get out the old papers on
> the 89-92SP and make a middoor MSP3800 for us poor folks for $499K.
> Good luck at "coachworks!" Just don't sound rite.
> Regards,
> Hank Hannigan
> 90SP36
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> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "erj9061" wrote:
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> > To All, I'm new to posting, so bear with me... Actually, I am
> a "in-the-trenches" Engineer at Coachworks. I am responsible for
> body & chassis construction, axles & suspension, and mechanical
> systems. I tend to be quite passionate regarding the future of
> Coachworks, since I have opted to make my home here. Many folks in
> this industry tend to move around from company to company, as have
> I, but have now chosen to land here. I am glad to here that
> everyone seems to like the ride and handling qualities of the
> 450LXi. At one point in my career I signed on as a professional
> driver and logged 800,000 miles in 5 years, ever since then I have
> become quite picky about R & H. Bluebird has allowed me to shape the
> vehicle characteristics towards what I would consider a "good" ride.
> I still have some things in mind, and they will come over time. A
> little more insight... I have over 24 years in this industry, mostly
> with bus conversions. I know a great deal about most bus models, and
> conversion interiors. I am probably one of the few Engineers in this
> business who have driven, lived in, worked on, washed, dumped,
> fueled, etc., R.V's and coaches. No, I'm not Executive Management,
> just a "working stiff". Erik JohnsonSenior Product EngineerBluebird
> Coachworks, Inc.
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, John Suter
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Forgive my ignorance, but is ERJ9061 a member of the
> > > executive team of Bluebird Coachworks, Inc.? One of
> > > the group of 6?
> > >
> > > Unsigned posts potentially create more questions
> > > than they provide answers. I would hope Bluebird
> > > executives would proudly proclaim their name, title
> > > and association with such a fine organization.
> > >
> > > John Suter
> > > 2000LXi and prior
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> > >
> > > --- erj9061 erj9061@y... wrote:
> > >
> > > > I believe I can offer some insight. At present, the
> > > > feeling at Coachworks is that the future is ours to
> > > > shape. We now have a good platform in the 450LXi and
> > > > will continue to look for improvements. We have a
> > > > "civilian" commitee that has made several
> > > > suggestions for future models, some of which will be
> > > > seen in 2007 and beyond models. All suggestions are
> > > > highly regarded and carefully looked at, so please
> > > > feel free.
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > > > "ronmarabito2002" remarabito@a... wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > One of the requests on Topics was "Looking for
> > > > info on the future
> > > > > and survivability of the Blue Bird Coach".
> > > > >
> > > > > Lo & behold, we have two good articles in the
> > > > December 2005 issue of
> > > > > FMCA Magazine, we have some insight. Two articles
> > > > at one time. The
> > > > > first is about the "The Wanderlodge 450 LXi" and
> > > > the second
> > > > > is "What's New about the New Blue Bird
> > > > Coachworks?"
> > > > >
> > > > > With those as a starting point, let's here from
> > > > those who might have
> > > > > additional insight as well as those that like what
> > > > they read and
> > > > > those that are skeptical.
> > > > >
> > > > > If what I read is true, then there is light at the
> > > > end of the tunnel
> > > > > concerning the future of Wanderlodge Coachworks.
> > > > >
> > > > > Since there are really two subjects for discussion
> > > > here, let's try
> > > > > to keep them separate.
> > > > >
> > > > > The contributions of Topics are beginning to come
> > > > in steady now, so
> > > > > we should have a real increase in traffic and
> > > > information.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks to the contributors.
> > > > >
> > > > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> > > > > Forum Moderator
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