estimated cost for repairs

[Scott Forman]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "cobraheat1"
<mike.meister@i...> wrote:
>
I have a rear bath and LOVE IT. It is the largest RV bathroom I have
ever seen, and by not having the side bath up in the living area, the
lounge/kitchen area feels much more open and spacious.

When I was looking for my coach, I was actually biased against RB
models and would not pay attention to them when I came across them.
Now, after having one, I would be reluctant to get another coach
without it. It is one of the major reasons I do not upgrade to a PT.

Scott Forman
82 FC35RB
Memphis

> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mike:
> >
> > The '85 FC is a good coach.
> >
> > Need to check the power to the master switch for the HWH jacks.
> That switch
> > enables the solenoid that is located to the front of the entry
> step under
> > the coach.
> >
> > There are fuses (or at least there was in my '85FC) for the drive
> line
> > retarder located in the main control box located just above the
> retarder
> > proper. Also need to check the power from the retarder switch.
> Seems like
> > both power enables to those switches go through "C" plug under
the
> dash
> > then on to the cb's and conversely to the enable solenoids. Those
> cb's are
> > located behind the drivers front head light.
> >
> > Power steering pump I had rebuilt, not sure but in the
> neighborhood of
> > 95.00. Ah, also check the bolts to the steering box and tighten
> them, bet a
> > nickle they are lose as well.
> >
> > The ac covers, depends on what brand,, probably Brisk airs. Some
> are still
> > available.
> >
> > I had some of those ok to drive local tires, then promptly had 2
> blow outs.
> > Tires are expensive but in the long run, cheap insurance, because
> these
> > tires can take out wheel wells.
> >
> > Good luck with her. If I can help let me know.
> >
> > Safe travels,
> >
> > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> > http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
> >
> > At 10:25 PM 12/12/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> > >Hi all-
> > >I am looking at a 85 FC '35 that looks to be in good shape but
> needs
> > >the following repairs/maintenance. I would like to know what it
> would
> > >cost for the following so I can figure it into the price.
> > >
> > >It has a recent oil change/lube and oil analysis
> > >which showed normal. The tires are 5-6 years old and should be
> > >replaced before a trip but are ok to drive local. The oil needs
> to be
> > >changed in the front wheel bearings. The refrigerator and head
> have
> > >already been replaced with newer models. The retarder is not
> working
> > >and the leveling system is not working but both can be fixed.
Two
> > >roof ac's need covers. Power steering pump has a leak.
> > >
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >Mike
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> Thanks everyone. (I don't know anything about these things)
>
> Looks like it is safe to assume 5k in after purchase
> tires/maintenance.
>
> 1. Who does inspections in the midwest?
>
> 2. It also it has rear bath. Is that a positive/negative or moot
> point?
>