Becoming a Birdman?

[Samddurrett@...]

I can't answer all your questions, others will pop in I am sure but here is
why I went to a wanderlodge, My first MH was a 76 dodge class c with a 318.
Good old motorhome, leaked like a sift, 8 or 9 miles to the gallon, not
overloaded with power or room. My second was a 92 Cruise Master Class A, 454,
6
miles to the Gallon, and still not enough power to tow anything with ease,
and there was so much hanging over the rear axle that a tow would get it pretty
loose in the rear when braking. My biggest thing was when going down the
Highway and a Tractor Trailer would come by, it was a constant fight to keep
it in the road. When you drive a vehicle that is in a strain, you are in a
strain. It will wear you out as much as work. Another thing was the wood sides
and roof, and trying to keep leaks fixed. I decided my next MH would be a
diesel for fuel economy, but mostly power to pull a tow. It would be either
all alumium, or steel, no plywood walls or roof. And heavy enough to sit up in
the road and run with out having to fight the wind and drafts off big
trucks. The only thing that met my needs was either a bus conversion, or a
Wanderlodge. When I found my wanderlodge and started home with it, I knew that
for
me, it was the right choice. There were other factors that helped me make a
decision on which one, but basically Just make you a list of things that you
want in a Motor Home, then buy what ever you find that fits that list. Hope
this helps alittle.
Sam Durrett
68 31 FC TN

In a message dated 2/18/2006 1:36:42 P.M. Central Standard Time,
kerry.edwards@... writes:

Hello everyone:
I'm new here and I'm looking to replace my 71 Travco 220 which has
become too small. I've been looking mainly at Foretravels, but am now
giving serious thought to a Wanderlodge. Can you give me some
convincing reasons to make the switch over to a bus? I know they seem
quite a bit safer in their construction techniques. I am somewhat
concerned about engine noise in the FC models. I'm considering early
80's models with the turbo cat 3208. Wha't everyone's opinion on their
performance in mountainous terrain. What about access for maintenance.
The engine seems shoehorned into the FC compared to pusher
motorhomes. Are most frequent maintenancce problems easily dealt with
in an FC ro do you have to hire a kid with small hands? It strikes me
that the shorter wheelbase would make the Bluebird's a little more
manoeverable in tight quarters. What kind of fuel economy are people
seeing in the 3208T?

Kerry Edwards






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