Becoming a Birdman?

[davidkerryedwards]

You read me well. Yes, I do most of my own mechanical work. I live
in Colorado so I need a turbo. I assume, from some research today,
that limits me to post-83 production? Can you answer the question in
my other post about whether the one I looked at today is a converted NA?

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Rob Robinson wrote:
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> Kerry there is a Bluebird for every budget. You have a 1971 Travco
and I
> suspect you might be a bit of mechanic. If this is the case then the
Bluebird
> age spread option for you is certainly greater. All birds require
TLC, some
> more than others, but if you are a better than average wrench and
you want an
> older top notch quality production built motorhome, Bluebird is for
you. Your
> choice, pick the one that best meets your ability and budget. Forget
about
> safety, it is covered no matter what bird you choose. There is
nothing safer.
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> Rob, Sue & Merlin (still larn'n wrench'n)
> 94 WLWB
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> > Hello everyone:
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> > I'm new here and I'm looking to replace my 71 Travco 220 which has
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> > become too small. I've been looking mainly at Foretravels, but am now
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> > giving serious thought to a Wanderlodge. Can you give me some
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> > convincing reasons to make the switch over to a bus? I know they seem
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> > 80's models with the turbo cat 3208. Wha't everyone's opinion on their
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> > in an FC ro do you have to hire a kid with small hands? It strikes me
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