Maybe Buy The Bird Maybe Not?

[squirrelyerk]

Well we waited an hour too long and someone else bought the
Wanderlodge before we could make an offer. A good deal for someone we
feel. We'll keep our eyes open for another.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "squirrelyerk"
<squirrelsaresoft@...> wrote:
>
> We are Airstream (1963 Overlander TT) owners involved in a partial
> restoration of said trailer. Not too expensive an endeavor since we
> are DIY'n it but a bigger job than we planned on.Thank goodness for
> the Airstream Forums!
> Which is why I seek info here. We just ran across a possible heckuva
> deal on a 1978 Wanderlodge 33'. The interior has not been babied, but
> is not terrible. A good cleaning and tear out the original green shag
> carpet is all she really needs in there.Original upholstery in great
> shape, original curtians can be cleaned. New Passenger seat. Windows
> and screens are in good shape with the exception of the pass side
> front window being cracked.The front heater has been removed,
> repaired, and set on top of the rear bed (nice new mattress) for
> reinstallation. As far as appliances, the PO said that he never tried
> them, but was told they worked...right, so we will assume they are
> mostly DOA to be safe. Been there, done that on the '63 Airstream! The
> CAT3208 has 18k on the odo (probably 118K...was overhauled 12k ago),
> starts right up and the bus drives beautifully (albeit a bit loud, but
> I suspect that's normal for the CAT). Tires are decent and body is
> excellent with no rust, dents, or missing parts.Onan gen is there...no
> idea if it works. It looks to be a pretty standard Wanderlodge in fair
> condition without any owner-modified upgrades. Can anyone give me a
> ballpark figure on what a coach of this vintage and condition should
> cost. I realize it's a bit difficult without knowing any more details.
>
> The roof has the overlapping sheets of corrugated-looking steel. Were
> they proned to leaks? I am thinking that plastic headliner in the bus
> would mask any potential leaky areas from being spotted on the inside.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> -Tracey & Oscar E
>