Tools and Fixit Stuff

[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

Ginger;
I purchased myself a BB last year, and like others have said, be prepared to
spend additional monies to have it right.
I bought mine from Randy Dupree, and some of the costly items that has to be
replaced or repaired had already been done. Things such as:
Tires - cost $3000
Fridge - used to new - $500 - 1800
Inverter instead of rediline - $1500 - 2500
Batteries - 4 each - $400

During the past couple of months I have had to do such things as:
Rear furnace was blowing soot - required a few items $50
Repair leaks to the entry step - time required
Flourescent lighting - replaced some but now have to buy more parts figure $50
per lamp


Items done recently at a mechanic shop, I was helping him, hey this was very
helpful, some things I will be able to do myself next time, other things will
take back for him to do:
Engine oil changed
Air dryer dessicant changed, oil leaking from spitter valve
Ground wire repaired from alternator - that fixed my erratic charging
Installed valve for electric air compressor
Replaced broken front brake air line
Replaced very damaged fuel line from primer pump
Lubricated Chassis
Replaced filter for engine air compressor
Replaced both front automatic brake adjusters

Also while under the coach, there were wires off from the fuel tank etc. We
inspected it, checked it twice and made another list of things which has to be
done.

The cost was well worth the $600 of knowledge which I picked up.

As you read, most of the items was of a mechanical nature, my weak point. I am
an industrial electrician so that helps with the electrical part.

So, what am I trying to say, purchase the best that you can afford, but pay
attention to the major items such as listed above. Find out what kind of
maintenance has been done on the engine, regular oil changes is almost a must.
This will also determine what kind of tool chest that you will require on the
road. If you have to continue to fix it as you go, well, have a good tool chest
ready.
Also, from experience, don't buy the cheapie tools, does not have to be the best
either though, screwdriver tips break off, wrench corners will become round,
knuckle busters, and you will curse yourself for buying them.
I like craftsman tools from Sears, fairly good tool, and exchange policy for
broken tools is the best, take it in and they will replace, no questions asked,
and without a receipt.

One last question, where u from?

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada




----- Original Message ----
From: runnerful
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 11:16:14 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tools and Fixit Stuff

I don't have much of a tool collestion: a hammer, screw driver, vice
grips. If I need anything fancier, I want it to come with its own
operator.

I realise that as a BB owner, I should develop some "fixit" skills
and an appropriate arsenal of tools. I also notice that some birds
come with a HUGE tool chest in one of the roll out trays.

1. Is this tool chest a standard item?
2. Is it useful?
3. What is the "must have" list of tools for a low to average skill
owner?
4. Are brand name tools like Dewalt worth their extra cost over
store brand tools?
5. What are some of the relatively simple, common jobs I should be
prepared to do?

I appreciate your input,
Ginger
BB wannabee





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