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Thanks for the invite
11-02-2009, 15:03
Post: #15
Thanks for the invite
Pure gold info . I can clearly see how this could be a great model for zeroing in on the unit that would best suit our needs.
Thank you for this info.
Ron & Maryann



From: Pete Masterson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 2, 2009 4:48:15 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Thanks for the invite



The list of model year changes on Vintage Birds is very helpful.
A couple of key considerations:
Air suspension was available in 1980.
Wide Body pushers introduced in 1989.
FCs phased out within the next year or two.
42/43' pushers with DD Series 60 introduced in 1995.
When I was first considering what I might want I used these guideposts to narrow down my decision making. At first blush, I decided I wanted air suspension (so that eliminated pre 1980 units).
Eventually, I narrowed my consideration to wide body pushers -- and
finally, the desirability of the DD S-60 over the 8v92 pushed my choice to a particular '95 ... but I'd have still gone with a '93 or '94 had I found one aggressively priced when I was looking.
Your evaluation may be different than mine -- but I give it to explain one way to narrow down the choices.
So, think about "must have" (or "must _not_ have") features:
FC or Pusher?
Wide body a must?
Air suspension?
Are there any other "must haves" -- e..g. AquaHot/Webasto heat? Mid entry door? etc.
Consider too the engines.
Those with the Cat 3208 tend to be a little underpowered (some would say). Turbo units are better, but power increases usually accompanied weight increases so the relative power-weight didn't change much.
8v92 and S-60 generally have sufficient power, so that's not much of an issue for the pushers...
Realize too, that some features are only a consideration if you have particular needs. If you plan to spend a lot of time boondocking (off the grid) then an all-electric coach or one with a home-type refrigerator may not be the ideal choice. But if boondocking is _not- important, then it's a neutral factor.
And so on...


Pete Masterson
(former) '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"




On Nov 2, 2009, at 4:26 PM, Markus Meyer wrote:




If you go to this site and click on the history link you can find changes across the model years:

http://vintagebirds .com/

Markus


To:"WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
From:"merchantman7777@yahoo.ca"
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:32:16 -0800
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Thanks for the invite


Thanks for the welcome.
I know that my first question is .......Excluding the new Birds, I understand that some improvements were made in the late 80's??...is there a good year range that I should consider? I know that I want diesel, and I know that I want a pusher. I have much to learn so I don't want to form a wrong opinion about any year.
Thanks
Ron& Maryann



From:Ernie Ekberg
To:WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Sent:Mon, November 2, 2009 12:08:38 PM
Subject:Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Thanks for the invite


Ron, welcome to our forum. If you have questions, ask away. Good luck in whatever vehicle you choose.
Ernie- Rancho Oso, Santa Barbara, Ca

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Wanderlodge
Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991

--- OnMon, 11/2/09, Ron Schofield<merchantman7777@ yahoo.ca>wrote:

From: Ron Schofield <merchantman7777@ yahoo.ca>
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Thanks for the invite
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:58 AM



Hi ya,
My name is Ron and my wife is Maryann.
Thank you for the invite to your forum. I do not yet own a B<>B but I am in the process of looking into info. about them..... and also I am looking into the Carriage 5th. wheel & truck combo.
I have discovered through the years that if you want information about a product DO NOT GO TO A SALESMAN, but rather go to the experts (the owner/ operators). These, and only these people are the real experts.
I appreciate your hospitality and your invite into your experiences so that I may have a real time comparison of products.
Thanks again.
Ron


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