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Subject: hot water heating system


Author:
Mitch
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Date Posted: 07/ 1/ 09, 2:41pm
My friend has a 1983 Wanderlodge he is repairing the hot water system for the domestic water supply. We are wondering if we can get a copy of a "blueprint" or an "as built" which would show the layout and general or specific design of this system. He has a 35 foot model with the Cat 3208 in the front. Unfortunately, the bus was left with water in the system during freeze-up over the winter by the previous owners. The entire system needs repaired potentially, maybe even the ice maker and on-demand hot water heater under the kitchen sink. Thanks for any leads to a visual diagram which shows something similar to his layout.

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[> Subject: Re: hot water heating system


Author:
Bill
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Date Posted: 07/ 2/ 09, 10:17am
Most drawings and schematics will be found here;

http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/

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Subject: Rubber hinges


Author:
Tim C
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Date Posted: 06/ 25/ 09, 11:31am
I am looking to replace some of the rubber hinges on the cargo bay doors on a 86 Wanderlodge. Does anyone know where I might find those? Thanks.

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[> Subject: Re: Rubber hinges


Author:
Sam
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Date Posted: 06/ 10/ 09, 6:27am
http://busfixx.tripod.com/sitebuilde...2007forweb.pdf

http://busfixx.tripod.com/busservice/id8.html

http://www.ibpindustries.com/products

Try these places

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[> [> Subject: Re: Rubber hinges


Author:
Tim C
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Date Posted: 06/ 10/ 09, 7:18am
Thanks.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Rubber hinges


Author:
Tim C
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Date Posted: 06/ 22/ 09, 7:05am
Found the EXACT product. Contact info below
Steve Kolb
IBP Industries, Inc.
2055 Sprint Blvd
Apopka, Fl 32703
Toll Free: 1-800-468-5287
Office: 407-880-9700
Fax: 407-880-2026
skolb@ibpindustries.com

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[> Subject: Re: Rubber hinges


Author:
Sam
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Date Posted: 06/ 10/ 09, 6:28am
http://busfixx.tripod.com/sitebuilde...2007forweb.pdf.

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[> Subject: Re: Rubber hinges


Author:
Bill
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Date Posted: 06/ 19/ 09, 3:41am

call Scott in parts.

http://www.holland-motorhomes.com/

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[> [> Subject: Re: Rubber hinges


Author:
Tim C
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Date Posted: 06/ 25/ 09, 11:31am
Scott at Holland had the best price and there was no minimum order.

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Subject: 1980 FC CAT engine replacement


Author:
Dan
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Date Posted: 06/ 23/ 09, 9:07pm
Any tips on the best way to pull the motor and trans would be appreciated.

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Subject: Bunks in a Bluebird


Author:
Ray
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Date Posted: 06/ 19/ 09, 7:05pm
Hi everyone. My question may sound strange, but here it is: Has anyone out there ever seen or known of a Wanderlodge with bunks in it? I'm assuming they would have to be an aftermarket redo. I love my PT35, but it's kind of small for the family. If anybody has ideas, I would appreciate them.

Thanks.

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[> Subject: Re: Bunks in a Bluebird


Author:
NH Bill
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Date Posted: 06/ 19/ 09, 6:08pm
There was a 85FC known as "Linda Lou's Lucky 4 Band"

I think it was sold within the past couple of weeks at auction. Was in pretty rough shape. It had been converted to bunks in the back for a family that traveled as a band.

Here is a link to a thread on another forum that was about this coach.

< http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3123&highlight=Bunk+Beds >

NH Bill 1983 FC 35 "Casa Billisa"

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[> [> Subject: Re: Bunks in a Bluebird


Author:
Ray (Ray Daugherty)
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Date Posted: 06/ 19/ 09, 7:05pm
Thanks Bill. The info is appreciated.

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Subject: fixing 8" well water pvc pipes


Author:
mikeal curtis (inquisitive)
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Date Posted: 06/ 8/ 09, 7:15pm
I have 8" pvc pipes that exploded, full of well water that goes to a new subdivision. what is the best way to repair it for cheap?

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Subject: Oil Pressure gauge


Author:
John O. Rud
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Date Posted: 06/ 4/ 09, 6:08pm
Does anyone know what is the model of the Teleflex oil pressure gauge on a 88 XXV wanderlodge.
Thanks in advance.

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[> Subject: Re: Oil Pressure gauge


Author:
Bill
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Date Posted: 06/ 6/ 09, 3:39am
The problem may be the oil pressure sensor, If it looks like this oil pressure sensor on the right lower side of this generator, The old Bluebird is #3811254.
I can not find the guage number, will keep looking....

http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/52361795


Call a BB school bus dealer, They will give you the manufacturers # or will sell the part. $ 55.00 four years ago.

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Subject: generator wiring


Author:
william clay (still hopeful)
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Date Posted: 06/ 4/ 09, 1:51pm
Hi again everyone,I had written the question yesterday about the control box wiring,what I forgot to say was,the wiring to the control,was maybe from the remote start system and I did not unhook it,it was unhooked & the genset was also completely removed. So back to the last question about the wiring, can someone tell me which color wire goes on what number terminal....THANKS AGAIN.!!!!!

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Subject: GENERATOR wiring


Author:
bill clay (hopeful)
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Date Posted: 06/ 3/ 09, 7:09pm
Hi everyone, I`m working on an 1983 or 84 bird with a kohler/perkins 12.5 genset,the problem i have now is the wiring to the terminal strip in side the base control box. the terminals on the strip are labeled the problem is the wires to the strip from the remote start switches are not, the unmarked in comimg wires are-purple,brown,blue,green, yellow & black,.if any one can tell me which terminals these go on,I would be very greatful, the print i found was`nt very helpful...THANKS FOR YOUR TIME..

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Subject: BMC or WANDERLODGE


Author:
Bob Neary
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Date Posted: 06/ 3/ 09, 11:12am
The Sun is shining and I just had fresh Chinook
Salmon. Does it get better than this? Question; We are going to purchase a 90s Bluebird and have been watching the ads. I need to know the differences between the BMC and the WANDERLODGE. I prefer the Cummins Power plant so was leaning to the BMC but don't know enough about it. I sold my Bluebird Wanderlodge last year and bought a Class "C". (DO NOT make this mistake). If you have a Bluebird you have the VERY Best. Someone please explain to me the differences (BMC or WANDERLODGE). Thank You Bob Neary

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[> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE


Author:
Ernie Ekberg
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Date Posted: 05/ 30/ 09, 5:02am
The BMC was made for just a fewe years in the 90s. The differences are that they do not have all the bells and whistles of a Wanderlodge. I would be proud to have either one. Ernie- 83PT40

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[> [> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE


Author:
Bob Neary
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Date Posted: 05/ 31/ 09, 8:12pm
Thank You Guys; What "Options are missing"? I think the Cummins gets better fuel economy than the Detroit and anyone who thinks we are not going to have higher fuel costs has his/her head in the sand. What is the Weight of the BMC? The Wanderlodge should still go mid to high 40s. Bob

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[> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE


Author:
Bill
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Date Posted: 05/ 31/ 09, 3:42am
I believe the major difference was that BB tried to make a lower cost Motorhome, and used another chassis, I think it was a Sparton/Cummins. Also eliminate a few options. The BMC it still a very nice coach, Only a few years in production .

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[> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE


Author:
Rich D.
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Date Posted: 06/ 3/ 09, 11:12am
Bill hit the nail on the head. In an effort to boost sluggish sales Blue Bird started the BMC (Blue Bird Motor Coach) line. They used a Spartan chassis which has a lighter weight capacity and was not purpose designed/built by Blue Bird. Blue Bird added a fine body and interior which, while nicer than most any other motorhome out there, there are differences with the Wanderlodge that was built from the ground up by Blue Bird. The reduced weight capacity made it essential to cut down on the size of things such as engine, generator, battery banks, tank capacities, frills, etc. Overall, I agree with the others; it is a fine coach.

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