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Subject: Re: general


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Ernie Ekberg
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Date Posted: 02/ 2/ 09, 3:30pm
In reply to: CARY BROOKS 's message, "general" on 02/ 2/ 09, 1:45pm

Cary, the first thing to look for in a perspective coach is mileage. If it has low miles and is 20 years old, that may be a problem. Second I would look at if there are any body fluids leaking on the ground. 6v's- which I have a PT40 is underpowered. I can live with that. 8v's are more powerful and can pull hills without downshifting. BMC's are nice, also but were built in the 90s.
AS for a blowout- get Coachnet roadside assistance. It is available from around $125+ a year. Money well spent. Ernie

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CARY BROOKS
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Date Posted: 02/ 2/ 09, 4:41pm

Ernie, Thanks for the input. Not real sure what the BMC is. I've seen them for sale labled as Bluebirds but I noticed they are built on a Spartan chasis, and they don't look like a Wanderlodge. Were these a "budget coach" line? I've also noticed alot of Wanderlodges for sale that show rebuilt or replaced powerplants, but the total mileage on the coach in most cases is under 150K miles. It has me a bit suspicious; I've always heard that diesel engines were barely "broken-in" until 200k miles. Could it be a sign of neglect/abuse? Thanks in advance, Cary

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Ernie
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Date Posted: 02/ 5/ 09, 2:15pm

The BMC's were introduced as the "affordable" way to own a Wanderlodge. They are built just as well, not as many features, but on a Spartan chassis. I would not hesitate a bit to own one of these.As to the powerplants. Yes, with more hours and days of just sitting, things deteriorate rather quickly.

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