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Subject: Re: SP36

Author:
Fred Hulse

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Date Posted: 02/ 8/ 03, 4:46pm
In reply to: John Mc 's message, "SP36" on 02/ 7/ 03, 2:36pm

John Mc
I have a 1991 SP36 (at least for a while I guess)It is our first Wanderlodge and without going to all the quality benefits which are many I will give you my impression.
The SP36 is 100 % Blue Bird mfg. 300hp Cat engine 5Speed ZF trans.
This is the little brother to the PT40 but uses the late FC eng and trans only in the rear.
The handling and performance is very good and very friendly.
If this coach has a bad side it would be its rear radiator in the rear and will run warmer in very hot climates 100 degrees plus.
I live in the Arizona desert and when we travel in the summertime we leave the desert area very early in the day and are out of the heat by 10 am and can relax about the heating issue.
I have found this coach to be an excellent value and for the money invested you will not be able to compare it anything else available.
Fred Hulse
Morristown AZ

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Author:
John C. Smith, Jr.
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Date Posted: 02/ 9/ 03, 8:46pm

We also have a 1991 SP-36 we purchased new. It now has about 180,000 miles, and we are pleased with it.

We also have had heating problems on rare occasions when the weather is hot and we are climbing very long hills such as I-70 westbound west of Denver. It is important to steam clean the radiator periodically as it collects dirt and oil. I ran a hose from the engine breather tube to the rear bumper to divert any oil exhaust from the radiator.

I consider the quality to be as good as any other 1991 model Wanderlodge. However, some owners consider it to be underpowered. We are not in that much of a hurry, however.

I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

John C. Smith, Jr.

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Re: SP36

Author:
Jim Harrison
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Date Posted: 05/ 1/ 03, 5:40am

John and Fred,

I also have the SP Series and had a problem with it running warm on very hot days until I paid very close attention to the transmission fluid level. I noticed if it was filled to capacity the engine would preform warmer then if I reduced the level slightly. Since doing so the problem has gone away. I also extended the blow off tube as many have, and I use a degreaser on the radiator from time to time which cuts any/all grease and dirt which may have accumulated. Proper bleeding of the radiator/coach heat system is also very important for cool running. On very heavy demands I will turn on the manual override fan, and switch the coach heat system on for very short periods. This helps with the coolant circulation yet I shut it off prior to added unwanted heat to the interior. A few tips which may help you, but I no longer have those problems. Thanks, Jim

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