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Subject: 31' 1984 Wanderlodge

Author:
Jerry Cram

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Date Posted: 10/ 14/ 01, 3:57pm

My wife and I have never considered owning a Blue Bird until recently. We were contemplating the purchase of a new travel trailer in the 28K to 32K range to take to Florida for 3 or 4 months this winter. However the father of a close friend has suggested that we consider purchasing his 1984 31' Wanderlodge. I have yet to do a visual inspection, but he has told me that the motorhome has only 30K miles on the odometer, has all the "bells and whistles" and is in
near perfect condition.
If anyone has the knowledge that I lack in this area, please send an email and advise as to what I should look for when conducting my inspection, as well as the general
"ballpark" worth of this vehicle, if it is actually in the condition descibed by the present owner.

Thanks for your help,

Jerry P. Cram

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[> Subject: Re: 31' 1984 Wanderlodge
Author: Jim Scoggins [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10/ 15/ 01, 5:33am use the inspectoion checklist available on this site [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 31' 1984 Wanderlodge

Author:
Jeff Miller
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Date Posted: 10/ 16/ 01, 3:25pm

The value of a Wanderlodge varies a good deal with condition, colors, and features beyond just miles, length, and years. A good place to start is the Bill Board (classifieds) on this site, www.birdconnection.com, and autotrader.com to see what the asking prices are for similar coaches. Be sure to compare rear bath to rear bath, and side bath to side bath.

If it truly does have 30k miles, look for documentation to prove it. It could have been lived in for much of the time, or simply neglected. Either of these will cause more wear or damage than miles, I'd rather have a 200,000mile well maintained coach's driveline. New bearings in the engine (installed) are not much more than a new refrigerator (installed), a new A/C unit, or a new furnace, or even a pair of tires. Ditto for the generator useage.

If all systems are good, and the engine/driveline survey from a reputable Cat diesel mechanic is good, it is usually hard to wear this coach out.

- Jeff

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