Great subject and video! While not myths there are some additional great things about Wanderlodges. They are one of the safest coaches on the road and because of their construction design there is no skin delamination like fiberglass coaches have.
Great videos! Thanks for sharing your insights and many years of experience. For those who have not made it to Pine Mountain, it gives us some idea of the legend behind the name on WOG.
Isn’t this argument going on the WOG right now? Allison, Cummins, Detroit, Bendix, Rockwell, on and on. Dan just got me a windshield. Fiberglass!!!! Best part my wife found ours :-)
This is really good stuff to know ; considering one of these or other older coaches but am concerned about availability and knowledge of people who could work on one
Nice video, yes I have a BMC and have very few problems..the 8.3 Cummins is really a work horse...and I use the WOG when ever I have a question... Thanks again...
I work at the national parts distribution warehouse for Bluebird bus in Delaware, Ohio. The Wanderlodges must have been manufactured at a separate location not Fort Valley? I've been with Bluebird 6 years so the Wanderlodge is new to me.AL B in Ohio.
I can tell you ,as fact, that Wanderlodge bodies were made in the same building as the school buses . After the body was put on the chassis , it was sent across the street to the Wanderlodge building for the interior to be installed and the coach to be painted. I toured the plant in 1995 for research on school bus construction and they gave us a complete tour of the whole Fort Valley complex. The amount of time that it took to make them help justify the price .
I could use help with my levelers as the HwH system is not functioning properly,raised one side to change tire may have extended to far,over filled reservoir and can't find valves to release to let go back up,I have 1998 450 Cummins 40 or 43 LX blue bird,love coach
Hello Randy, I’m newly subscribed to your channel. My wife and I are just retired and are looking for a reliable wonder-lodge made in the 80’s no longer than approx 35 feet. My parents had an awesome life in motor-homing full time for the last 15 years. During that time they never missed any special events…. My wife and I are very active and are thinking about enjoying traveling the U.S. Are there any wonder lodge RV’s that you can recommend that are reliable if properly maintained? I prefer an RV without pop-outs only because my folks experience problems with leakage and mold. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my commentary. Al Gelpi
you are right sir i have a1984 33 fcrb parts are available if not you fab something built in backups make this rv one of a kind i am just glad i did not have to pay for it
Wanderlodge is a cool coach. Not even close to the best. The best coach on the road is a Liberty. Prevost bus, all stainless steel frame. Lifetime warranty against squeaks and rattles for the original owners. The Rolls Royce of motorhomes.
Randy you’ve helped me a few times by phone and your advice is always spot on and much appreciated. Since you mentioned linking our own videos here I have provided a link below from the oil change on my 3208. Thanks again. th-cam.com/video/1CLL08Z3zj0/w-d-xo.html
Wow! The legendary Randy Dupree? As a former WL WB owner, you were a life saver. Carry on, sir!!
Hey Randy, great video and it's nice to put a face with the name I've seen on the WOG.
Great subject and video!
While not myths there are some additional great things about Wanderlodges. They are one of the safest coaches on the road and because of their construction design there is no skin delamination like fiberglass coaches have.
Great videos! Thanks for sharing your insights and many years of experience. For those who have not made it to Pine Mountain, it gives us some idea of the legend behind the name on WOG.
Thanks Jeff
Thanks Randy...you've already been helpful as I consider the '06 450 here in Florida.
Coach Parts is GREAT! He has always pulled through for me!
Nice to be able to put a face with the posts on the forum.
Can you recommend someone to do a pre buy in Georgia? Acworth to be exact.
Thanks Randy! Great video. Hope you make it to Q this year. We will be there in our 82FC35.
Isn’t this argument going on the WOG right now? Allison, Cummins, Detroit, Bendix, Rockwell, on and on. Dan just got me a windshield. Fiberglass!!!! Best part my wife found ours :-)
This is really good stuff to know ; considering one of these or other older coaches but am concerned about availability and knowledge of people who could work on one
Great talk Randy! Soon as we figure out how, we’re gonna put a link to you & Gino’s Garage on the #Buoy4AK page! 😎
Thanks Randy!!!
Nice video, yes I have a BMC and have very few problems..the 8.3 Cummins is really a work horse...and I use the WOG when ever I have a question... Thanks again...
I work at the national parts distribution warehouse for Bluebird bus in Delaware, Ohio. The Wanderlodges must have been manufactured at a separate location not Fort Valley? I've been with Bluebird 6 years so the Wanderlodge is new to me.AL B in Ohio.
I can tell you ,as fact, that Wanderlodge bodies were made in the same building as the school buses . After the body was put on the chassis , it was sent across the street to the Wanderlodge building for the interior to be installed and the coach to be painted. I toured the plant in 1995 for research on school bus construction and they gave us a complete tour of the whole Fort Valley complex. The amount of time that it took to make them help justify the price .
DD engine, suspension/brake work, highly recommend Bus Grease Monkey, west of Nashville TN.
Was wondering if you had any 1983 pt dealer books
I just found your video and I love it. I’d like to buy one in Lexington Kentucky, but let me know and thanks.
I could use help with my levelers as the HwH system is not functioning properly,raised one side to change tire may have extended to far,over filled reservoir and can't find valves to release to let go back up,I have 1998 450 Cummins 40 or 43 LX blue bird,love coach
another fine job randy.thank you.
Now when I get the inevitable "How do you find parts?" questions, I know where to refer them!
Thank you very much for these videos.
My pleasure!, thanks for watching.
Hello Randy, I’m newly subscribed to your channel. My wife and I are just retired and are looking for a reliable wonder-lodge made in the 80’s no longer than approx 35 feet. My parents had an awesome life in motor-homing full time for the last 15 years. During that time they never missed any special events…. My wife and I are very active and are thinking about enjoying traveling the U.S. Are there any wonder lodge RV’s that you can recommend that are reliable if properly maintained? I prefer an RV without pop-outs only because my folks experience problems with leakage and mold.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my commentary.
Al Gelpi
I agree, the best coach ever built.
I've always wanted one
you are right sir i have a1984 33 fcrb parts are available if not you fab something built in backups make this rv one of a kind i am just glad i did not have to pay for it
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A good myth I hear is that these are converted school buses.
Ohh yeah,i forgot about that one,comparing a wanderlodge to a school bus is like comparing air force 1 to a piper cub.
Wanderlodge is a cool coach. Not even close to the best.
The best coach on the road is a Liberty. Prevost bus, all stainless steel frame. Lifetime warranty against squeaks and rattles for the original owners. The Rolls Royce of motorhomes.
Randy you’ve helped me a few times by phone and your advice is always spot on and much appreciated. Since you mentioned linking our own videos here I have provided a link below from the oil change on my 3208. Thanks again.
th-cam.com/video/1CLL08Z3zj0/w-d-xo.html
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