Hi All,
1988 Wanderlodge PT40
VIN: 1BBCNBK88JFO79239
Mfr. Date: 6/26/88
By: Bluebird Body Co.
40'
DD 8V92TA
Allison MTB 748 4-Speed Transmission with Output Retarder
approx. 92,000 miles
GVWR: 44,000 lbs.
300 gal. fuel tank
200 gal. fresh water
100 gal. gray
100 gal. black
Xantrex inverter (not sure how big)
12.5 KW Diesel Generator
3 13.5K BTU roof airs w/ 1K Heat Strips
3 50K BTU Automotive heaters for living space
6 6V House batteries in Series/Parallel Connected to supply 660 AmpHours @ 12V
Tires are in pretty good shape
Factory conversion, looks original, dated but in pretty good shape
This was on an RV dealer's lot for $90K. We have seen similar (in age & mileage) WanderLodge coaches FSBO on the net listed for $45K-$60K.
Does anyone know the history of this coach? What would be a reasonable price for this coach in today's market? I am listening to many of you say that the bus market is so low. But would a dealer be willing to go low?
Thanks to anyone who can help.
Mike
Hi Mike,
First off I know nothing about the Wonderlodge values these days but..
my guess is a dealer in his right mind would take ANYTHING offered in this market!
Shoot I'd offer $25,000! What they gonna do say no? If so raise it a little.
;D BK ;D
I think a Wanderlodge is way more in the Class A Motorhome arena, for all it's bus heritage - people don't look at them as converted buses, really, since they really aren't factory conversions. They really are factory built motorhomes that happen to be based on a bus structure. That said, the Class A motorhome market is pretty down too. My take is it's worth what you decide it's worth. You can compare to a lot of S&S moho's, or to Newell's, or to pro-converted Prevost's. Bottom line is, it's a 24 year old motorhome, the motorhome stuff is either well maintained and good to go, or not, same with all the electrics, gennie, inverter. The value could range from $20K to what they are asking. My gut is saying around $40K, no more than that.
Ask the guys at the Wanderlodge forum, they probably know the unit and can offer great advice.
Brian
Having played the RV MCI, Eagle and now Foretravel games, I would be thinking in the $30-$45k range for that age, one issue for the BlueBird RV, some folks love them and the more educated/experienced RV types stear away from then due to the rusting (all metal body) and handling, think school/local transit type vehilce, the RV is a modified school bus, they have eye apeal, but sooner or later you will realize what it is.
But it is your money, have a ball, you only go around once.
Cheers
We toured around some of the used rv/car/toy lots here at Yuma, and saw a Newell coach....I think it was a 92 with an 8V-92 500HP and Allison Auto. Needed some new 24.5 tires, but just gorgeous shape otherwise. Did not hear it run.
Sign on it says new was $900K plus, was asking $90K used, reduced to $55K.
It looked to be very well cared for.
If I didnt have Papabus, and had an extra $50K floating around...........................
Mark
Here is a link with another 1988 PT40 for $49K, with a lot of recent upgrades. Also, according to the history section in 1988 the PT40 came in 96" and 102" widths.
http://www.vintagebirds.com/bill-bd.htm (http://www.vintagebirds.com/bill-bd.htm)