For sale – Wanderlodge 83FC35

Currently in Connecticut - Late 1983 model year 35ft FC - 250 HP Turbo - 125,000 miles – side bath, rear side bed, electric retarder, 3 roof top AC’s, 3 LP heaters – good condition – many, many upgrades - over $29,000 in repairs, updates and upgrades to the mechanical systems throughout the coach in the last 4 years - total investment of over $49K since 2002. Asking $35,400 - 860-282-1994 or e-mail hsaddock@hotmail.com

This was a Texas coach until 12/2002 when we moved her to Connecticut (we specifically looked for a southern coach to minimize the potential of under carriage rust). Over the last few years she has had numerous systems repaired or upgraded. The following is a partial list of repairs/upgrades/enhancements:

1) Rebuilt Perkins engine on 12.5 KW generator in 5/2002

2) Generator brushes, re-core radiator 5/2002

3) 5 suspension Air bags replaced in 12/2002 - other 3 had been recently replaced

4) New Michelin XZ2 Front tires in 2004

5) Headlight relay modification to reduce power draw through dash switch and wiring

6) Replaced Kysor oil pressure sender under dash to stop oil from dripping on my feet

7) Replaced dash light inverters – dash panels now glow as they should

8) Repaired musical horn – new computer chip and exterior speakers

9) New Pioneer DVH-P5000MP radio/DVD/CD/MP3

10) New Cobra CB radio

11) Replaced front Speakers with Infinity Kapa 6.25 component speakers and rear with Infinity 5.25 component speakers

12) GFI modification on electronic control console, coach can now plug into GFI protected outlets with out tripping them

13) Installed new outdoor temperature sensor –clocks/temp sensor work

14) New ballasts in many interior florescent light fixtures

15) Silver ion filter bed media in water filtration system replaced at the factory

16) Upgraded manual valves to new Drain Master electric powered dump valves on holding tanks

17) Replaced/repaired small round vent fans in shower and over stove

18) New Fantastic Fan with auto rain sensor installed in main living area

19) Bendix Cruise Control System repaired – replaced computer and valves

20) Boss 9” color backup monitor and low light color camera

21) Installed AC relay modification to reduce fan power draw through dash switches and wiring

22) New AC compressor, filter/dryer, fans on condenser and converted the system to 134a

23) New Leece-Neville 160 amp alternator and modified the non-standard BB alternator mount to accept standard J-180 alternators

24) Rebuilt CAT idler pulley and AC idler pulley (new bearings)

25) Swing radiator (Dutch door) modification in 2004 to allow easier access to front of engine

26) Installed cooling fan override switch to force engine cooling fan on when desired

27) Rebuilt front sporlan valve so front heater works

28) Rebuilt rear sporlan valve so water stops leaking from water tank when connected to shore water

29) Replaced fuel injector pump shutdown shaft seal, throttle shaft and throttle shaft seal, shutoff solenoid and check valves

30) Replaced many hoses under the dog house – all fuel supply, fuel return, air line from compressor

31) Replaced hand fuel priming pump

32) Replaced all transmission lines

33) New Koni adjustable shocks installed on front, have new Gabriel shocks for the rear but have not installed them yet.

34) Replaced main batteries with 4 Trojan golf cart batteries in the main bank

35) Installed 2500 watt Xantrex RV Inverter/charger with remote monitor, control and automatic generator start when batteries run low (RC7GS) – fused 4/0 cables from battery bank to inverter – with battery temp monitor.

36) Modified generator cooling fan to a two speed configuration to reduce fan noise when full power is not required or when hot temperatures are not present

37) New 2003 Dometic refrigerator

38) New 2003 U-line icemaker

39) Installed two 12v CO monitors, one in rear bedroom and one in front living area

40) Both rear HWH hydraulic leveling jacks replaced with factory overhauled units

41) Most nitrogen gas springs replaced on interior overhead storage compartments

42) New Facet fuel pump at main fuel tank installed

43) Slide out tool box mounting installed in right rear storage compartment

44) Generator “buddy” plug installed to allow another coach to plug into this coach for power or to plug in your house in a power outage

45) Trailer hitch modified to standard 2”sq tube class III

46) Trailer hitch wiring modified to accept industry standard Polk plugs

47) Installed new TV directional antenna

48) Repaired all “fish eye” landing lights

49) New AC shroud on rear roof top AC unit

50) AD-2 Air dryer replaced with rebuilt unit in 2004

While we have performed and extensive number of repairs and upgrades to this coach, there still is plenty more to accomplish (will run perfectly as is but if you desire…) – the interior, except for a hardwood floor in the kitchen area is basically factory original. While typical high BB quality it is “retro” in colors and appearance and depending on your tastes, you may want it updated a bit.

This is a proven road worthy coach, not one that sits in the driveway – Some of our longer excursions include a trip from Texas to Connecticut in 2002. In 2004 we used the coach extensively touring from Connecticut through Alaska, returning through Utah to Connecticut. A few weeks later, it was off to the RITV in Georgia and back to Connecticut. In 2005 we ran from Connecticut to Florida and back and 2006 up into Maine. So far in 2007 we drove her from Connecticut to Kissimmee, Fl and back to Connecticut - her mileage will creep up as we continue to use her.