Does the jack extend fully under air pressure only? I bought one, but it doesn’t seem to extend more than 3 to 4 inches.

WOW well done !!! congrats and thank you for sharing!!

Very Nice! I love the LED strips I guess you call them, as you can conceal them, and then illuminate un-expected spaces. It feels like it adds more space too! As an electrician, I've installed a ton of LED 8mm strip, and so much fun what you can do. Years ago before LED, was the rope light. It was great until some bulbs went out. You've done a great job! I hope you just enjoy this Wanderlodge! Oh there are days I feel I should try and buy one. The pre DEF world is so much better. Also built so well. My project I have a 40 FT but because it was a Red Cross bus, they had a second door back behind the rear axle. Which takes a lot of space with the steps, but I love it. Makes me think if I was looking at getting a Wanderlodge I like the mid-entry. Either way, all the Wanderlodges, and BMC were so well made. I'll take whatever I could get. And what is available in the market is diminishing. What a great project you chose! Enjoy, God bless! AL in CT

question i have a 1995 WB42 need tires all the way around can i run 295 75 22.5 ? thanx

Super Wow. Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Wow! Very Nice! A lot of man hours on this, and it shows! Looks brand new! Enjoy it! God bless! Al from CT

Looks amazing, great job!

Happy News Years! Best to you for the New Year! This project is amazing! I'm learning a lot! I have a 2002 Bluebird, what was a Red Cross blood collection bus-been converting it to a RV, working on since 2016. Many similar things. I ponder just buying a Wanderlodge or BMC, as I'm getting older, and want to retire/explore, seeing you work on this clues me in a bit if I made that decision! The Wanderlodge have been really well thought out and a strong platform. Does yours have Jakebrake, or driveline retarder? Since my bus is FC I have a Telma driveline retarder. We replaced it in 2017. Is a lifesaver on brakes, as I live on hill. Driving in northern PA hills on the hwy was a brake saver. Thanks for sharing! God bless! AL from CT

We’re hoping to be at Q this year. I’ll be very interested in your clear coat solution. My bus needs the same around the roof. For the long extension / breaker bar solution, I use a 10 ton jack stand to rest the extension on, raising and showering for the different lug positions while torquing to 500 ft lbs. It’s not as conveniently portable as what you have made, but hopefully I never have to torque a lug nut while on the road.

i see your feeling better! nice work!!

What did you do to stay off the rivets with buffer?

Incredible work. That rig has come a long way. Ill give that glass polish a try.

beautiful!!

Great video…just had my pump replaced and the exhaust elbow was rotted despite the low miles. I really appreciate your “just get in there and do it” mindset

check that fan blade closely for cracks,i have found a few cracked ones.

Wow! Fancy! Looks great!

Wow. Beautiful. That guy wears his job.

Your engine looks amazing.

the tag lug nuts are made by euclid,i posted a catalog on WOG some time back.

Swell... at least I know what I'm up against! Just bought a '97 WB - in real estate lingo - a handyman special. In automotive parlance - a beater. Fortunately, the only tile that's left is in the kitchen (I think).

Impressive job man, thanks for sharing.

I’d like to have those old thermostats if you kept them.

They Micro-Air thermostats are $230 each. The thermostat not in the video that was on order is linked here: a.co/d/fSj90R3

Very nice, need to fix a couple on mine

Thank you for sharing this! Great idea! I gotta try this myself ! God bless! Enjoy the Wanderlodge!

Wow it sure shows the leaks right away!!

I got rid of all of them, humming 'gone!

Thanks!! good work,have a big time!!

Do you have model # or a source where you got the Racor primer pump ?

Well thought out roof install. I see you offset the panels to the left to still allow someone to walk by them. Looking forward to the next video. I Have an FC but don't have goat rails.

We've taken a long ride from Tincup that went over three passes. Also, on my YT page, I have a video of a family friend serenading moose near Tincup toward Union Park.

Just be aware the Colorado muzzeloading hunting season dates are Sept 14-22. And archery season is most of the month of September. Union Park and the areas north and south of your site will have hunting activity during your stay. Please be courteous to the hunters and I hope the hunters are courteous too.

why yes! its a great spot! Beautiful!Thanks for hosting the rally!

I know this was a year ago, but I just had the same happen at a rest stop in Malvern Arkansas in April 2024. Wife was driving, and we decided to switch drivers. As I get in and headed towards the on-ramp I immediately noticed the PS was gone. Quickly shut it dow and checked behind the tag axle on our 91 WB and found what would be a large portion of the hydraulic fluid on the ground. The rest was all over my Jeep, and the back of the bus. All of my big wrenches were at home in Oregon (which will never happen again), so I had to call a mobile mechanic for the first time ever. He was able to remove the hose using a pipe wrench and vice grips (😮). We drove to the local NAPA and had a new one made. Filled up the reservoir, tested, and were on our way. I noticed another was was a bit sketch when checking his work and vowed to replace all of them when we got home. You seem like a rather fastidious guy. I would advise you do the same. My bus only has 90K on it, yet all of the 33 year old hoses were in less than good condition. The cloth wrapped hoses were all quite weak, and the rubber hoses were cracked revealing the inner webbing. Including the one that blew in Arkansas, I have had 7 new hoses made (including the section from the pump to the intersection between it and the run to the steering gear - which I believe is the one that blew on your coach). Im enjoying your channel. We have very similar upgrading experiences. Keep up the good work!

Great job

Beautiful job

I love watching all your videos… I have a 91 that I’m doing all the same things as you. Fortunately for me I’m a few steps behind you so your videos are an awesome resource!! I saw your interview on nogaswelcomeaboard. Is it possible to get a copy of the wiring diagram that you created. I would be happy to pay a fair price. I have all my batteries, two xantrex 3000watt inverters, solar, dc to dc etc etc. I think I have it all figured out but your wiring diagram would probably be helpful.

Chris - Wow! That’s complicated & a lot of work compared to what I did 7 years ago… to power my front A/C off the inverter/batteries! Here’s why I say that - In original configuration, the M380 only has a single inverter, and both the front and rear A/Cs run off the Left half of its AC breaker panel. That side is powered ONLY from either Shore OR the generator. Which one of those two is used, is controlled by the Lyght auto transfer box. If off-grid without the generator running, nothing on the left side is powered including the two A/C’s. The Right side of that AC panel receives its power from the bypass circuit inside the Magnum and it automatically selects the source depending on what’s available. To get inverter AC power, obviously it must be turned ON. To power the Front A/C from either shore/gen OR the coach batteries thru the inverter, I simply switched the Front A/C Breaker to the right side of my AC breaker panel. Problem solved with no major rewiring like your setup. I also installed a Micro Air electronic soft start to limit A/C power draw during compressor startup. It all works perfectly even though the original A/C units are power hogs. Again, if Shore or Generator AC is available, the inverter sees that and passes it thru to the panel’s right side. If I want to use the front A/C off my batteries, no problem as long as the other loads are check and reduced if needed. This works best mid-day since the solar can almost simultaneously replace the amps used by the A/C. Would it not have been easier for you (& eliminated most of those relays) if you had used each Magnum’s internal bypass circuit to feed the two A/C’s, one from the #1 inverter and the other from the #2?

Great job

Thanks for the video - Need to do it on my 94 bird - any idea of the sound reduction when complete?

Thanks for the video explanation Chris!!! Now I know what is causing the humming in my 94WB and how to get my wife to stop being mad at me for it when we are trying to sleep!!!

Nice work Chris, you explained it well and should help out some other folks. Say hi to Kevin, guessing it might be the same Kevin I know, since you are talking about a 97 WB.

Great explanation. Now I can understand why my inverter isn’t working and why I hear a constant humming. Now to chase it all down. 1988 WB

You're exactly the kind of owner I'd love to buy my motorhome from!

Dang nice job!

Wow, impressed with your handiwork as always!

I really appreciate the videos you put out. I’m going through a 91 WB40 and these have been super helpful. My generator exhaust is binding so I was going to remake the exhaust pipes and redo the insulation while I was in there. I’m also doing the engine bay like you did and I’ll be doing all the roof maintenance also…

nicely done!!

Brand?

Wow! That's an amazing job! You've given me some ideas.