Wanderlodge suffering from lack of use.

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The beautiful Wanderlodge needs some catching up on some seriously deferred maintenance and lack of use. Lots of work getting accomplished this week on the Wanderlodge.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

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[@jeffreyjackson174]

Hi Scott that's big job l know that guy's wallet should be having a earth wake jeff u guys are greatj don't hurt to bad lots of work jeff jackson

[@fw1421]

You have a good looking St Bernard. Big lap dogs!❤️❤️❤️

[@BarryTsGarage]

Thanks Scott - keep the content coming! You make it easy to want to learn more about these buses even without ever having had one! 👍🏻

[@proehm]

Pool Noodles from the Dollar Store will help protect your head from the slides (Awning arms too...)

[@davidj4662]

Not sure why the slide is out while they're working on it.

[@peterg.8245]

@@davidj4662 because they’re living in it

[@natevanlandingham1945]

@@peterg.8245 I was going to say the same thing

[@harriettedaisy2233]

@@peterg.8245 They could retract it while actively working under the slide.

[@longliner205a4]

You can buy actual slide out corner protectors and they are a few dollars each.

[@SuperSolo67]

Another great video. I just wanted to talk to you about your tire dolly. I recently purchased the same model for changing my 12 year old Michelin tires. They still looked great by the way. Always covered and coated with 303 Aerospace protectant. Anyway the dolly just didn't work like I expected and come to find out I assembled it wrong. I just noticed the same thing with yours, the angle brackets that hold the rollers should be over the top of the tube frame. Anyway simple fix just remount the handle and you get much better leverage under the tire.

[@tomblackwell9496]

Wanderkodge used 1/2" od tubing, which is a refrigeration size. Refrigeration supply houses have both flare and sweat fittings. For sure pex is the product to use for RV repair. 1/2" od is the only refrigeration size that does not have a match with the plumbing sizes which are ID, rather than OD.

[@kw9509]

Hey Scott, that water inlet is both a check valve and pressure regulator. If you have any marine supply shops near you they will have that in stock usually. Made by a company called Jabsco.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I'm glad I have a 22 foot travel trailer. It's easy enough for me to do most of the maintenance items. One of the biggest factors I like is that it has no slides. Some RV parks spaces are so limited that many can't even put their slides out all the way.

[@MrBirdnose]

Yeah, I stay in a lot of National Forest Campgrounds. Many of them are really tight. I wouldn't have much use for slides.

[@chrisreed26]

Wanderlodge. The stuff nightmares are made of. Once my dream RV but turned into a huge nightmare! I bought a 1983 35FCSB in 2006 for $20K invested $12K more and she was STILL not able to make it two miles! It too he set for years. The air cleaner had a huge rats nest inside it that it’s a wonder it even ran. I had always dreamed of a Wanderlodge of this vintage as a kid in the 80’s. Well I got my dream. Handed to me on a silver spray painted cardboard platter that was falling apart haha. Of course had I known you back in 2006 I bet you could have had her road ready in a day! ( It kept getting air in the fuel system and stalling at stops) RVStevetravels had one at the same time back then and we both enjoyed messing with our Bird’s!

[@Torsee]

Gorgeous Bus! Glad it’s in capable hands.

[@BlindBatG34]

That bus is going to ride nice once you are done!

[@AlisonFort]

Leroy travels in style❤️

[@busnutbiker]

Good job guys. before I got my bus I looked at a few WL and they where all in similar condition as this one... lack of use and needing much. Knowing that I would have to put a ton of time and money into any bus I bought, I chose to go older and do total rebuild. Great Channel Thanks!

[@richardcline1337]

Seeing all of that damage caused by a blown tire sure brings back memories. My late wife (21+ years) and I had bought and refurbished on old Allegro motor home and were on our way to a family reunion when the right inside dual blew out, taking a lot of the plumbing for the tanks and the generator exhaust with it. We had a big impact wrench on board but the moron that changed the tires last must have thought that if a little tight is good a LOT of tight is much better. After an hour of working with it we still had not managed to get the lug nuts free so we could put the spare tire on. By this time a cousin came looking for us and saw us pulled into a closed food store. He tried for another forty five minutes before the lug nuts finally broke loose and the tire could be changed. That poor Onan generator got a real workout that night. All went fine until the next time we made along trip with the coach and on the way back we were within sight of the County line and the left front tire exploded! This time it ripped the leveling jack off of that side. It took a while but finally got the tire changed and the next day I took the coach down and had every tire on it replaced and the lug nuts torqued to specs, not having them "welded" on as had been done before. The Allegro had all Generals on it but I made sure that would be the last time that brand would ever be put on anything I owned. We finally sold the coach shortly before my wife was diagnosed with cancer. I sure miss that thing and all the adventured we had with it.

[@GinosGarageUSA]

Good job guys.. I have done pretty much all that work over time on my bus and its a bunch of work. The leak up front could also be the hydraulic line to the power steering, if its engine oil then that's what is is.. could be the generator fuel line though.. mine had a leak on both of those. Glad to see a mini Wanderlodge rally...

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Generator fuel line i believe

[@stretch44875]

Plenty of wanderlodge repair to see on your channel Gino. I've also done all there same stuff to my 91.

[@GinosGarageUSA]

@@stretch44875 Thanks for watching... New video will be out tomorrow of some of the work I did this weekend.

[@shackamerica8985]

to get "all" the cones on the axle to come out without pulling, beat the axle in and the rebound will push the cones out far enough so you can spilt them with a screwdriver and they come off the stud wa-la!

[@stretch44875]

I've been squeezed under my 91 wanderlodge a bunch. Front end, all new shocks, shoes, drums, air bags, bearings, seals, generator hoses, rear shocks, drums, shoes, seals, air bvb ags, brake hoses, etc.... lot of work!

[@rogermoody1]

Saw this wander lodge in Knox co Tn at the truck stop getting a hose replaced (nice inside )

[@orangecrush0214]

Love to see you all working on an old Wanderlodge, especially since we got a 1988 wb for full timing during the pandemic last year. Eventually we'll be headed from FL to the West Coast and Mexico when it's more responsible to travel. Would love to get a systems safety check before leaving the States :) (Thankfully, we already put on all new Michelins). Leroy on the way to the vet is a study in stoic resolve- he's adorable!

[@silverperzon]

That intro of the bus arriving in the beginning looked like something out of Jurassic Park The Lost World.

[@victoryfirst2878]

The wanderlodge is the Bentley of buses. Second to none for sure.

[@justfun985]

I remember an uncle that had his St. Bernard ride in the back seat of his car. In Kansas. In the summer(90-100). The dog dreuled in the heat everywhere in the car, particularly on the top of the front seat. I cringed getting in the car to go work the fields for him.

[@tucobenedicto109]

I like watching fixing up of these buses/Wanderlodges. Love the one with the speaker system. This video and the repairs on your truck help me with my car. I switched my bell to ring as it was not like that. But your video;s populate a lot on my page. :) Koni they use those on hte trians and have a loose strap so if it brakes it does not fall and hit the third rail! For sideways train car movement. Also love hte milwaukee tools.

[@simonjones7785]

nice clean looking back end on that one

[@shackamerica8985]

The easiest way to pull tires from a bus or TT is to get an old aluminum street sign, pour a little old motor oil on the middle of the sign, slide it under the wheel, lower appropriately to minimal touch and the tire will slide straight out with minimal pull...........Used to do this when pulling axle, drum and all without any disassembly except axle brg to get to brakes..........don't need a tire dolly !

[@ListerMotorsports]

getting back onthe road with our SP36 Wanderlodge .. Awesome Machines !!

[@Andy-qo6rq]

Loved the videos new subscriber just going through back catalogue. Brings back so many memories working on my dads lorry he was an owner operator but sadly passed in 2000 great memories working on my dads lorry as a 14 yr old. I’m in my 60’s now but would still love to pop over the pond from England and help you on the busses. 😂👍

[@johngoodwyn8246]

Lot's of Help...... Great Job BGM !

[@thecheeta]

I saw this 'Bird for sale on BBBB. Really sad to know that so much had been put into it, and then it was just left to sit. I was really confused for a while because the front of the bus *looked* like an 88, but the headlight surround is completely different. Looks nice! That will be a fantastic Wanderlodge one she's all cleaned up. Great work, and thanks Michael for keeping her going.

[@stretch44875]

They put a ton of work into it, bumpers, headlight panel, slideout, paint, etc. I kinda like the orginal look of the 88-90 WB

[@scottums5427]

I saw it there too

[@sch4074]

Years ago I bought a 74 Airstream. Hadn’t been winterized - the seller lied and said it was. Hooked it up to water and leaks everywhere. I tried to find copper fittings to fix the leaks and couldn’t find any. I thought the copper pipes were a special size even though that made no sense. Why would Airstream do that? Turns out copper expands before it bursts and may not even burst at that spot. So the copper was standard size but expanded by freezing. Bet that is what you have.

[@stretch44875]

Remember seeing this for sale, truly one of a kind with the slide in a 88 wanderlodge

[@soillife1]

He will certainly enjoy that Blue Bird 🐦 An 88 Regardless of what has been spent. The bus will only be worth so much. So keep it and enjoy 😉😌😊

[@alan6832]

I was thinking along those lines. Something that needs 20 grand of work shouldn't be worth 50 grand.

[@mikemiura1289]

First day of watching BGM!! Fantastic channel, keep up the great work!

[@whotknots]

That does it Scott! Wheel bays are hard hat areas from now on!! 😁

[@boooshes]

You guys make all the difference for owners like this.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

One thing about the Cummins is the compressor coolant lines are steel. I remember this coach when it was for sale. One of a kind.

[@simsjef]

The saying fire in the hole has been replaced by Jerry in the hole. Another great bus video.

[@richpickard1680]

What a great channel so much to learn

[@br1022]

What did you set the Koni shocks to for firmness, 1-5 where 5 is the firmest setting. Also, the mounting nuts should be tightened to no more than 1-3/4" between inside of washers. From Koni: TIGHTEN THE SHOCK NUTS UNTIL A DEMENSION OF 1-3/4" INSIDE OF WASHERS IS ATTAINED AND NO MORE…. Also, the tag axle should have the Euclid E5554-L and E5554-R nuts with the nipples or you will be having to tighten them often before they break off studs or a wheel comes loose.

[@matthewames3864]

Hey Scott, I really appreciate you making the videos . I understand most of this stuff because of my background in trucking . I really enjoy learning from you. I really want to find a bus to rescue on day in a field . Maybe that will be my lucky day video together.

[@DrewFixIt]

Geez that Wonderlodge is just damn beautiful and I am sure that she will be running sweet once Scott’s hands are done with it!!!

[@robertphx1]

I love that old-time tan phone jack on the electrical panel!! Kids....ask your grandparents for an explanation if you need one. Ha ha.

[@peterg.8245]

My MIL had to explain a typewriter after telling the cousins how she eats corn on the cob 🤣

[@richardcline1337]

Haven't seen that style jack in many years. The block underneath is the same four wire screw terminals that were used for many, many years with the old rotary dial phones. They just changed the cover when the modular phone was introduced.

[@ajdahun]

recommend slicing n dicing a pool noodle up tp tape onto the slideout corner

[@siemenstraffic]

13:49 Ouch! That must had hurt!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Wanderlodge tags do one of three things. Most just let off the air bags and scrub in a turn. A few will lift, rare. Very few will steer. Bluebird nuked the steering tag (way too complicated) and had a recall. They welded the linkage and made them like the first type, just air off and scrub. Too many had been turning the wheels different direction etc. They didn't work very well. Many owners who own steer tags will get them working again. I wish I had a set. Jeff will correct me if I missed anything. I think I right.

[@DLTJR1959]

That is what I understand also Christopher. I let the air off our 450 tag in a tight turn. They reinflate at 15 MPH. Do get a little scrubbing.

[@rwg63]

Just a note for your safety, buy some noodle floats, cut them length ways and put them on slide outs when your working on busses with slides open

[@snuffysmiff]

Yep, that's a first! I've never seen a slide-out on a Wanderlodge before. According to a family member and former employee, Wanderlodge seemed to think they were too heavy and not worth the complexity. Ask anyone who has ever had one that wouldn't retract and you'll understand. They're built much better nowadays. A real shame such a gorgeous Wanderlodge was so neglected by it's previous owner(s) ...

[@hotpuppy1]

Note to those who don't know what they are doing or THINK they know what they are doing: Have the RV dealer do the winterizing/dewinterizing. If they screw it up, it's THEIR dime. Same for all the other regular service--go to the dealer or go to BusGreaseMonkey. It costs way more to have to go and fix everything because you neglected it or id it wrong. This is heavy truck service, not your Ford econobox.

[@ckm-mkc]

I don't know about bus Koni shocks, but some of the car models have lifetime warranty and are rebuildable....

[@HainjeDAF]

Well, buses need to roll. No shock will survive long periods of sitting still.

[@dennisevans2677]

Add tell tails on the under side of the tip outs. Let them hang down so that your eyes can see them to remind your brain that something is above you.

[@deniseshephard3347]

This Bus is a beauty I wonder the people who will be using it will they just be using it for holidays

[@jamesshanks2614]

I noticed the camshaft for the front axel was over 48% meaning the brakeshoes are should be replaced as well as the brake drums. I know there not cheap but consider what they are protecting ( you and your Daughter ). Food for thought.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

No it’s not adjusted. There is no brake drum on it.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I'd love to bring my 97 bluebird bookmobile conversion up there. I'd help so I could learn my new home.

[@ListerMotorsports]

i would have put my slides in while you guys were working in that area.. you can live just fine with the slides in for a few hours...

[@jdeltoro518]

You will work your magic again and give it life

[@matsuyamarockers]

I know a fella that works for the friction division of the same company that owns Koni shocks. Highly automated production technology.

[@pierheadjump]

Wheel studs are fine thread & will gall if mistreated. Particularly with cheap nuts. Wire brush & clean - grease/nevr seeze & the problem evaporates. And three times a year- squirt spray lube du jour ⚓️

[@krz8888888]

That's different! Thanks

[@Digital-Dan]

That electrical panel needs to be completely replaced, and the non-power stuff (coax, telephone) relocated.

[@MrBirdnose]

That mixing of high voltage and low voltage electric really stood out for me too. I get that the rules are looser for RVs, but it still made me cringe.

[@BruceBergman]

No Spring Brakes on the front axle. Emergency brakes 15:38

[@flir67man84]

Awesome video today.. business picking up fast

[@captsam54]

Love those Wanderlodges.. I get to deal w/ blowouts, plumbing and electrical damage.. But not on a Bus.... not yet anyway..

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

I see this wonderlodge is as fun to work on as my 86 fleetwood limited.... Its easier to go to the dentist for a root canal then work on it.... You have to have the patience of Jobe to work on these coaches.... Doc

[@fw1421]

It’s amazing that people buy a high end bus like this,invest tons of money into upgrades,use it a little then park it and let it degrade. Then the next owner buys it,and has to spend more big bucks to fix all the problems. Do these people have a pre-purchase inspection done on them,or just buy it and pray there’s no big issues hiding? These Wanderlodges are gorgeous busses.

[@harveynailbanger]

Thats probably 5/8 tubing sized copper. You can swage it to proper hard copper size, but changing to pex is the way to go. Survives bad winterization much better...

[@MrBirdnose]

Copper can also work harden from vibration, pex never will.

[@clarinetman100]

It looked like one of the Scenicruiser's tires was low. Thought the bus had all new tires.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I tested the parking brake holding ability and the drive axle tire dug gravel out from under it. Brake held tire spun. Parking Brake is on the tag axle not many buses are like that

[@robertbrewer2190]

what is sticking out of tire at 9:09?? I hope they got this cheap! Who knows what is wrong and how to diagnose it. Well, you do!

[@MWestern-m4g]

Tag axle has been "Out of Service" says Scott!!! That was pretty unused eh?

[@mytwocoins]

Leroy “Pardon me can you just open the door please”

[@fw1421]

Did you consider putting a work pit in when you were planning the slab for the shop? It sure would be handy,rather than crawling around under the busses.

[@tabcreedence6553]

Ice tea and tater tots, the idea food for working on a 1980's RV

[@GarnettM]

Not sure if you have them in stores but using Pex there`s a fitting that`s quite forgivable with many older and newer water systems called sharkbite it accepts the Pex or blue Aluma flex water hose or the white interior lines even use it with copper , Geez this things Tag sure was fussy hey ?

[@flick22601]

I think if that was my Wanderlodge, I'd move that water fill away from the electric.

[@reginaldbyrd8073]

5:18 If that tag tire blows can it cause a electrical fire?

[@rnreajr9184]

I would worry less about the tag blowing while parked, which is when you would be plugged into shore power. The water flowing into the power box would concern me, though.

[@fixt100]

Jerry has a v good attitude in face of this, i hope he keeps and uses this bus for a long time.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It’s michaels bus. Jerry is the other Wanderlodge owner helping a lot on this project

[@fixt100]

@@BusGreaseMonkey even bttr i hope they go traveling together and share some scenery

[@59cabover97]

11:10 that's always my luck when I to catch oil or keep something clean

[@jeffbyrd7976]

I so want a pit. I have a friend that has a shop with a pit. I go use his shop when I am servicing the bus. Watching you all struggling under these creatures makes me realize what a headache. I am about the same size as you Scott.

[@kantaralak.billlbill1857]

Just thinking the same thing

[@lt1nut]

You may find an issue with building code and I wouldn't be surprised if your homeowners insurance co has a hard time with it since they seem to not like everything. I'd also be mindful of groundwater, you may need a sump crock and pump. I'm trying not to be a buzz-kill..

[@jeffbyrd7976]

@@lt1nut I live in the country and ranch. So I don't ask, don't care, non of their stinking business :)

[@pettyfogger2305]

Jerry is a PRINCE!

[@itsmephil2255]

After watching a few B.G.M. videos I can't believe these beasts still use drum brakes I thought discs would have been more efficient

[@pettyfogger2305]

POOL NOODLE for the slide edges with a bit of duct tape to fasten it.

[@simonjones7785]

I have the same trouble with my white T shirts

[@glennsmith6108]

Try using odor free kerosene for a cleaning solvent, works better than diesel and does not stink.

[@BruceBergman]

Check the Spindles! 8:38

[@mauriceclemens3286]

It amazes me tow tiny the shocks are for the weight they are dealing with.

[@paularnold4981]

Can't imagine going to all the trouble of owning a bus. All the maintenance! Another item on the list of "toys" for grown up men to play with.

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day, Kevin here from Australia. Some great footage made for an awesome video. Q. Any chance of a tour of the wonderlodge. ✌ Peace

[@mattgreven7615]

Must've been a rather loose ride on the way to you!

[@bobbywright2100]

Is there a video of the new parts and a finished complete job video on the bus

[@waynep343]

a 7/8 bolt and a nut thru the top of the ball joint press allows pushing better on the collars.. have a look at the bolt and square washer on my ball joint press.. i.imgur.com/eatuSyh.jpg also stops it from going off angle.. if you bent your forcing screw.. you can get replacements thru OTC there is a parts catalog online if you need it..

[@johnmartin2079]

Greasemonkey you didn't show the proper adjustment of the front koni shocks on that wanderlodge xxv , the reason for that shock on those old BB is anti porposing

[@jeffdelano5084]

Good video looks tough but you guys kill it

[@dp.oennismaurer205]

Leroy said,dad I've got a doctor's appt. to go to.I'll be back to check w/ you & Tyler to see about the work done. Ma and I gotta' leave now.Which way do we go??I'll be back, save my regular spot for me when I come home. Gotta' check out that Wanderlodge when I get back.

[@dcallan812]

Poor dog he looks like a really really sad mascot. sat in the car. 🤣🤣 2x👍

[@adequatebus8280]

Having that slab is a luxury. -C

[@daveclancy2574]

I’m wondering if you would give me an opinion ? A 1975 Prevost , 8V71. 5 sad manual , What should I be looking at before purchase? It looks good on the net , but ........... ya never know ! I’m out on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.....

[@psavel274]

Cool that Koni's are OEM on there. Worlds better than any Monroe, or Gabriel junk. I love my Koni's and Bilstein's. I use them on plenty of track cars and they rock. Shame this bus sat so long. 'Lot Rot' is the worst thing for any vehicle.

[@ajpodejko]

Did the slide out have any leak issues? Every "after thought " slide out I've run across had a gasket issue.

[@glenscheible]

Don't know why anybody would drive with the tires in that shape. Cost him a pretty penny to fix what tore up with blowout. $50,000 another $20,000 and looks like that is just a start. Glad He has you to work on it.

[@peterg.8245]

On the way to the tire shop... a lot of work or expense to have them changed on site.

[@terryborden2796]

Get some "pool noodles" from your local dollar store, slit them down one side and slip them on the edges of the slide outs. Saves damage to your head and body!

[@aussiebloke609]

Did that bus go to a place that "works on trucks and tyres"...? That was messed up.