Wanderlodge last day

[@archstanton9206]

Of all the buses you have worked on over the years for some reason the Wanderlodges seem to steal my heart, every dang time. The kid in me remembers the fun of riding in the SceniCruisers and the highly sought after first seat upper deck, but the adult in me sees those Wanderlodge coaches...and think "what if'. This one was no exception. Beautiful, indeed, and a new lease on life. Well done guys.

[@ronrodgers6531]

Each time I see a test drive video going through town, I wonder if the locals notice the extra vintage bus and RV traffic in town now that Scott lives there.

[@lbroome]

That is a NICE wonderlodge, glad to see it in better health

[@kenbryant2570]

Back in the 70s. I worked part time for a Wanderlodge dealer here in San Diego Cal. I used to love driving those coaches around the country. They road so smooth.

[@CaptainNero]

All those gauges, wow what a dream to drive..👍👍

[@jamesharmon5963]

Y’all need to build a bulkhead to stop the runoff from running across the slab. Love the Wanderlodge I have an 82. Thanks for sharing 👊

[@steelfist65]

That is a gorgeous coach. Great job!

[@2flyabove]

Phew, glad you got that situation under control.

[@tl1024]

What a beautiful rig. I still remember when I was running around the country, seeing those as new & almost new, in shock of what you could have if you had $225k to spend.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

I imagined $125K but are you for real? That is crazy.

[@stretch44875]

Later models were well over 1/2 million

[@michaelmcclown5593]

The Bus Grease Monkey renewing America's classic bus fleet one bus at a time, cheers to you bud 😉.

[@georgecharokee4570]

Nice Job Guys ‼‼‼ Thoroughly Enjoyed this Job and All Jobs that Y'all Do. The Bus Surgeons, That's My Name for Y'all👍🏽😁 ‼‼‼ Looking Forward for the next Surgery Guys👍🏾😜‼‼‼ Stay Safe and Blessed🙏🏾.

[@EcoGreensFarm]

Love the dash layout on these rigs.

[@DrewFixIt]

Great job guys, such a beautiful coach!

[@natevanlandingham1945]

I kept hearing that air dumping and was wondering about air pressure myself

[@kenuber4766]

yeah, he's not much of a driver for sure.

[@jamesshanks2614]

I would say they definitely know who he is as he buys tools and supplies from several local businesses and I’ll bet you they are happy to have his business. Including the local Snap-On dealer. Food for thought

[@imchris5000]

when your wiring doubles as underglow lighting

[@rudolfbenner4802]

Finally located your camp on Google Earth. Love the road tests, Like a mini vacation.

[@proehm]

Tell him there is a control box located in close proximity to the push button panel for the levelers. Almost certainly, the problem is related to it. If the motor is bad, have him DM me, and I will send him the Amazon link for the one that fit mine. (There are a bunch of very similar models.)

[@thatguy2227]

Love all the Wanderlodges. Would be a good episode just to talk about their models, pros & cons etc.

[@markhooton146]

I own one. Had it for 4 years. Never have used it yet.

[@KubotaManDan]

I'm sure it breaks your heart to see your hard work go belly up every time there's a big storm. Gabion wall designs can be highly flexible and are appropriate for any sized project from very small to very large. You can even collect your own stone from your property to reduce cost, they last 50 to 100 years, they use them next to creeks where I live in Pennsylvania, to keep roads from washing away during heavy rain & floods. You can make them yourself using Hog pen panels & heavy gauge wire for tying them & hog rings. Foundations are not needed in most situations. DIY instructions are online. Just take a look. Great job on the Wanderlodge, it was such a death trap when it arrived.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

The jacks power down, spring up. Can't wait to take mine out in a few months. Yow, I was thinking that tire was going to cream the Toyota.

[@phillipgarside4438]

It’s not uncommon for the Hydraulic pump to run hen raising the feet. I have two light tower plants that use the pump to lift and lower the feet. I have also had a ton of smoke come out when the solenoid got stuck and the pump motor was drawing heaps of amps working against a blocked fluid path. He will need to check his pressure relief valve.

[@dp.oennismaurer205]

Great video with comedy added. Scott was laughing so hard when Tyler lost the tire, I thought I was watch ing Moe,Larry, & Curly!! I was waiting for some Nuck, Nuck, Nuck's and soitantly!!! Oops , poor Tyler. I thought the tire was going to roll down the hill. Nice Wanderlodge too!

[@marty0715yt]

He backs up like my wife!! I can't look anymore and she never listens to me sooo. Pretty Funny Scott " Now what do you want me to do?" lol One more ready for the road.

[@bigbandguru]

I always wanted a Wanderlodge, but with what you had to do, I will stick with our class c and enjoy it...

[@marty0715yt]

That trailer makes it a lonnng ride. She seemed to ride super. Lucky Guy finding it. It was time for it to go to someone who will use it.

[@davidthomas4489]

Boy Scott you're laughing so hard when Tyler lost that tire, it's like you were gasping for air! LOL!!

[@Torsee]

Beautiful Screaming Detroit! No sound like it!

[@JohnnyGaona1269]

Love that brand of busses thou it seems there alot more expensive maintenance wise than the other busses

[@eaglebrink]

If you got all these old tires, i would lay en down on their sides next to the pad and fill them with dirt. Stack em up a few feet and you got a nice barrier for the dirt coming down on to the pad.....

[@tucobenedicto109]

Looks like a job for the Kubota! Nice bus.

[@larrym6019]

I think you need to carve a storm bunker into the hillside for safety. Seems like you get more than your fair share of severe weather at that location.

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice job Scott and tyler

[@lloydrobinson7081]

good video, keep them coming

[@markrose9644]

Very nice bus

[@danduhn8328]

Could you give a rundown on the Detroit explaining the good bad and ugly. Thanks

[@davidmccormick1058]

You need to build retainer walls on the side and add concrete to the ditch to prevent it from washing out so easily.

[@UncaDave]

Consider the possibility of using old tires as a riprap barrier/retainer. Dig a trench with the dozer and start laying them in. Just a thought Scott. Nice job on the Wanderlust.

[@galegregory97comcast]

I was thinking your pad should have been higher

[@clintonandrews1538]

Man, that 8V92 makes music!

[@mrad6533]

I really do like the wonderlodge

[@tommussington8330]

I must be a little OCD but the wipers in 2 different positions would drive me nuts. Let me have it for a couple years to test my theory.

[@simonmorris3964]

Well you certainly got your brake check

[@joesalle2964]

good work if you were at my end of the country i would still have my mc 7

[@AdriaanVerburg]

I love the looks of the Wanderlodge.How old were the tires on that bus? I've seen quite a few RVs/Busses for sale with " practically brand new tires on it but when I'd look at the date of MFG they'd be 12 years old. For you who don't know, there's a date on each tire. It'll say 2817 for example, that means the tire was made in the 28th week of 2017. That date is printed in a little oval on just one side of the tire.

[@Digital-Dan]

Scott, I can't tell you how much you sounded like Bob Newhart as the bus driving instructor at the beginning of the test drive. If you're not familiar with it, you must check it out.

[@terrystewart2070]

This series on the Wanderlodge has solidified my decision to never buy one! Or, at least not one that new, complicated, and $$$$$$!!

[@stretch44875]

All the same stuff as most wanderlodges

[@brucemeyers4800]

Something looked HOKEY about that 3rd axle and the way it sat in the wheel well or was that JUST ME?

[@richardhaywood4123]

Wasn't sure if it was a rear steer axle?

[@richardhaywood4123]

Could also be the fact they aren't the original wanderlodge wheel arch extensions too.

[@drinternatg6391]

Pity you couldn’t create a large enough space to turn the buses around at the pad to save reversing all the way back.

[@briandavis9975]

Did I miss something I thought you were going to give us a peek of the interior of the bluebird? Did I miss a video?

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

Why not build a tire retaining wall?

[@cjmarsh504]

I've missed it!😢😢

[@neilreid9005]

You're an amazing mechanic, really fun to watch and learn from. Please invest in a $40 ABC fire extinguisher (ABC = trash, fluids, electrical). You're way too good to lose a vehicle from a fire and you won't alway have a water hose nearby. Don't mean to be a keyboard expert- you're way out of my league my man. Stay safe.

[@sting1111]

In Ohio and buying a bus soon I hope you will be back on the trail soon.

[@rudygunruizyo5246]

Hi there I hope nothing big happens. Can you recommend me a place for buy parts for an eagle model 10 I'm looking for the coupler engine to the gearbox that drives the alternator and fan engine belts

[@DarrenBoxhall]

Geez,that guys going to be operating that Machine in traffic? Far out

[@davidj4662]

Hate to hear the driver fanning his brakes like that. Bad habit with an air brake vehicle.

[@chukwow5738]

I just wonder why not upgrade to maxi break cylinders when working on an older bus?

[@andykeyes7616]

Would have been hilarious if the tire rolled down the hill but maybe not to Tyler lol

[@ChiefStones]

My pump on my rv runs when it is lowering or raising the jacks.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Well his won’t lower but a 1/2 second after you release the switch it drops 1/2”. But it raises on both up and down

[@chadwoodward5024]

Scott I was kind of wondering when you decided to start working on d decks I know originally you said you weren't going to work on them what changed your mind.

[@longliner205a4]

If the leveling jacks have 2 lines on each jack cylinder then the pump would need to be on to lower the jacks, if they have big heavy return spring they do not need the pump to retract them. Leveling jacks are nothing more then a very basic hydraulic system.

[@bogiewheelman71]

Did he get a BGM bumper sticker ?

[@BlackBuzzzard]

How's Carter doing now that his best mechanic is gone?

[@jeffbarger3184]

I’m looking at buying this bus. What would you grade the overall condition mechanically of this bus?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

When i last saw it this bus suffered from mostly lack of use. It needed to be exercised and shook down to really find it’s strengths and weaknesses. All new airbags, shocks go a long way towards getting it ready for the highway again. The rv side needed a lot of work still. The engine and trans were in great condition

[@jeffreybarger3684]

@@BusGreaseMonkey I saw the video you did on this bus. We’re you able to fix the area where the tire blew and is the 30 amp and 50 amp power hook ups no working correctly? Also are all the plumbing issues taken care of?

[@gizmo98632]

Am I the only one that noticed how far pushed back the rear most axel is? It don't look right.

[@dadesigns4u]

You are never gonna let me live down the infamous "Horn Incident", are you? Thanks for cleaning off the pad for me, it was really bad wasn't it?!

[@nashguy207]

Bad news Dan more rain and storms tonight and tomorrow so the pad may get covered in mud and rock again. LOL

[@kevinsmith5680]

Where are you guys located in case I need to bring my bus to you

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Nashville tn area

[@robertquast9684]

You have some very nice customers that seem like great guys but many of them have driving skills that make me cringe a little

[@dennisreeves632]

Something tells me driving a bus is not as easy as it looks.

[@darangemaster1]

i use to travel to horse shows all over the country with a 3500GMC with a 454 and a 9 horse trailer fully loaded. i have driven a bus way easier than even my class A 38' motorhome pulling a car the motorhome had a truck chassis with a max of 12,500 lbs it would wear you out

[@ronrodgers6531]

Dennis Reeves, The challenges are the non-synchronized transmissions and the large size that you have to get used to. Don't be bashful to take up extra space in someone else's lane to make turns and maneuver in parking lots. You learn very quickly to respect other's space as well. They don't stop on a dime.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

You don't need a CDL. but go to your DMV and get the testing manual. The passenger endorsement section and air brake section specifically. Then a bunch of cones and a big vacant parking lot. The goofiest thing is the steer axle is behind you on a classic greyhound bus.

[@hoangpham4468]

Got short ??

[@ChiefStones]

Tell Tyler happy belated birthday.

[@supremeautomotive6749]

I love these buses and I love diesel but the sound of these Detroits i do not like they rev too high. The Cummins now those sound so amazing.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

They don’t rev high. It’s a 2 stroke and every cylinder fires on every revolution. Around 2k governor usually

[@simonmorris3964]

They only sound like their reving to high but in reality their not.

[@ronrodgers6531]

They are music to my ears. 👂 👂

[@supremeautomotive6749]

@@BusGreaseMonkeyoh I know they don't like comment above it just sounds like it. Now 1st gen Cummins is music and all mechanical

[@chadwoodward9313]

Yes I think you may have actually had what they call a PDS watch which stands for particularly dangerous situation.

[@IceTheFanDude]

Noooooooooo not the blue bird

[@ralphballtrip2214]

Do you wonder sometimes that person should not be driving this bus cause he’ll kill his self and others

[@Rasping805]

If I was rich screw all the million dolla homes I’d get a bus and see the world