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===1980's===
===1980's===
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|'''1980''' - This is the first year Ridewell air suspension was added to the standard equipment. However, some early 1980 units were shipped with leaf spring suspension. This forward control model was available in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'. They had a naturally aspirated (NA) Caterpillar 3208-210 hp engine with Allison automatic 4-speed MT-643 transmission. There were two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models and a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model.
|'''1980''' - This is the first year Ridewell air suspension was added to the standard equipment. However, some early 1980 units were shipped with leaf spring suspension. The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a naturally aspirated (NA) Caterpillar 3208-210hp engine, Allison automatic 4-speed MT-643 transmission, and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. This forward control model was available in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'. The FC had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models or a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model.
'''Models:''' [[1980 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]
'''Models:''' [[1980 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]
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'''Models:''' [[1981 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]
'''Models:''' [[1981 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]
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|'''1982''' - Added a Pusher with tag axel (PT) to the Wanderlodge product line. The PT's were available in 35' and 40' lengths, had a new dash configuration, and a 2-stroke Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine. Forward control models continued to use the Caterpillar 3208-210hp engine, but a new bathroom and dash were added.
|'''1982''' - Blue Bird added a new pusher model to the Wanderlodge product line. The Pusher Tag (PT) was introduced with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Allison 565-CR transmission, Ridewell air suspension, tag axel, and available in a 35' or 40' length. The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a naturally aspirated (NA) Caterpillar 3208-210hp engine, Allison MT-643 transmission, Ridewell air suspension, and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The FC received a new bathroom and dashboard design.
'''Models: '''[[1982 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1982 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
'''Models: '''[[1982 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1982 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
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|'''1983''' - A turbo charger was added to the Forward Control (FC) model's Caterpillar 3208 engine to deliver 250hp, and available in 31', 33', and 35' lengths. (''Note: Only the last 12 units of the 1983 model year were installed with the 250 turbo).'' The Pusher Tag (PT) model was available in 35', 38' and 40' lengths and had a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine. A rear bath (RB) option was Introduced on both models.
|'''1983''' - A turbo charger was added to the Forward Control (FC) model's Caterpillar 3208 engine to deliver 250hp. (''Note: Only the last 12 units of the 1983 model year were installed with the 250 turbo).'' The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with an Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-643 transmission, Ridewell air suspension, and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The FC had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models or a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. The Pusher Tag (PT) model was equipped with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Allison 5-speed automatic with integral retarder, Ridewell air suspension and available in a 35', 38' or 40' length. A rear bath (RB) option was also introduced on both models.
'''Models:''' [[1983 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | 1[[983 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
'''Models:''' [[1983 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | 1[[983 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
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|'''1984''' - The Caterpillar 3208-250hp turbo charged engine became standard on the Forward Control (FC) model which was offered in 31', 33', and 35' lengths. Pusher Tag (PT) models continued to have the Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, but the PT 35 floor plan was changed and became designated as PT 36. Thus, the PT model was available in 36', 38' and 40' lengths.
|'''1984''' - The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a Caterpillar 3208-250hp turbo engine, Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-643 transmission, Ridewell air suspension, and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The FC had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models or a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. The Pusher Tag (PT) model was equipped with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Allison 5-speed automatic with integral retarder, and Ridewell air suspension. The PT 35' floor plan was changed in 1984 and designated the PT 36'. Thus, the PT model was available in 36', 38' or 40' length.
'''Models:''' [[1984 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1984 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
'''Models:''' [[1984 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1984 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
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|'''1985''' -
|'''1985''' - The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a Caterpillar 3208-250hp turbo engine, Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-643 transmission, Ridewell air suspension, and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The FC had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models or a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. The Pusher Tag (PT) model was equipped with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Allison 5-speed automatic with integral retarder, Ridewell air suspension and available in a 36', 38' or 40' length.
'''Models:''' [[1985 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1985 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]
'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V''' '''-- 40' 6V'''
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|'''1986''' - Forward control models came with a factory installed Caterpillar 3208TA-250hp with Ridewell Air Suspension. FC models had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models and a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. Pushers (PT) came with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Ridewell Air Suspension, and a Kohler 12.5kW diesel generator.
|'''1986''' - Forward control models came with a factory installed Caterpillar 3208TA-250hp with Ridewell Air Suspension. FC models had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models and a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. Pushers (PT) came with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Ridewell Air Suspension, and a Kohler 12.5kW diesel generator.