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'''Models:''' [[1976 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]

'''Models:''' [[1976 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]

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|'''1977''' - Offered in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'.  These models have a naturally aspirated (NA) Caterpillar 3208 @ 210 hp engine,  Allison automatic 4-speed MT-643 transmission, and leaf spring suspension.  All models could be ordered with either a side or rear bath.  There are two generator variants, a [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models and a [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]] on the 35' model.  Note:  there were several early units delivered in 1977 units that still ran a gas engine.  

|'''1977''' - Offered in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'.  These models have a [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]] engine,  [[Allison MT-643]] automatic 4-speed transmission, and leaf spring suspension.  All models could be ordered with either a side or rear bath.  There are two generator variants, a [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models and a [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]] on the 35' model.  Note:  there were several early units delivered in 1977 units that still ran a gas engine.  

'''Models:''' [[1977 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]

'''Models:''' [[1977 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]

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'''Models:''' [[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]

'''Models:''' [[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]

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|'''1979''' - - Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with 3208 Caterpillar. Designated the '''XV''.'''''

|'''1979''' - - Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]]. Designated the '''XV''.'''''

<nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV''

<nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV''

===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.  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 [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5kW 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 [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 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 [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5kW 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''' - 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.     

|'''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 [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 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 3208T 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 [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5kW 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.  

|'''1983''' - A turbo charger was added to the Forward Control (FC) model's [[Caterpillar 3208T-250hp|Caterpillar 3208T]] 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 MT-643]] Automatic 4-speed transmission, [[Ridewell air suspension]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The FC had two generator variants, a [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5kW 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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'''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''' - The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208T-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 [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5 kW 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.   

|'''1985''' - The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208T-250hp]] turbo engine, [[Allison MT 643 transmission]], [[Ridewell air suspension]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length.  The FC had two generator variants, a [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5 kW diesel generator]] on the 35' model.  The Pusher Tag (PT) model was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp]] engine, Allison <need model> 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)]]

'''Models:''' [[1985 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1985 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]

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|'''1986''' - The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208-250hp turbo|Caterpillar 3208T-250hp]] 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 [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5 kW 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.  

|'''1986''' - The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208-250hp turbo|Caterpillar 3208T-250hp]] 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 [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models or a [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5 kW diesel generator]] on the 35' model.  The Pusher Tag (PT) model was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp]] engine, Allison <need model> 5-speed automatic with integral retarder, [[Ridewell air suspension]] and available in a 36', 38' or 40' length.  

'''Models:''' [[1986 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1986 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]

'''Models:''' [[1986 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1986 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]

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|'''1987''' - Re-designed Forward Control (FC) and Pusher Tag (PT) floor plans including the walk-thru bathroom. The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a Caterpillar 3208T-300hp turbo engine, [[ZF HP-500 Transmission]] with integral retarder, [[Ridewell air suspension]], [[Onan 8kW Diesel Generator]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length.  The Pusher Tag (PT) model were available in 36', 38' or 40' lengths and equipped with either a [[Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp]] or [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475]] engine. PT's with the 6v engine had an Allison MTB 654 5-speed automatic and units with the 8v engine had an Allison MTB 741 4-speed automatic.   

|'''1987''' - Re-designed Forward Control (FC) and Pusher Tag (PT) floor plans including the walk-thru bathroom. The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] turbo engine, [[ZF HP-500 Transmission]] with integral retarder, [[Ridewell air suspension]], [[Onan 8kW Diesel Generator]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length.  The Pusher Tag (PT) model were available in 36', 38' or 40' lengths and equipped with either a [[Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp]] or [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475]] engine. PT's with the 6v engine had an [[Allison MTB 654]] 5-speed automatic and units with the 8v engine had an Allison MTB 741 4-speed automatic.   

'''Models:''' [[1987 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1987 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]

'''Models:''' [[1987 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] | [[1987 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]]

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|'''1988''' - Blue Bird Introduces the 102" Wide Body Pusher (WB) chassis in both 38' and 40' lengths. The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] turbo engine, [[ZF HP-500 Transmission]] with integral retarder, Ridewell air suspension, Onan 8kW Diesel Generator, and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The Pusher Tag (PT) model had a 96" wide chassis and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], Ridewell air suspension and available in a 36', 38' or 40' length.  The Wide Body (WB) model had a 102" chassis width and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and available in 38' or 40' length.  Blue Bird also produced a limited edition XXV model to commemorate the Wanderlodge's 25th anniversary.

|'''1988''' - Blue Bird Introduces the 102" Wide Body Pusher (WB) chassis in both 38' and 40' lengths. The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] turbo engine, [[ZF HP-500 Transmission]] with integral retarder, [[Ridewell air suspension]], [[Onan 8kW Diesel Generator]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. The Pusher Tag (PT) model had a 96" wide chassis and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], Ridewell air suspension and available in a 36', 38' or 40' length.  The Wide Body (WB) model had a 102" chassis width and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and available in 38' or 40' length.  Blue Bird also produced a limited edition XXV model to commemorate the Wanderlodge's 25th anniversary.

'''Models:''' [[1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control]] | [[1988 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]] | [[1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)]]

'''Models:''' [[1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control]] | [[1988 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]] | [[1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)]]

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|'''1989 -''' Introduced 36' Single Axle Pusher (SP) -300 Cat 3208 - Center Door - 96" width. End of Forward Control.

|'''1989 -''' Introduced 36' Single Axle Pusher (SP) -300 Cat 3208 - Center Door - 96" width. End of Forward Control.

'''Models:''' [[1989 Forward Control (FC) 35]] | [[1989 Single Axle Pusher (SP) 36]] | [[1989 WB 40 - DD 8v92 475hp|1989 Wide Body Pusher (WB) 38,40]]  

Models: 1989 Wanderlodge Forward Control | 1989 Wanderlodge Single Axel Pusher (SP) | 1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)

 

[[1989 Forward Control (FC) 35]] | [[1989 Single Axle Pusher (SP) 36]] | [[1989 WB 40 - DD 8v92 475hp|1989 Wide Body Pusher (WB) 38,40]]  

'''Also -''' Offered conversions by Royale.  

'''Also -''' Offered conversions by Royale.