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− | ==== [[1980 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] - ==== | + | ====[[1980 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]==== |
| 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 MT-643]] automatic 4-speed transmission, and available in 31',33' or 35' lengths. 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. | | 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 MT-643]] automatic 4-speed transmission, and available in 31',33' or 35' lengths. 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. |
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− | |'''1981 -''' The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp|Caterpill]]<nowiki/>'''''<nowiki/>''<nowiki/>'''<nowiki/>[[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp|ar 3208 NA 210hp]] 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 12.5kW Diesel Generator]] on the 35' model. | + | | |
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| + | The Forward Control (FC) model was equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp|Caterpill]][[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp|ar 3208]]<nowiki/>'''''<nowiki/>''<nowiki/>'''<nowiki/> [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp|NA 210hp]] 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 12.5kW Diesel Generator]] on the 35' model. |
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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 [[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. | + | | |
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| + | ==== [[1982 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ==== |
| + | 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. |
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| + | ==== [[1982 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]] ==== |
| + | 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. |
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| |'''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. | | |'''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. |