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==Welcome to the Blue Box Wiki!==
==Welcome to the Blue Box Wiki! ==
''Dear Wanderlodge Owner:''
''Dear Wanderlodge Owner:''
''Thank you again, and welcome to our Family of Friends!''
''Thank you again, and welcome to our Family of Friends!''
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|1963 FC
|[[1964 Blue Bird Transit Home|1964 FC]]
|[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1965 FC]]
|[[1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1966 FC]]
|[[1967 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1967 FC]]
|[[1968 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1968 FC]]
|[[1969 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1969 FC]]
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|[[1970 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1970 FC]]
|[[1971 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1971 FC]]
|[[1972 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1972 FC]]
|[[1973 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1973 FC]]
|[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1974 FC]]
|[[1975 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1975 FC]]
|[[1976 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1976 FC]]
|[[1977 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1977 FC]]
|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1978 FC]]
|[[1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1979 FC]]
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| 1980 FC
| [[1981 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1981 FC]]
|1982
FC | PT
|1983
FC | PT
|1984
FC | PT
|1985
FC | PT
|1986
FC | PT
|1987
FC | PT
|1988
FC | SP | WB
|1989
FC | SP | [[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|WB]]
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|1990
[[1990 Single Axel Pusher (SP)|SP]] | PT | [[1990 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|WB]]
|1991
SP | PT | WB
|1992
SP | PT | WB
|1993
WB
|1994
WB | BMC
| 1995
WB | BMC
|1996
WB | BMC
|1997
WB | BMC
|1998
LX | LXi
|1999
LX | LXi
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| 2000
LX | LXi
|2001
LX | LXi
|2002
LX | LXi
|2003
LX | LXi | M380
|2004
M380
|2005
LXi | M380
|2006
LXi | M380
|2007
LXi | M380
|2008
LXi | M380
|2009
===Reference Sites:===
LXi | M380
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'''FC''' = Forward Control | '''SP''' = Single Axel Pusher | '''PT''' = Pusher with Tag Axel | '''WB''' = Wide Body (102 vs 96") | '''BMC''' = Blue Bird Motor Coach
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==Year and Model Information==
== Production Timeline - Model History, Changes, etc. ==
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===1960's===
===1960's===
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|'''1963''' - First unit manufactured
|'''1963''' - Built in 1963, the first prototype Wanderlodge was known as the Transit Home.
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|[[1964 Transit Home Forward Control (FC)|'''1964 Transit Home Forward Control (FC)''']]
|'''[[1964 Blue Bird Transit Home|1964 Transit Home Forward Control (FC)]]'''
Called the Blue Bird Transit Home, standard equipment included a Chevrolet 348, Ford 332, or GMC 401 engine with a 5-speed Synchro-mesh transmission. This first platform was a forward control 31' gas coach.
Called the Blue Bird Transit Home, standard equipment included a Chevrolet 348, Ford 332, or GMC 401 engine with a 5-speed Synchro-mesh transmission. This first platform was a forward control 31' gas coach.
|[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
First year of official "Wanderlodge" production
First year of official "Wanderlodge" production. These versions retailed for $12,000.
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|[[1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
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|'''[[1975 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]'''
Added a 35' length to the Blue Bird product line.
Added a 35' length to the Blue Bird product line.
|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
Gas & NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
Gas & naturally aspirated Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
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|[[1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
The 15th anniversary edition designated the '''XV''' with 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'. Running a naturally aspirated [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]].
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===1980's===
===1980's===
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[[1986 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)|'''1986 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)''']]
[[1986 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)|'''1986 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)''']]
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 with retarder. This is the first year that the 8v92 was available. All models came standard with a [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5 kW diesel generator]] powered by either a Yanmar 4TN82 or Perkins engine.
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|[[1987 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1987 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1987 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1987 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control|'''1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control|'''1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
Equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] engine, [[ZF HP-500 Transmission]] with integral retarder, [[Ridewell air suspension]], [[Onan 8kW Diesel Generator]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length.
Equipped with a [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] engine, [[ZF HP-500 Transmission]] with integral retarder, [[Ridewell air suspension]], [[Onan 8kW Diesel Generator]], and available in a 31',33' or 35' length. Offered in either side bath (FCSB) or rear bath (FCRB) configurations.
[[1988 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)|'''1988 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)''']]
[[1988 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)|'''1988 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)''']]
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 Pusher Tag (PT) model had a 96" wide chassis and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB 748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], Ridewell air suspension and available in a 36', 38' or 40' length.
[[1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)|'''1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)''']]
[[1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)|'''1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)''']]
Blue Bird Introduced the 102" Wide Body Pusher (WB) chassis in both 38' and 40' lengths. The WB had a 102" chassis width and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748|Allison MTB 748]] 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.
Blue Bird Introduced the 102" Wide Body Pusher (WB) chassis in both 38' and 40' lengths. The WB had a 102" chassis width and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748|Allison MTB 748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]]. Blue Bird also produced a limited edition XXV model to commemorate the Wanderlodge's 25th anniversary.
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|[[1989 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1989 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
|[[1989 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1989 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
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 a 35' length. ''(Note: This was the last year of the Forward Control Model)''
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 a 35' length. Offered in both Side Bath and Rear Bath configurations. ''(Note: This was the last year of the Forward Control Model)''
[[1989 Wanderlodge Single Axle Pusher (SP)|'''1989 Wanderlodge Single Axle Pusher (SP)''']]
[[1989 Wanderlodge Single Axle Pusher (SP)|'''1989 Wanderlodge Single Axle Pusher (SP)''']]
Blue Bird introduced a Single Axle Pusher (SP) model was equipped with a center door, [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] engine, ZF <need model> transmission with retarder, [[Onan 8kW diesel generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and was available in a 36' length.
Blue Bird introduced a Single Axle Pusher (SP) model was equipped with a center door, [[Caterpillar 3208TA-300hp]] engine, ZF <need model> transmission with retarder, [[Onan 8kW diesel generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and was available in a 36' length.
===== [[1989 Wanderlodge Pusher Tag (PT)]] =====
The Pusher Tag (PT) model had a 96" wide chassis and was equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]], Allison MTB [[Allison MTB 748]] 4-speed automatic with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and available in 38' or 40' length.
[[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|'''1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)''']]
[[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|'''1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)''']]
Equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB748|Allison MTB 748]] 4-speed automatic transmission with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and available in 38' or 40' length.
Equipped with a [[Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp]] engine, [[Allison MTB 748]] 4-speed automatic transmission with retarder, [[Kohler 12.5 kW Diesel Generator|Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]], [[Ridewell air suspension]] and available in 38' or 40' length.
1989 Royale xxx<need info>
1989 Royale xxx<need info>
[[1992 Wanderlodge Wide Body Single Axel]]
[[1992 Wanderlodge Wide Body Single Axel]]
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|1993 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)
| 1993 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)
1993 Wanderlodge Wide Body Single Axel (WBSA)
1993 Wanderlodge Wide Body Single Axel (WBSA)
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|1994 Introduced BMC (Bluebird Motor Coach).
| 1994 Introduced BMC (Bluebird Motor Coach).
1994 Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)
1994 Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)
M380 production began. All 2003's were single slide with one exception , it was a double. 2004's were 1 or 2 slide. No non-slide M380's were offered.No other models were built for 2004.
M380 production began. All 2003's were single slide with one exception , it was a double. 2004's were 1 or 2 slide. No non-slide M380's were offered.No other models were built for 2004.
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| 2005
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|2009 - The last Wanderlodge built and sold in 2009 with a list price over $1,000,000.
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==Owner Resources==
===Reference Sites===
====[http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com Wanderlodge Owners Group (the WOG)]====
This a very active message board with a dedicated group of experienced owners that can help answer your questions. Quite a bit of the knowledge contained in this site was gained and distilled down from threads on the WOG. This is one of the most valuable resources for any Bird owner.
====[http://vintagebirds.com/ Vintage Birds]====
====[https://www.facebook.com/groups/363507123811/ Facebook Wanderlodge Owners Group]====
Place Holder https://thevintagerv.com/the-ultimate-guide-of-wanderlodge-motorhomes/
===Buying and Selling ===
=='''Terms & Abbreviations for Blue Bird Motor Homes'''==
====[https://www.buybyebluebird.com/ Buy Bye Blue Bird]====
====[https://birdconnection.com/showroom/ Bird Connection]====
==Terms & Abbreviations for Blue Bird Motor Homes ==
*'''BMC''' - Blue Bird Motor Coach
*'''BMC''' - Blue Bird Motor Coach
*'''WL''' - Wanderlodge
*'''FC''' - Forward Control which designates the engine is mounted in the front of the unit. All Blue Bird Wanderlodges are rear axle drive.
*'''FC''' - Forward Control which designates the engine is mounted in the front of the unit. All Blue Bird Wanderlodges are rear axle drive.
*'''31-FC''' - Thirty-one foot Forward Control
*'''FC 31'''- Thirty-one foot Forward Control
*'''33-FC''' - Thirty-three foot Forward Control
*'''FC 33''' - Thirty-three foot Forward Control
*'''35-FC''' - Thirty-Five foot Forward Control
*'''FC 35''' Thirty-Five foot Forward Control
*'''PT''' - Pusher with a tag axle
*'''PT''' - Pusher with a tag axle
*'''PT-35''' - Thirty-Five foot Pusher
*'''PT 35''' - Thirty-Five foot Pusher with a tag axle
*'''PT-36''' - Thirty-six foot Pusher
*'''PT 36''' - Thirty-six foot Pusher with a tag axle
*'''PT-38''' - Thirty-eight foot Pusher
*'''PT 38''' - Thirty-eight foot Pusher with a tag axle
*'''PT-40''' - Forty foot Pusher
*'''PT 40''' - Forty foot Pusher with a tag axle
*'''SP''' - Single Axle Pusher
*'''SP''' - Single Axle Pusher
*'''WB''' - Wide Body
*'''WB''' - Wide Body (102" wide vs standard 96")
*'''XV''' - 15th Anniversary unit built in 1978/1979
*'''XV''' - 15th Anniversary unit built in 1978/1979
*'''XXV''' - 25th Anniversary unit built in 1988/1989
*'''XXV''' - 25th Anniversary unit built in 1988/1989
*'''Bathroom Configurations'''
**'''RB''' - Rear Bath
**'''SB''' - Side Bath