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==Welcome to the Blue Box Wiki!==
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==Welcome to the Blue Box Wiki! ==
 
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==Model Quick Links==
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'''1960's'''
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|1963 FC
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|[[1964 Blue Bird Transit Home|1964 FC]]
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|[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1965 FC]]
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|[[1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1966 FC]]
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|[[1967 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1967 FC]]
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|[[1968 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1968 FC]]
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|[[1969 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1969 FC]]
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|[[1970 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1970 FC]]
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|[[1971 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1971 FC]]
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|[[1972 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1972 FC]]
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|[[1973 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1973 FC]]
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|[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1974 FC]]
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|[[1975 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1975 FC]]
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|[[1976 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1976 FC]]
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|[[1977 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1977 FC]]
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|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1978 FC]]
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|[[1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1979 FC]]
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| 1980 FC
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| [[1981 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|1981 FC]]
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|1982
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FC | PT
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|1983
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FC | PT
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|1984
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FC | PT
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|1985
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FC | PT
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|1986
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FC | PT
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|1987
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FC | PT
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|1988
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FC | SP | WB
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|1989
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FC | SP | [[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|WB]]
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|1990
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[[1990 Single Axel Pusher (SP)|SP]] | PT | [[1990 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|WB]]
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|1991
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SP | PT | WB
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|1992
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SP | PT | WB
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|1993
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WB
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WB | BMC
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WB | BMC
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|1996
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WB | BMC
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|1997
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WB | BMC
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LX | LXi
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LX | LXi 
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LX | LXi
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LX | LXi
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LX | LXi
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LX | LXi | M380
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M380
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LXi  |  M380
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LXi  |  M380
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*'''1963''' - First unit manufactured
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LXi  |  M380
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*'''1964''' Forward Control (FC)
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*'''1965''' Forward Control (FC)
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*'''1966''' Forward Control (FC)
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'''1970's'''
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LXi  |  M380
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LXi  | M380
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*'''1972''' Forward Control (FC)
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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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*'''1973''' Forward Control (FC)
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*'''1981''' Forward Control (FC)
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*'''1982''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT)
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*'''1983''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT)
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*'''1984''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT)
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*'''1985''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT)
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*'''1986''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT)
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*'''1987''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT)
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*'''1988''' Forward Control (FC) | Pusher Tag (PT) |   Wide Body Pusher (WB)
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*'''1989''' Forward Control (FC) | Single Axle Pusher (SP)   [[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|Wide Body Pusher (WB)]]
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*'''1990''' Single Axel Pusher (SP) | [[1990 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)|Wide Body Pusher (WB)]]
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*'''1991''' Single Axel Pusher (SP) | Pusher Tag (PT)   Wide Body(WB) | Wide Body Single Axel (WBSA)
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*'''1992''' Single Axel Pusher (SP) | Pusher Tag (PT)   Wide Body(WB) | Wide Body Single Axel
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*'''1993''' Wide Body (WB) | Wide Body Single Axel (WBSA)
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*'''1994''' Introduced BMC (Bluebird Motor Coach) |  Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)
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== Production Timeline - Model History, Changes, etc. ==
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==Engines==
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*Chevrolet 348
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==Equipment - Manufacturer==
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*[[Lightwood Drapery Controls|Lightwood - Drapery Controls]]
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*[[Dupree Products]]
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**[[Dupree Twis-Loc Manual Valve]]
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*[https://www.hwhcorp.com/ HWH]
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===1960's===
 
===1960's===
 
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|'''1963''' - First unit manufactured
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|'''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)''']]
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|'''[[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.
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|[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
 
|[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
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First year of official "Wanderlodge" production
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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)''']]
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|[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
 
|[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
 
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|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1978 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.
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|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
 
|[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)|'''1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
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Gas & NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
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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)''']]
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Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]]. Designated the '''XV''.'''''
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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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|[[1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control|'''1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
 
|[[1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control|'''1988 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)''']]
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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.  
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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)''']]
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[[1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)|'''1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)''']]
 
[[1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)|'''1988 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB)''']]
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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.
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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)''']]  
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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)''
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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.  
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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)''']]
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[[1992 Wanderlodge Wide Body Single Axel]]
 
[[1992 Wanderlodge Wide Body Single Axel]]
 
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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 Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)
 
1994 Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)
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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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==Owner Resources==
 
==Owner Resources==
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===Reference Sites===
 
===Reference Sites===
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====[http://vintagebirds.com/ Vintage Birds]====
 
====[http://vintagebirds.com/ Vintage Birds]====
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====[https://www.facebook.com/groups/363507123811/ Facebook Wanderlodge Owners Group]====
 
====[https://www.facebook.com/groups/363507123811/ Facebook Wanderlodge Owners Group]====
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Place Holder https://thevintagerv.com/the-ultimate-guide-of-wanderlodge-motorhomes/
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====[http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/ Wanderlodge Gurus]====
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===Buying and Selling ===
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===Buying and Selling===
      
====[https://www.buybyebluebird.com/ Buy Bye Blue Bird]====
 
====[https://www.buybyebluebird.com/ Buy Bye Blue Bird]====
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====[https://birdconnection.com/showroom/ Bird Connection]====
 
====[https://birdconnection.com/showroom/ Bird Connection]====
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==Terms & Abbreviations for Blue Bird Motor Homes ==
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==Terms & Abbreviations for Blue Bird Motor Homes==
      
*'''BMC''' - Blue Bird Motor Coach
 
*'''BMC''' - Blue Bird Motor Coach
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