'08 Wanderlodge
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04-24-2007, 09:12
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'08 Wanderlodge
David, it says I have to have a password.
Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 09:27
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Thanks, David, too bad that Bluebird won't offer a smaller coach. I guess
they are more in touch then I. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 10:38
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'08 Wanderlodge
In a message dated 4/24/2007 7:32:54 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
jwasnewski@... writes: we are all running out of time Leroy, I agree with you 100%. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt -wishing I was home in texas with the BOSS ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 13:08
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Don't know if you've seen this. Maybe Cerberus
is interested in the Motorhome industry. http://snipurl.com/Wanderlodge2008 David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC |
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04-24-2007, 13:23
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Here's the text as reported in RVBusiness:
-----------------------Cut Here------------------------------ Blue Bird Migrates to More Competitive Market *Georgia Firm's Wanderlodge Div. Transitioning to Dynamic High/Middle of Pusher Sector * Production is expected to begin in June on the redesigned Blue Bird Wanderlodge from Blue Bird Coachworks Inc., Fort Valley, Ga. The 2008 45-foot Wanderlodge, seen here as an artist's rendering, is designed with revamped front and rear profiles, side-swinging cargo doors and a new exterior lighting package. The coach will be built on Blue Bird's proprietary 54,000-pound GVWR bus chassis equipped with a 625-hp Cummins ISX diesel pusher engine and will be 15 inches longer than its predecessors. "We are stretching the body out to a full 45 feet, which allows us to do some interesting things with the bathroom configurations and also provide more closet space,'' said Fred Vandenberg, director of motorhome sales and marketing. Each coach will be custom built -- including floorplans, slideouts and interior amenities. "It makes it a little more difficult to build, but each coach is basically a clean sheet of paper for each customer," Vandenberg said. "If the customer has no preconceived notion of what they want, we can give them some suggestions as a springboard." When the new Wanderlodges are available this fall -- it takes four to five months to build each coach -- retail prices will start at $745,000. David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC erniecarpet@... wrote: > > David, it says I have to have a password. > > Ernie Ekberg > 83PT40 > Livingston, Mt > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. <http://www.aol.com.> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.10/774 - Release Date: 4/23/2007 5:26 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 13:44
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'08 Wanderlodge
I should have mentioned that this was posted in
the 4/2/2007 edition of RVBusiness. I know Ernie, but as a general bus enthusiast, I'm thrilled to see Blue Bird Coachworks plan for the future. There's a niche between high end SOB's (Monaco, Country Coach, etc.) and Prevost conversions. The only other player in that niche is Newell, and they seem to be doing well. Coachworks should be able to eke out some of that market share. Maybe then they can think about expanding their product line. I just want them to survive. David B '02 LXi, Smokey NC erniecarpet@... wrote: > > Thanks, David, too bad that Bluebird won't offer a smaller coach. I guess > they are more in touch then I. > > Ernie Ekberg > 83PT40 > Livingston, Mt > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. <http://www.aol.com.> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.10/774 - Release Date: 4/23/2007 5:26 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 14:17
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Yes, I agree. We all should hope that BB Corp succeeds in the long term .
Reading their promos it seems the niche market BB is trying to reach is between $800,000 and $1,000,000 for an new LXi. If I am incorrect please advise, I am going with what I read. I cannot afford one but many people can. Think about it this way. In 3-5 years these coaches will be on the market for around $300,000 or so and will have less than 100,000 miles on them. My coach when converted by Royale in 1990 and was very expensive for its' time, it is still around with very few problems and it is in beautiful shape. A testament to BB quality. Problem is with age(not the BB) we are all running out of time. And that stinks. Such is life. Know what I mean? Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors" Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: David Brady To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] '08 Wanderlodge I should have mentioned that this was posted in the 4/2/2007 edition of RVBusiness. I know Ernie, but as a general bus enthusiast, I'm thrilled to see Blue Bird Coachworks plan for the future. There's a niche between high end SOB's (Monaco, Country Coach, etc.) and Prevost conversions. The only other player in that niche is Newell, and they seem to be doing well. Coachworks should be able to eke out some of that market share. Maybe then they can think about expanding their product line. I just want them to survive. David B '02 LXi, Smokey NC erniecarpet@... wrote: > > Thanks, David, too bad that Bluebird won't offer a smaller coach. I guess > they are more in touch then I. > > Ernie Ekberg > 83PT40 > Livingston, Mt > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. <http://www.aol.com.> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.10/774 - Release Date: 4/23/2007 5:26 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 14:25
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If I had the money for a brand new bird, I would desire a 38 footer
with no slides, good weight capacity, and good power to weight. I don't beleive anyone is building a coach like that now. Dan 94 BB BMC 37' Nm --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote: > > Thanks, David, too bad that Bluebird won't offer a smaller coach. I guess > they are more in touch then I. > > Ernie Ekberg > 83PT40 > Livingston, Mt > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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04-24-2007, 15:09
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'08 Wanderlodge
Yep! You will never be alive tomorrow, it will always be today if you live
through that day. Enjoy the Bird as often as you can. We do! Going to Talledega on Thursday with the wife and three Step Grandkids, ages 6 months, 5 and 8. We will have fun. Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors" Niceville, FL If I live to see Monday it will be today, again. lol I thought is was "He who dies with the most toys wins"??? Never figured that out, yet!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Hohnstein To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] '08 Wanderlodge AHH, ya live until ya die. Some say, " He who dies first wins". MH ----- Original Message ----- From: erniecarpet@... To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] '08 Wanderlodge In a message dated 4/24/2007 7:32:54 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, jwasnewski@... writes: we are all running out of time Leroy, I agree with you 100%. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt -wishing I was home in texas with the BOSS ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-24-2007, 15:21
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Dan, I agree. My wife and I have broug
ht this up many times at the factory. Nobody listens Don 95BMC37 -------Original Message------- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: 04/24/07 22:28:13 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '08 Wanderlodge If I had the money for a brand new bird, I would desire a 38 footer with no slides, good weight capacity, and good power to weight. I don't beleive anyone is building a coach like that now. Dan 94 BB BMC 37' Nm --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote: > > Thanks, David, too bad that Bluebird won't offer a smaller coach. I guess > they are more in touch then I. > > Ernie Ekberg > 83PT40 > Livingston, Mt > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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