Wanderlodge Gurus - The Member Funded Wanderlodge Forum - History

Years ago.Tour 450Lxi and Bird's Nest .You Tube

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:17:41 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9GD8RIC...e=youtu.be

Pacific Bus Museum - Interesting video

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:21:30 +0000

I thought members might find this interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmwmvtOcdEc

There are also other YouTube videos on historic buses elsewhere.

1979 XV

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 01:58:18 +0000

Does anyone know how many Bluebird XV's were built in 1979? Thanks in advance.

Rick in Ohio

Anyone have a copy of the 1989 WLWB brochure?

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 02:02:06 +0000

If anyone has one would you please scan and post it?!

Trip down memory lane

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:16:41 +0000

Check out this 2003 FMCA article on Coach Manufacturers and Custom Bus Converters. Lot's of great names that don't exist anymore...

WanderlodgeGurus->Document Library->Blue Bird History->2003 FMCA Coach Manufacturers and Custom Bus Converters

Mike Martinkus Gems

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:55:20 +0000

I stumbled across a post made by Mike fifteen years ago. Thought you'd enjoy it, and I don't think Mike would mind, so here it is:

1 . Keep your refrigerator full . Fill it with milk jugs filled with water if needed but keep it full . The unit will work less and in the event of failure it will keep your food cooler a little longer
2 . To keep the holding tanks from venting to the interior of the coach the ''p '' traps under the sinks , shower and washing machine must have water in them . The water in these traps can slosh out or simply evaporate but when its gone you know it . This happens sometimes when you are driving down the road and the initial response is usually to open a window . Wrong move as it only compounds the problem .
3 . Absolutely nothing known to man makes a holding tank smell '' good '' nothing .
4 . More things will go wrong with your coach if its sitting in your driveway than going down the road .
5 . You will never have too much storage or too much engine .
6 . The coach with the biggest engine is never ''underpowered'', untill a coach with a bigger engine comes out .
7 . Did you ever dig a hole and put the same dirt back in the same hole ? It wont fit . There's always a hump . Same laws apply to moving from one coach to another . Size of coach does not matter , your stuff wont fit .
8 . To use the altimiter in your bird you must know one of two things : your current elevation which you then set using the small black knob located in the face of the altimiter . The big hand indicates hundreds of feet and the small hand indicates thous nds ; the current barometric pressure at your location . You then use the same knob but spin it left or right till the correct reading appears in the small window in the face of the altimiter . If you set either one of the indicators to its proper value , the other one will automatically be correct unlike a lot of my spelling / typing .
9 . A grandchild is more precious than a child .
10 . Be thankful you're not getting all the goverment you're paying for .
11 . Will rogers is responsible for tip # 10 but i get a little credit for taking the 10 minutes it took me to type it .

Mike

Custom Coach designed Wanderlodge

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:34:28 +0000

Folks,

For some interesting reading go to our Google Site Search and type in "Jeff Miller". Virtually every post by Jeff is a jewel. Here's one on Custom Coach (out of Columbus Oh) and Wanderlodge.

If you run across any other gems, be sure to bump the thread so others can enjoy them!

Goodbye Smokey!

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:59:26 +0000

I guess when it comes down to it we're only curators of these fine machines. I bought my 2002 LXi 9 years ago almost to the day. Today I passed ownership off to a wonderful and caring couple. When they're ready I'm sure these WaGu members will introduce themselves. I spent the last two days parting with my beloved bird and introducing the new owners to the quirks, character, and charisma that is Wanderlodge. I'll sleep easy knowing she's in good and caring hands. Suzana and I are off to our next adventure! Farewell Smokey and Happy travels to the new owners!

Wanderlodge Model Fact Sheet

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 01:34:31 +0000

Here's a great wanderlodge fact sheet that a fellow WaGu member sent to me. This document should be especially useful for folks searching for their new Bird.

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1964 Wanderlodge Brochure

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:27:06 +0000

There's a pretty sweet 1964 Blue Bird Wanderlodge Brochure on ebay, item number 261257669042.

2001 Sales Brochure and Option Price List

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:53:07 +0000

I thought some of you would enjoy this.

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2001 Wanderlodge LX Price Sheet.pdf (Size: 564.83 KB / Downloads: 884)

announcements forum

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:31:26 +0000

seems like I can't post there.
So- I was going to edit my post of clarification. I asked, behind the lines, Mike Bulriss, Ralph Fullenwider, and Ron Marabito- folks I knew and trusted to help me with the launch of my forum. Maybe someone would be interested in some history

Very First 1964 Bluebird Transit Home Owners manual

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:07:08 +0000

FWIW, I thought some might enjoy a trip through history. This is an actual real manual / documentation but I thought it fit better in the history section!

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M450LXi, M380, LXi... Showcases

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:47:47 +0000

Folks,

I thought it would be fun to showcase our buses. Under http://wanderlodgegurus.com/gallery/index.php I created 9 Showcase Gallery Albums that each of us can upload pictures into. I have Showcases for the M450LXi, M380, LXi, LX, WB, BMC, SP, PT, and FC models of Wanderlodges.

This is a great way for us to show the world the fine craftsmanship and utility built into our Birds. Everyone here should be able to upload photos into these galleries. Follow the link below, or click on "Gallery" just under the WaGu logo picture.

http://wanderlodgegurus.com/gallery/index.php

My first Wanderlodge experience:

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:42:00 +0000

Fast back to 1982. A friend, who was a neurosurgeon, bought a brand new FC in 82. i had a Southwind. We went everywhere in West Texas. He had a sailboat, as did I. We were in Del Rio, Tx at a marina. A law enforcement person arrived at the coach and told the owners' wife: "You can't camp here" Without blinking her eyes she said" Sir- this coach costs $300,000 and I hardly think we are camping"
And with that statement she went on with cleaning the outside with Windex. Folks- I don't make this up~

1986 Model Year Original Factory Brochure

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:57:29 +0000

1986 Model Year Original Factory Brochure. (press "f" to enlarge image).

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1994 Model Year Original Factory Brochure

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:22:33 +0000

1994 Wide Body (When viewing, hit the "Expand to Actual Size" button, or easier yet, just type the letter "f" ).

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1995 Model Year Original Factory Brochure

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:24:13 +0000

For those of you with 95-97's, a little nostalgic history from my "bluebox" to yours!

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A fun little 73 FC

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:52:58 +0000

A quick fun tour of a 73 FC.