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Subject: BMC or WANDERLODGE Author: Bob Neary [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05/ 29/ 09, 3:43pm The Sun is shining and I just had fresh Chinook Salmon. Does it get better than this? Question; We are going to purchase a 90s Bluebird and have been watching the ads. I need to know the differences between the BMC and the WANDERLODGE. I prefer the Cummins Power plant so was leaning to the BMC but don't know enough about it. I sold my Bluebird Wanderlodge last year and bought a Class "C". (DO NOT make this mistake). If you have a Bluebird you have the VERY Best. Someone please explain to me the differences (BMC or WANDERLODGE). Thank You Bob Neary [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE Author: Ernie Ekberg [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 30/ 09, 5:02am The BMC was made for just a fewe years in the 90s. The differences are that they do not have all the bells and whistles of a Wanderlodge. I would be proud to have either one. Ernie- 83PT40 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE Author: Bob Neary [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 31/ 09, 8:12pm Thank You Guys; What "Options are missing"? I think the Cummins gets better fuel economy than the Detroit and anyone who thinks we are not going to have higher fuel costs has his/her head in the sand. What is the Weight of the BMC? The Wanderlodge should still go mid to high 40s. Bob [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE Author: Jim Baker [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10/ 28/ 09, 5:50pm Having owned a BMC for 10 years, I can tell you that it is a fine piece of machinery. The Spartan chassis is no slouch - Spartan builds chassis for many Firetrucks, and the military, and unlike Bluebird Motorhomes, is still in business. The interior is all Bluebird, with great materials and lots of mirrors..of course. I think the GVW is around 31,000 lbs, plenty for a single rear axle. I have not owned other Bluebirds, so don't know what options are missing, but I haven't missed anything that I know of. I recommend BMC's. That being said, we just sold ours and are retiring from motorhoming after 40 years, so that is my piece - for whatever it is worth. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE Author: Bill [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 31/ 09, 3:42am I believe the major difference was that BB tried to make a lower cost Motorhome, and used another chassis, I think it was a Sparton/Cummins. Also eliminate a few options. The BMC it still a very nice coach, Only a few years in production . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: BMC or WANDERLODGE Author: Rich D. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/ 3/ 09, 11:12am Bill hit the nail on the head. In an effort to boost sluggish sales Blue Bird started the BMC (Blue Bird Motor Coach) line. They used a Spartan chassis which has a lighter weight capacity and was not purpose designed/built by Blue Bird. Blue Bird added a fine body and interior which, while nicer than most any other motorhome out there, there are differences with the Wanderlodge that was built from the ground up by Blue Bird. The reduced weight capacity made it essential to cut down on the size of things such as engine, generator, battery banks, tank capacities, frills, etc. Overall, I agree with the others; it is a fine coach. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]