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Subject: Re: Wheelbase

Author:
Harvey Lawrence

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Date Posted: 10/ 29/ 03, 9:27am
In reply to: Matt 's message, "Wheelbase" on 10/ 28/ 03, 8:35pm

Matt
May I respectfully suggest that your research into wheel bases on Blue Birds is a waste of time as they are anything but dangerous! oh In what way are you afrid of wheel bases being dangerous? Too short a turning Radius?too long a tail overhang? I am curious.
The Mid 80's FC 31,33,and 35 ft. bluebirds are very nice units and they ride well because of the air bag suspension.
and their cost is moderate, usually in the 30 to 40 K range.
Harvey Lawrence

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[> Subject: Re: Wheelbase - Length Myth

Author:
Jeff Miller
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Date Posted: 10/ 30/ 03, 4:55pm

For starters, I suggest you go here:
http://www.motorhomereviewonline.com/wheelbase_length.htm
to read a more objective opinion about length-wheelbase.
I have had an FC31 which is both the shortest wheelbase and the smallest percentage wheelbase (52%). I currently have my 4th Wanderlodge, and have driven many others.
To say that the Wanderlodge is more stable than the "sticks-n-staples" motorhome crowd can even imagine sums up my feelings after selling my Holiday Rambler years ago. When I'm rolling past fiberglass motorhomes I try to give them plenty of room so that I don't blow them onto the shoulder as I know what it is like to drive those motorized trailers.

The mass of the Wanderlodge, the full heavy-duty suspension and tires that the wannabe pushers don't have, the radiused roof edges (a-la Airstream) all contribute to its outstanding cross-wind and truck-wake manners, it must be experienced.

The Wanderlodge is the safest motorhome on the road not only because if its ability to sustain a collision, but also because of its stability, which helps to maintain control and prevent a collision.

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