Steering angle on 2000 Wanderlodge LXI

[David Brady]

Hi Conny & Allen,

Welcome to the Wanderlodge community. I'm always glad
to see a fellow LXi owner join the list. I was feeling a bit
lonely here for a while... You've chosen a great coach and
I'm sure it will give you many years of happy and trouble
free service. The LXi is unique in many ways, but it still has
much in common with all the vintage birds, being yet another
evolution of a proven design. Feel free to ask our help as
needed; we all enjoy sharing our experiences and can usually
recommend quick fixes and worthwhile upgrades. I wish I
could help you understand your rear steer coach, but I have
no experience with a steerable tag. I don't usually turn by
reference, the way you describe. I tend to use as much road
as I can and take it slow in tight spots. Our coaches have a
bit of a rear overhang, so I'm always watchful of dips when
entering or leaving driveways. I always try to hit these dips
at an angle and try to avoid them if at all possible. Before I
drive the bus, I always do a walk around just so that I can
wrap my brain around the size of the beast. This helps when
sitting in the drivers seat; i.e., I can then imagine just how huge
it is and act accordingly. Take her slow, use as much road as you
can, watch uneven pavement (driveway entrances etc), and I
think you'll be fine.

Best of luck,
David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

Allen & Conny wrote:
>
> Hi!
> We are taking delivery of a 2000 Wanderlodge LXI next week and have
> been trying to find out the steering angle of this bus. It has a
> steerable tag which we think rotates up to 7%. Bluebird won't return
> our emails so we are hoping there is someone out there that has a
> similar rig. What is the turning angle of the front axle and what is
> the effective turning angle with the rear stearing tag? If you have
> one like this, what do you use for a reference point when making your
> turn? (Bumper, hips or some other point....) We haven't driven it yet
> and want to be prepared.
> Thanks!
> Conny & Allen
> 2000 Wanderlodge LXI (Soon!)
>
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