LX vs LXi

[tumble_weed_ft]

Pete:

Thanks. Great information. Does the LX have the same chassis and
steel siding / roofing as prior Wanderlodges and the LXi? Other than
the lower horsepower, is the Cummins engine considered inferior to
the DD?

Dave

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> The DD Series 60, an in-line 6 cylinder engine is longer than the
> previously used DD 8V92 (a V8). So, the 40' chassis was extended
by
> about 2' and some inches to accommodate the Series 60 engine. It
was
> first used in the '95 "42 foot" model. (Some one claims that it
> actually measures 42' 3" -- but I haven't measured my coach to get
> the exact length.)
>
> Sometime after 95, the DD Series 60 engine was repositioned to
allow
> a larger rear closet and the 43' model was born. In 1996, the 42'
had
> the S-60 and the 40' had the 8V92. In 1997, a 41' and 43' model
with
> the DD Series 60 were available. There was no 40' model in '97.
(97
> BMC had 37 and 40 models with a Cummins engine.)
>
> In 1998 the LX and LXi models were introduced. 1999 model line up
was
> about the same.
> LX - 40' with Cummins M11/450hp engine
> LXi - 41' and 43' with S-60/500hp engine
>
> LX LXi-40 LXi-43
> 12.5kw 15kw 15kw -- generator
> 175 gal 260 gal 300 gal diesel fuel capacity
> 4 house 4 house 6 house batteries
> 47200 47400 48900 GVWR
> no yes yes -- bulk oil fill
> 3000w 3000w 6000w inverter(s) total capacity
> there are also modest differences in the fresh and holding tank
> capacities,
> alternator sizes, and other details.
> Judging from the brochure photos, it appears that the shorter LX
had
> a less elaborate interior design than the LXi, although the basic
> components are quite similar. But differences seem to include
> laminate covered cabinets vs. stained wood, more leather-like
> furniture, more mirrors (including on the ceiling), etc.
>
> So, it appears that the LX is simply a 'stripper' (but still high-
> end) design with fewer features than the LXi with the major
> difference being a 50 hp lower powered engine.
>
> In 2000, the 40' LX was joined by a 40' LX - Millennium Limited
> Edition. Same engine, generator, and capacities as the regular LX,
> but with (apparently) a higher-design level interior. The 41' LXi
was
> gone from the line-up. A Millennium Limited Edition LXi was also
> produced. These Millennium edition units might have a higher
resale
> price to reflect the upgraded interior fittings.
>
> In 2003, the M380 and M450 were introduced, ending the LX and LXi
era.
>
> See the Vintage birds "history" link at
> <http://www.vintagebirds.com>
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Apr 9, 2008, at 6:42 PM, tumble_weed_ft wrote:
>
> > I notice that the Wanderlodge LX resale amounts are
significantly
> > lower
> > than the LXi and earlier model Wanderlodges. Why is this? Is the
LX a
> > newer version of the BMC? Does it have a different chassis? Just
doing
> > my research. I'm thinking about possibly fulltiming in the future
and
> > have been interested in a Wanderlodge. I would like one with a
Detroit
> > Series 60 but don't know if I will be able to afford that. I also
want
> > to stay at the 40 to 41 length.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your input.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
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