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For sale: Family-owned 1983 Blue Bird Wanderlodge FC35 Side Bath purchased by my dad in Sept 2001 for $38,125; in my care since ~2010 with extremely low miles since (after-market digital speedo ~30,000 total; pre-replacement unknown but overall low usage). Excellent maintenance records available. Classic hand-built vintage coach on tough Blue Bird chassisreliable Cat diesel, simple mechanics, huge owner community (Wanderlodge Gurus forum).
Key Specs & Features:

VIN: 1BBCSCX86DF058529 (original tag shown)
Length/Floor Plan: 35 ft, Side Bath (SB) mid-bath, rear bedroom alcove w/ large window, convertible sleeping (twin/queen), dinette/sofa sleeps 4-6
Engine: Caterpillar 3208TA turbo diesel, 225 HP 3,260 engine hours (moderate, strong runner)
Odometer: ~30,000 miles (low documented post-2001, minimal since 2010)
Transmission/Suspension: Allison MT-643 auto, Ridewell air ride, full air brakes
Generator: Onan Quiet Diesel 12.5 kW only 625 hours (quiet/efficient upgraded by previous owner)
Power System: Xantrex Freedom 458 Series inverter/charger (modified sine wave, 20002500W continuous, 100130A 3-stage charger, 30A transfer switch) + roof solar panels for sustainable charging; house bank: 6x Interstate SRM-31 deep-cycle batteries (98 Ah each, 210 RC, 845 MCA 1 new, 5 new 2020; split 3 passenger/3 driver side for balanced power)
Tankage: ~265 gal fuel, 98 gal fresh, 51 gal gray, 37 gal black, 45 gal LP boondocking ready
Tires: New Michelin 11R22.5 (2022 install) very low miles (~1,490 from San Diego to TX)
Upgrades (previous owner): New fridge, awning, porcelain tile floor in kitchen/dining (easy clean/durable), plus inverter/solar/gen as noted
Interior: Warm wood galley (Magic Chef stove/oven, Norcold fridge, microwave, etc.), rear bedroom w/ storage, living sofa/chairs/ottoman/dinette, original dash + CB clean/preserved with LED lights
Extras: Central vac, power antenna, leather seats, heated wipers, backup monitor, drive-line retarder, roof ladder/deck, bike hitch

Solid body/paint (patina expected, no major rust), interior functional/good condition. Runs/drives strong always maintained. No-slide classic with low costs, thoughtful upgrades, and family provenance.
Located in The Woodlands, Texas. Asking $29,900 OBO open to serious offers. Happy to share records, more photos/videos (engine bay, bath, inverter label, etc.), or arrange viewing/test drive.