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Old 03-05-2017, 10:45 PM   #461
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I can only assume 'Native' is from North Texas. In my 67 years I have never seen ya'll spelled y'all. BUT too each his own.

Laura and Jannes
You All are still welcome to come on down.(-:

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Old 03-06-2017, 01:56 AM   #462
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Many Texans aren't even aware of the greatness that Townes and Blaze were.

I'm just outside of Dallas. If I can provide you with some resources, please let me know. I am just starting my skoolie journey, myself.
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Old 03-06-2017, 05:17 AM   #463
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Hehe, thanks for the quick reply 1olfart ;)
We'll certainly be posting pics if we can bring this crazy dream to a good end...
As a fan of Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley, I am keenly aware of how Texans talk ( some of 'em at least ;) )
As I was reading this I smiled REAL big... Townes was actually playing from my speakers. That's not unusual... but whoa, what a crazy coincidence!
Currently listening to Nuthin. Townes was an AMAZING songwriter.

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Old 03-06-2017, 06:54 AM   #464
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Hehe, and on top of that we're bidding on the same bus,
crazy coincidence indeed!
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Old 03-06-2017, 06:59 AM   #465
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I'm bidding on it because its a gas engine.
If you wanna travel, you may want a more substantial bus with a diesel engine. These things are tiny and built on a pickup/van platform.
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Old 09-14-2017, 05:56 PM   #466
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This morning I got the bus inspected and did the title transfer, including re-titling as a motorhome with no problems whatsoever! I feel lucky considering the ordeals other people on this site had to go through. The place that does the inspections is also my mechanic so they know me and didn't hesitate to list it as "motorhome" on their inspection documentation. Then I went to my local branch of the tax office where there is never a line at all. Paid my tax, got my plates and motorhome designated title, and was out of there in 15 minutes. Yay!

So you didn't need pictures? I'm told you have to bring picture in to 'prove' it a motor home.
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Old 09-14-2017, 07:00 PM   #467
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My DMV didn't care at all they would have titled it as a trailer if I asked them. The insurance company was way more concerned with what they were actually insuring. From reading everyone's experience it's really different between locations and even depending on who is at the desk when you arrive. It seems like everyone figures it out eventually however.
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Old 09-14-2017, 10:35 PM   #468
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My DMV didn't care at all they would have titled it as a trailer if I asked them. The insurance company was way more concerned with what they were actually insuring. From reading everyone's experience it's really different between locations and even depending on who is at the desk when you arrive. It seems like everyone figures it out eventually however.

My problem is I don't want to wait till it's converted to get a title that I can drive. LOL We talked about gutting it, air mattress, camping table and folding chairs, and camping stove. Pictures. And then try.

I had no problems with insurance. I have a business so the agent stuck the commercial vehicle on the business policy until we can get it re-titled. Bare liability for $60 / month.
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Old 08-12-2019, 06:18 PM   #469
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When you drove the bus home, did you have insurance and plates?
Did you need a CDL?
I'm in The Colony, Texas and I've read that I can get a CDL exemption for a Class B license.
I'm not sure about the details of driving home from the auction and getting insured as an RV without the CDL.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Old 08-12-2019, 06:23 PM   #470
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When you drove the bus home, did you have insurance and plates?
Did you need a CDL?
I'm in The Colony, Texas and I've read that I can get a CDL exemption for a Class B license.
I'm not sure about the details of driving home from the auction and getting insured as an RV without the CDL.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Insurance is a must. RV insurance will not be able to be procured legitimately until it has been converted. You don't need a CDL if your not operating a commercial enterprise. Once there is less than seating for 16, it is no longer considered a commercial vehicle if you don't want. No one on this forum has been pulled over and ticketed when returning home with a new bus. Buses are invisible on the road, drive safely and you'll not have issues.
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