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Old 05-08-2016, 11:46 PM   #21
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You need a hitch on the bus and a tow bar on your car. That's if you can tow a Prius without it being on a tow dolly. Got to be careful with front wheel drive.

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Old 05-09-2016, 10:19 AM   #22
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You need a hitch on the bus and a tow bar on your car. That's if you can tow a Prius without it being on a tow dolly. Got to be careful with front wheel drive.
I did some digging, I understand now. Mostly because of the hybrid system. I would need a dolly to lift up the front wheels. The good one's are pretty expensive!

Also, has anybody use the Wegoodlook eBay inspections! https://wegolook.com/ebay-inspections/other

I know nothing about buses but would love a mechanic on site with me when I go pick up the bus!

Thanks for all the information so far! It's been helpful!
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Old 05-09-2016, 11:02 AM   #23
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Old 05-09-2016, 12:17 PM   #24
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You can usually pick a tow dolly for about $800. You can pick up a tow bar for probably $100 used. Measure the width of your frame and see if you can get a $20 or so heavy duty hitch from a junk yard. It takes some time to put a tow package together without spending a whole lot.
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Old 05-09-2016, 02:54 PM   #25
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$50 will get you a tow dolly for the day at U haul. As long as you have a hitch on the bus. Will tow the Prius no problem, and won't need any towbars on the car.
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Old 05-19-2016, 01:19 PM   #26
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I'm glad someone bought that finally, I've been tempted since I saw it in person while attending an auction there.
I think it's a nice bus, I wanted rear engine though.
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Old 05-19-2016, 04:39 PM   #27
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I'm glad someone bought that finally, I've been tempted since I saw it in person while attending an auction there.
I think it's a nice bus, I wanted rear engine though.
It's good to hear from you buddy!
The bus is coming along nicely. I just finished up this morning, gutting it. This bus is a beast, like a dangerous gorilla or some ****! Especially on the road back from Pittsburgh to Chicago..Oh what a drive...
I'm going to post more details soon with heavy pics!! I still need help and insight from the community. Not sure if I should continued the thread here or start a fresh one in the school conversion projects?
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Old 05-19-2016, 05:30 PM   #28
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It's good to hear from you buddy!
The bus is coming along nicely. I just finished up this morning, gutting it. This bus is a beast, like a dangerous gorilla or some ****! Especially on the road back from Pittsburgh to Chicago..Oh what a drive...
I'm going to post more details soon with heavy pics!! I still need help and insight from the community. Not sure if I should continued the thread here or start a fresh one in the school conversion projects?
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Start a thread and POST PICS!
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Old 05-21-2016, 07:02 PM   #29
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Starting a new Conversion Project of here.. Check it out http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/da...lay-13910.html
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