Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 11-11-2018, 02:36 PM   #1
Mini-Skoolie
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 14
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: T444E 7.3L
Rated Cap: 72
Looking at a Bus. What’s important?

Hey guys,

So I’ve seen a lot of posts about what to look for when buying a bus, but not much about what to look for when you’re there, in person, looking at it face to face.

I’ve found a few busses with the engines and other specs that I want, but what are the details I should be paying attention to as I inspect it in person.

I know the bus has what I want mechanically, but what should I be looking for physically (asides from rust), or sound/feel wise.

I’m bringing someone with me who knows a lot about diesels but I want to make sure I’m making the right decision as the bus will be used to travel cross-country, will be converted with shore and off grid capabilities, and will be used almost year round.

Thanks for any advice!

__________________
If you can dream it, you can do it.

Follow Rio's transformation on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/thecuriositybus
CuriosityBus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2018, 04:09 PM   #2
Bus Geek
 
brokedown's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
This is a very frequently asked question and I've written about it here: https://wanderlounge.net/things-to-l...-buying-a-bus/
__________________
Keep up with us and our build!
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter
brokedown is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
advice, buying, international, specs, what to look for


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:37 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.