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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-03-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 894,294
Posted By TheRollingBones
Honesty is so refreshing. I hope they get top...

Honesty is so refreshing. I hope they get top dollar!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,802
Posted By TheRollingBones
Very informative, Thank you!

Very informative, Thank you!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,802
Posted By TheRollingBones
I am not familiar with the Crown engines.

I am not familiar with the Crown engines.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,802
Posted By TheRollingBones
Sounds like a smoother ride?

Sounds like a smoother ride?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,802
Posted By TheRollingBones
Were the engine compartments in the CB larger...

Were the engine compartments in the CB larger than the busses of today? Can a Crown "host the venerable 60 series DD engine and B500 Transmission? I may go this way.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,802
Posted By TheRollingBones
Why are Crown Buses Highly Vaunted? Or, Are They?

I have seen chatter about Crown Busses. Are CBs the Cadillacs of the bus world? If so; why?

:Thanx::popcorn:
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 10-01-2019, 02:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
Thank you for the 411. I have heard good things...

Thank you for the 411. I have heard good things about the s60 and B500.... but they are just too big for a skoolie. Life goes on.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-30-2019, 01:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,197
Posted By TheRollingBones
Saf T liner HDX ?

Saf T liner HDX ?
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-25-2019, 01:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
Thanks, Ted. :Thanx:

Thanks, Ted.

:Thanx:
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-24-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
I am an inexperienced RV newbie - and former over...

I am an inexperienced RV newbie - and former over the road truck driver. It would thrill me to "no end" to learn that "It is okay to go off-pavement in a coach".

My sense of caution comes from:
...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-24-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
Question Regarding which statement? :Thanx:

Regarding which statement?
:Thanx:
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-24-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
The off road comment?

The off road comment?
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-24-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
See- "having your cake and eating it...

See- "having your cake and eating it too".
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-24-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
You can't (or shouldn't) drive down rural unpaved...

You can't (or shouldn't) drive down rural unpaved roads in a coach, A coach is strictly a pavement only vehicle. We will be touring the US and Canada in the summers.

My wife and four elementary...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-24-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
One reason my family and I prefer a Skoolie (90...

One reason my family and I prefer a Skoolie (90 passenger Thomas HDX RE) is the higher ground clearance juxtaposed to a low ridding coach. We want to do some serious boondocking.

Question: will a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-24-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,610
Posted By TheRollingBones
I admire her courage. I would have benefited...

I admire her courage. I would have benefited greatly, as a high school student, if I had converted a school bus (into my future home). I am now 56. Looking back, I could have saved a lot of money,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-23-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 340,956
Posted By TheRollingBones
Question Longest school bus?

Has there ever been a 45 foot long and 9-10 foot wide double rear axle school bus?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-23-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By TheRollingBones
Looks/

Looks/Aesthetics.
:angel::Thanx:
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-23-2019, 02:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,549
Posted By TheRollingBones
Question Most expensive Conversion: Coach or Skoolie?

Are coaches more expensive to convert to an RV? Are Skoolies more expensive?
(Let's say a Thomas 90 passenger HDX Vs. an MCI MC12)?
If you had a reno budget of $125,000, could your money "do more"...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-23-2019, 02:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By TheRollingBones
Question Applying fiberglass to School Bus Exterior.

Does anyone have experience with applying fiberglass panels to a 90 Passenger Thomas HDX school bus exterior?

:Thanx:
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-22-2019, 03:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 995
Posted By TheRollingBones
Question Fiberglass exterior work? How difficult?

Has anyone ever replaced the "skin" of an old coach with fiberglass panels?
If so How difficult was it? What tools would I need ? Your opinion is appreciated.
:Thanx:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,970
Posted By TheRollingBones
Question Roof removal and exchange.

I am a new wannabe School bus converter. I have noticed that the skoolie roofs are arched. This arch structure seems to hinder cabinet size. A flat roof would be a more functional option for the bus...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-18-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,846
Posted By TheRollingBones
My wife is the glamper. The answer to the...

My wife is the glamper. The answer to the interior "getup" question is resale value and making my wife happy.
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-18-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,846
Posted By TheRollingBones
We are campers at heart. I have a big family....

We are campers at heart. I have a big family. Hotels are sterile and boring for us. It's a "been there done that" kind of thing. I want to follow you on your build. What kind of bus is it? Where did...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-17-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,991
Posted By TheRollingBones
I am wanting to do the same. Where is the best...

I am wanting to do the same. Where is the best place to purchase a bus like yours?
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