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Old 08-31-2018, 08:55 AM   #21
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Old 08-31-2018, 12:52 PM   #22
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That's under two hours from me - I am in Santa Rosa. PM me and we can talk.
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Old 08-31-2018, 01:48 PM   #23
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Panic.........
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Old 08-31-2018, 01:56 PM   #24
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Old 09-05-2018, 09:03 AM   #25
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As far as insurance we used Progressive we also have Good Sam Club for roadside assistance as long as it's a conversion If they are giving you the standard week for removal you probably need to talk to a towing co out there & see if they have a storage lot they can tow it to so you have time to go get it. If it's not running you have your work cut out for you. Make sure you get all the details from the towing co & storage lot all pricing with no hidden fees.
I'm in NY, just registered a '97 Intl 3800. As long as the seats are removed, you can register it in NY as a van (They asked me for photo proof). DMV here allowed me to self certify the weight, and as long as you set the gross less than 26,000 pounds (I did 22,900) you don't need a CDL.

My insurance is through State Farm with my regular car insurance. It's private commercial and for basic liability it was not expensive. I think about $350 a year.

I don't know about transporter tags, but I think you can get temps from California.

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Old 09-05-2018, 09:07 AM   #26
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Haha! And continue to panic!
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Old 09-05-2018, 09:45 AM   #27
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Haha! And continue to panic!
The real panic starts when you cut the roof off and raise it.
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Old 09-05-2018, 10:22 AM   #28
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Coast to coast trip in your own schoolbus! Sounds like an adventure of a lifetime!



I imagine my crew in it, and it makes me want to get the bus for myself as soon as possible!
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Old 09-05-2018, 11:21 AM   #29
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The real panic starts when you cut the roof off and raise it.
I didn't raise my roof, but imagine this to be true. I panicked the moment the seller handed me the keys and then he drove off!!! I panic everyday with the enormity and responsibility of owning a 38ft school bus! Some nights, I get no sleep.
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Old 09-05-2018, 11:27 AM   #30
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I didn't raise my roof, but imagine this to be true. I panicked the moment the seller handed me the keys and then he drove off!!! I panic everyday with the enormity and responsibility of owning a 38ft school bus! Some nights, I get no sleep.
Then it sound like you're doing it about right; carry on.
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Old 09-05-2018, 11:40 AM   #31
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Then it sound like you're doing it about right; carry on.
Yup! That's what I hear. Great day!
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Old 09-05-2018, 12:17 PM   #32
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Yup! That's what I hear. Great day!
Just remember to breathe once in awhile.
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Old 09-05-2018, 12:22 PM   #33
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We're also East coasters who bought a California bus and drove across the country.

The school district provided us a bill of sale and copy of the title. Our first stop in California was to a local DMV office with that paperwork and our IDs to purchase a trip permit -- a sticker that went in the window in lieu of license plates. With the windows down at 65mph, it kept blowing off, so we secured it with duct tape. I believe it was good for a week and was recognized in all states.

We brought tools and the district's maintenance supervisor kindly gave us some extra oil and coolant for the journey.

We also brought a good road atlas because we were unsure if the bus would have an outlet for charging our cell phones. (It did have one but needed to be re-wired, so the outlet didn't work). The dishboard back light also didn't work, so we bought a puck style light at Target so we could keep an eye on fuel level and engine temp when driving at night.

Based on the school's location and our destination of Maryland, we took I-40 much of the way, with some diversions to stretches of historic Route 66. The stretch through the Mojave Desert was was

As for the name -- our plan has been to build a vehicle for our adventures, which became known as our adventure vehicle, then AV. That eventually became her name: Avie.
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Old 09-05-2018, 12:37 PM   #34
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Thank you for reminding me. In spite of the tattoo on my left forearm that says, "Breathe." I still forget!
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Old 09-05-2018, 12:41 PM   #35
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Based on the school's location and our destination of Maryland,
Have I run across you before? I'm in MD too.
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Old 09-05-2018, 07:30 PM   #36
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Driving School Busses across the country is fun!! i love doing it...
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Old 09-05-2018, 08:42 PM   #37
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I drove from Florida to Montana in April - and now, I am headed to Virginia - then a trip up to New England.

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Old 09-06-2018, 03:14 AM   #38
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Driving an unknown bus with absolutely no knowledge of buses sounds very adventurous to say the least! This could be the best road trip ever! Or...
I can't wait to see how this plays out.
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Old 09-06-2018, 09:25 AM   #39
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Driving an unknown bus with absolutely no knowledge of buses sounds very adventurous to say the least! This could be the best road trip ever! Or...
I can't wait to see how this plays out.
I drove my unknown bus for the first time on August 15th. I had never driven a school bus… with air brakes to boot! I was too nervous and excited (panicked), so I stayed over night in the Lowe’s parking lot. In the morning, after purchasing my plywood, I drove from Kentucky to Ohio than to Pennsylvania. Loved it!!

I should have just headed west!! But, needed to get my doggie.
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Old 09-06-2018, 12:18 PM   #40
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Oh wow that would be awesome... Laytonville
I live 20 miles away from Laytonville. PM Me if you still need help.
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