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01-29-2019, 01:33 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Best bus color for boondocking?
I really love all the pretty colors I see others painting their buses...the turquoises and mints especially are lovely...but for boondocking, would it better to paint it something more inconspicuous like beige? That color depresses me but I don't want to stick out when I'm trying to blend in...
One idea I have is to paint it a cream color and then do some subtle pastel blue and green elements over that under the window line (maybe hand painted or stenciled).
Anyone have thoughts/experience/seen any great examples of good boondocking colors that aren't totally boring?
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01-29-2019, 01:56 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Keep in mind heat absorption. Nealy all bus roofs are white for a very good reason. I went with slightly off-white, but for the same reason.
Likewise the exterior wall colors. Lighter shades (of almost any color) will minimize heat gain. Other than that...just have fun with it!
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01-29-2019, 02:15 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Grayson County, VA
Posts: 1,428
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 65
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MollyCMo
I really love all the pretty colors I see others painting their buses...the turquoises and mints especially are lovely...but for boondocking, would it better to paint it something more inconspicuous like beige? That color depresses me but I don't want to stick out when I'm trying to blend in...
One idea I have is to paint it a cream color and then do some subtle pastel blue and green elements over that under the window line (maybe hand painted or stenciled).
Anyone have thoughts/experience/seen any great examples of good boondocking colors that aren't totally boring?
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Aside from using light colors, esp. on the roof, to keep the bus cool I think you should paint your bus to whatever color scheme makes you happy. IMO unless you're trying to hid from the feds or have some narcos on your tail, I don't know that you really need to be inconspicuous. Boondocking, as far as I understand, is just dry camping (preferably) away from anyone with outdoor TV sets, generators, and, of course, drum circles.
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01-29-2019, 03:35 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Thanks for the replies. I must have read some inaccurate info on what boondocking is...back to the classroom
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01-29-2019, 03:50 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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I too have thought along those lines. A paint job that will sell up the road but also be semi invisible in the woods. I definitely don't want a camo paint job, but will use earthiness instead. White is too bright to hide in the woods, so my roof is going to be tan and below that a mix of olive drab and black with some possible graphics involved. My bus will be dark themed outside and bright inside.
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01-29-2019, 04:45 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Grayson County, VA
Posts: 1,428
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 65
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MollyCMo
Thanks for the replies. I must have read some inaccurate info on what boondocking is...back to the classroom
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I mean, I know people in the vandwelling community do stealth camping, but a bus by its very nature doesn't exactly blend in. We've not done any boondocking yet but we plan to, extensively, when we hit the road full time. A lot of people boondock in just regular old travel trailers and motorhomes though.
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01-29-2019, 06:08 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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01-29-2019, 06:22 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Grayson County, VA
Posts: 1,428
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 65
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
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Hahaha Dazzling Blue Bus, checkin' in
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01-29-2019, 07:04 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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I don't see quite enough green tint in yours to count as Bus Conversion Blue but close!
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01-29-2019, 07:13 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Is there a woman anywhere who is NOT fond of "Tiffany" blue? Most can spot those little boxes from two blocks away.
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01-29-2019, 07:16 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Is there a woman anywhere who is NOT fond of "Tiffany" blue? Most can spot those little boxes from two blocks away.
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I gave mine something in a little blue box and now she has a taste for it!
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01-29-2019, 07:23 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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NOW you've started something!
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01-29-2019, 07:41 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,325
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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I must be lucky, I gave my wife a log splitter for Christmas and she loves it. No little blue boxes for her.
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01-29-2019, 08:35 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
I too have thought along those lines. A paint job that will sell up the road but also be semi invisible in the woods. I definitely don't want a camo paint job, but will use earthiness instead. White is too bright to hide in the woods, so my roof is going to be tan and below that a mix of olive drab and black with some possible graphics involved. My bus will be dark themed outside and bright inside.
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Cool! I'd love to see it when it's done!
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01-29-2019, 08:35 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
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Hahahaha that's hilarious!!!
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01-29-2019, 08:36 PM
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#16
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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I love it! It's a beauty. Nice job
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01-29-2019, 08:38 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew Bru
Hahaha Dazzling Blue Bus, checkin' in
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Whoops! Meant to quote your message in my reply...your bus is beautiful! Nice job
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01-29-2019, 08:38 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Is there a woman anywhere who is NOT fond of "Tiffany" blue? Most can spot those little boxes from two blocks away.
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Now that's the truth! No wonder we love that color so much...lol
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01-29-2019, 08:39 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
I gave mine something in a little blue box and now she has a taste for it!
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Hahaha good man, good man
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01-29-2019, 08:40 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 67
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronnie
I must be lucky, I gave my wife a log splitter for Christmas and she loves it. No little blue boxes for her.
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Lol I'd be happy with either...or both!
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