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09-25-2016, 06:58 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12
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First trip
Ok so I was just wondering how much of the bus conversion was done before you took your first trip/outing. And what did you consider you necessities.
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09-25-2016, 07:20 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 938
Chassis: GMC or Chevrolet, I hope
Engine: gasser probably
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First trip will be bringing the bus home. NJ to FL. 1k miles trip.
My necessities are . . . I'm in USA, Walmart is open 24hr and there is a gas station with restrooms every few miles.
Party time !!! 
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09-25-2016, 07:24 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,208
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: 3800 International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 72
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well, most of the bus was done , other then the kitchen cupboards weren't done, and only and still just have plywood for the floor, no vinyl, as with necessities, we took tools, screws, nuts&bolts, zip ties, tape, and wire , butt connectors, stuff for repairing electrical wires. food, beer, beer, something to bbq on and something to keep beer cold, now if your going on a long road trip, bring a credit card, and sigh up for a towing service, I have coach net.
We just got back from a 7 day trip, so far this summer we have logged 11750kms and 24 nights in the bus.
gbstewart
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09-25-2016, 08:06 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Posts: 171
Year: 1995
Coachwork: International
Chassis: Carpenter
Engine: d466 mechanical
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Take your first trip whenever you know your bus is solid mechanically. It's good to get some camping or traveling in at the beginning. You'll start thinking of what you want and what you need without even having to.
I realized I wanted solar that way. And, also realized what exactly id want in a kitchen too
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09-25-2016, 08:39 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12
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I agree that it gives you the opportunity to figure things out. But didn't really consider the "get to know your bus time". Learning it close to home it better then 500 miles away.
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09-25-2016, 09:25 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Richmond Virginia
Posts: 932
Year: 1984
Engine: 366 Big block Chevy! :) w/ Stick shift
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Oh how fun!
Having my tools with me is such a comfort. I am just delighted that i had the sanity to spoil myself with 10ft of shop space. Like mentioned above; having shopping centers close by, i really feel like things are A ok.
I need a place to sleep, snacks (sardines, rice cakes, almonds, crasins, lays potato chips, bottle water) something to watch Scooby Doo for fun and in case the kid in me gets frightened, for some reason Scooby Doo calms me down.
Having the solar to charge all my devices has been such a treat. I have rigged up lots of lights ajd lamps with 12v bulbs now so i rarely use my inverters.
Great thread, thanks for opening this can of worms 
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09-26-2016, 12:07 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Lost me at sardines & rice cakes... I put them right up there with buttermilk & sushi
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09-26-2016, 05:39 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: hills of sw virginia
Posts: 889
Year: 1996
Chassis: thomas
Engine: 8.3 cummins
Rated Cap: 11 window
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if its tagged and insured use it. i took a trip to il last feb and found out how important insulation is! also found out my front main seal was bad 
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09-26-2016, 08:25 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,835
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oricha1984
First trip will be bringing the bus home. NJ to FL. 1k miles trip.
My necessities are . . . I'm in USA, Walmart is open 24hr and there is a gas station with restrooms every few miles.
Party time !!!
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that was me... first trip was tampa to columbus... 1050 miles...
second trip was 3 days later when all my friends said "lets for a bus ride" and off to IKEA in cincinatti we went.. 200 miles round trip...
im in houston picking up a second bus.. its first trip will be 1045 miles to st pete! starting tomorrow
-Christopher
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09-26-2016, 09:02 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12
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it sounds like the picking up of the bus is a trip in itself. Im really looking forward to the experience soon.
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09-26-2016, 09:29 AM
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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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Bus retrieval is great!
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09-26-2016, 09:59 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 938
Chassis: GMC or Chevrolet, I hope
Engine: gasser probably
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
that was me... first trip was tampa to columbus... 1050 miles...
second trip was 3 days later when all my friends said "lets for a bus ride" and off to IKEA in cincinatti we went.. 200 miles round trip...
im in houston picking up a second bus.. its first trip will be 1045 miles to st pete! starting tomorrow
-Christopher
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I will be driving mine tomorrow as well.
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