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Old 08-18-2017, 03:58 PM   #1
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Mobile Book Library / Office Bus

mobile Book library/ Office bus:, Pros, Cons
they come off the line from factory with insulation, 3 AC and Generator
Is this a better option to start the conversion? saves a few steps as far as stripping the bus.
They are hard to find used but I see one I like however asking a lot of $ for a 1997.
Its a 40ft Tomas RE 1997 W/8.3 Cummins.

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Old 08-18-2017, 04:07 PM   #2
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theres been several that started with book-mobiles... I think you stated alot of the advantages... better insulation, many had few or no windows. so you have a blank canvas to cut in for RV windows.. generator, Air-con already installed..

I dont know how much insulation they have.. im sure better than standard factory school bus.. biut whether its full-time or harsh weather camping-grade? surely a lot depends on the type of climate you plan to travel in..

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They go for five to ten grand at auction. And much higher on Ebay and CL.
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bookmobiles are a good thing. one with an 8.3, even better!
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bookmobiles are a good thing. one with an 8.3, even better!
I'm still thinking about that mobile vet clinic bus that went for five grand or so.
It had EVERYTHING!
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Dont forget a bloodmobile! I had one pull up to the pump next to me last time I drove penny!

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