Caribbean skoolie

[Prflyer]

Hello, been a lurker for a long time on the site, finally decided to buy a bus. Been a sailor and liveaboard so I am looking forward to finding the right bus and getting right to the build. Seen some of the builds here and cannot wait to have my own. Soon to be wife also wants a break from the rat race so she is on board. Still looking for the right bus, love the flat nose buses for their look but was wondering if the regular dog nose buses by having more ground clearance be better on sand? Many places to camp out on the island and as you would expect lots of sand. I understand the manual trans would help also. Anyone out there have experience this? Are dog nose better on dirt/sand than flat nose? At any rate I appreciate upfront all the great info I have and will find along the way.

Thanks in advance!

Dan

[oricha1984]

Welcome dude,
I'm a noob so I'll let others weight in.
But here is a cool rig.

Sand anyone?


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[Prflyer]

Now that would be great here! Thanks!!

[EastCoastCB]

I love it down in the Caribbean. The heat and humidity suit me just fine.

[SDR76]

I know my flatnose is very heavy on the front, and light on the rear, Not what you would want with sand. On the flantnose, if its a front engine, the engine in all of its weightful glory is in front of the front axle. The dognose has it behind and under, therefore i would think a better weight distribution. Also, I've no experience in sand with my bus, but with even a little mud or snow, she isn't moving..

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by SDR76

I know my flatnose is very heavy on the front, and light on the rear, Not what you would want with sand. On the flantnose, if its a front engine, the engine in all of its weightful glory is in front of the front axle. The dognose has it behind and under, therefore i would think a better weight distribution. Also, I've no experience in sand with my bus, but with even a little mud or snow, she isn't moving..

My FE does pretty well in sand. Well, not beach sand. But sandy driveways and fields.

[Prflyer]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

I love it down in the Caribbean. The heat and humidity suit me just fine.

Thanks, lived in the states a while and definitely appreciate the heat

[Prflyer]

Originally Posted by SDR76

I know my flatnose is very heavy on the front, and light on the rear, Not what you would want with sand. On the flantnose, if its a front engine, the engine in all of its weightful glory is in front of the front axle. The dognose has it behind and under, therefore i would think a better weight distribution. Also, I've no experience in sand with my bus, but with even a little mud or snow, she isn't moving..

Thanks, that is what I thought, just having a rough time getting to like the dog nose buses

[Prflyer]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

My FE does pretty well in sand. Well, not beach sand. But sandy driveways and fields.

I would definitely keep it off the loose sand (close to shore) but keeping in mind that I do live in a 100 by 25 mile island give or take a few miles
It is something I need to think about, thanks!

[freebird]

Those are rare and if found expensive... would love to find one on auction...

[Prflyer]

That would be perfect for here, never seen one in PR

[EastCoastCB]

They're hard to find.
Here's one for sale.
10426 - aaabussales.com

[Prflyer]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

They're hard to find.
Here's one for sale.
10426 - aaabussales.com

That would be amazing here, thanks!

[jazty]

That's a really cool bus!



Heehee.. That's a funny looking set of gear selectors for an "Allison auto" transmission.