School Bus battery needed

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Hi y'all! Someone stole my battery from my 1993 Carpenter School Bus Conversion. I've converted it into a classroom on wheels to serve disadvantaged and homeless pre-schoolers. Can anyone tell me what kind of battery I need to get this classroom on the road? An inexoensive route 😊 Thank you.

Cyn Allen

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

need to know what motor and then we can give you a better idea?
one battery or 2?
12volt or 24volt system?

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

also a general location?
the cheapest battery might not be the best in cold weather?

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Hi Jolly Roger. The body type says VA on registration and I remember seeing 12V somewhere. Also, I'm in California.

Cyn

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

maybe try a group 31.
my big bus uses two 8D batteries but you might be able to get by with a single group 31.

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

you never said what engine you have?
if you dont know try to post a picture and someone can identify it.
my 86 all mechanical needs the capacity of two batteries to turn it when its cool outside or it has set awhile.
of course i am talking diesel and you could have a gas engine.
as well as a straight 6 is better balanced than a v8 so should require less battery capacity to get it turning.