Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 02-03-2017, 09:05 PM   #41
Bus Nut
 
Rameses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73 View Post
I have never been in an Amtran, and am considering one that's quite a bit to far to kick the tires... I know it's a 40' re
Anyone know if it's 6'0 cieling?
Got a picture of it?

Look at the level of the top of the passenger windows compared to the level of the top of the driver's window and/or the service door to determine whether it's a high roof or a standard roof.

Rameses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:15 PM   #42
Bus Geek
 
EastCoastCB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73 View Post
I have never been in an Amtran, and am considering one that's quite a bit to far to kick the tires... I know it's a 40' re
Anyone know if it's 6'0 cieling?
Are the windows higher than the driver's window and service door?
EastCoastCB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:42 PM   #43
Bus Crazy
 
Njsurf73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses View Post
Got a picture of it?

Look at the level of the top of the passenger windows compared to the level of the top of the driver's window and/or the service door to determine whether it's a high roof or a standard roof.


Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Njsurf73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:44 PM   #44
Bus Nut
 
Rameses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
That's a high roof.

Interior height should be about 6'6".
Rameses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:45 PM   #45
Bus Crazy
 
Njsurf73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses View Post
That's a high roof.

Interior height should be about 6'6".
Then I want it. Now to figure out how to work my schedule to pick it up.


Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Njsurf73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:46 PM   #46
Bus Crazy
 
Njsurf73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73 View Post
Then I want it. Now to figure out how to work my schedule to pick it up.


Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
It has the 466/3000 Allison od

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Njsurf73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:47 PM   #47
Bus Nut
 
Rameses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
You'll also find that it isn't quite 40' long. That's a 13 window, so you're probably looking at about 38' long.
Rameses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:49 PM   #48
Bus Crazy
 
Njsurf73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses View Post
You'll also find that it isn't quite 40' long. That's a 13 window, so you're probably looking at about 38' long.
I can live with that. 2 feet off the end for 6" up top... Easy decision!

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Njsurf73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:49 PM   #49
Bus Nut
 
Rameses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73 View Post
It has the 466/3000 Allison od

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
That's a great drivetrain.
Rameses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:53 PM   #50
Bus Nut
 
Rameses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73 View Post
I can live with that. 2 feet off the end for 6" up top... Easy decision!

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Well, 2 feet out of the middle. The front and rear overhangs will be the same, and the wheelbase will be 2' shorter than a 40' RE. Makes it a little less of a bear to get in and out of parking lots and other tight-ish places.
Rameses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 09:55 PM   #51
Bus Crazy
 
Njsurf73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses View Post
Well, 2 feet out of the middle. The front and rear overhangs will be the same, and the wheelbase will be 2' shorter than a 40' RE. Makes it a little less of a bear to get in and out of parking lots and other tight-ish places.
Even better. Thank you for the help.
This forum rocks.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Njsurf73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2017, 10:03 PM   #52
Bus Nut
 
Rameses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73 View Post
Even better. Thank you for the help.
This forum rocks.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Glad to help! Good luck!
Rameses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2017, 10:21 AM   #53
New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
I am working on getting my bus shipped that I bought with a Ski company before moving to FL and am looking for some dimensions. It's a 2001 International. Has 13 windows, not counting the driver (So I guess 14 window)

Can anyone give me ballpark dimensions? My guess is 40ft long but don't know height, width, or weight.
Attached Thumbnails
BUSjpg.jpg  
jagarcia89 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2017, 06:31 AM   #54
Skoolie
 
ourmefa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
Quote:
Originally Posted by jagarcia89 View Post
I am working on getting my bus shipped that I bought with a Ski company before moving to FL and am looking for some dimensions. It's a 2001 International. Has 13 windows, not counting the driver (So I guess 14 window)

Can anyone give me ballpark dimensions? My guess is 40ft long but don't know height, width, or weight.
Others here may have better info, but I would estimate your bus to be between 38-40' (13 windows x 2.5' = 32.5' behind driver. From drivers seat to front will be between 6-8 feet on a conventional). Your width will likely be the standard of 96" and the interior height of 74". Your window height and relation of drivers window to the others indicates this is a low ceiling bus. Hope this helps.
__________________
Family of 4 - Jamie, Mel, Jensen and Maddie (+3 cats) - less than 60 days out from ditching suburbia in a converted school bus.
Find us on Facebook-Affiliate Link Disclaimer
ourmefa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2017, 07:46 AM   #55
Bus Geek
 
EastCoastCB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by jagarcia89 View Post
I am working on getting my bus shipped that I bought with a Ski company before moving to FL and am looking for some dimensions. It's a 2001 International. Has 13 windows, not counting the driver (So I guess 14 window)

Can anyone give me ballpark dimensions? My guess is 40ft long but don't know height, width, or weight.
Looks like about a 40 footer. And probably weighs around 20k.
Why ship it?
That's gona be mad expensive.
EastCoastCB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2017, 06:57 AM   #56
New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB View Post
Looks like about a 40 footer. And probably weighs around 20k.
Why ship it?
That's gona be mad expensive.
Yeah it certainly looks like it's going to be quite pricey (upwards of $5k). I was hoping to get lucky on an empty semi truck heading this way. I was looking to ship to save time. Driving it back will burn 5 of my 15 vacation days a year, but it looks like that's the option.
jagarcia89 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2017, 09:05 AM   #57
Bus Geek
 
EastCoastCB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by jagarcia89 View Post
Yeah it certainly looks like it's going to be quite pricey (upwards of $5k). I was hoping to get lucky on an empty semi truck heading this way. I was looking to ship to save time. Driving it back will burn 5 of my 15 vacation days a year, but it looks like that's the option.
It WILL be an adventure, so try to enjoy it!
Getting the bus home is half the fun.

I thought about "shipping" till I saw what it cost. Made me laugh a bit even.
EastCoastCB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2017, 12:25 PM   #58
Skoolie
 
ourmefa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
Quote:
Originally Posted by jagarcia89 View Post
Yeah it certainly looks like it's going to be quite pricey (upwards of $5k). I was hoping to get lucky on an empty semi truck heading this way. I was looking to ship to save time. Driving it back will burn 5 of my 15 vacation days a year, but it looks like that's the option.
What are your shipping destinations?

I may have a contact that can help. Just need start and end city zip codes.
__________________
Family of 4 - Jamie, Mel, Jensen and Maddie (+3 cats) - less than 60 days out from ditching suburbia in a converted school bus.
Find us on Facebook-Affiliate Link Disclaimer
ourmefa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2017, 03:17 PM   #59
Bus Geek
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,753
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
where is it coming from? im guessing way out west since its from a ski area? looks like a kickin bus!!..

im thinking ytou could drive a bus like that anywhere in about 4-5 days? pick a weekend, fly out on friday evening... sat-sun off work no vaca used.. and then 3 vacation days to drive it home?

-Christopher
cadillackid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-10-2017, 02:05 AM   #60
Mini-Skoolie
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 13
This thread is GOLD! Even though I've spent a ton of time searching this forum I actually got to it via a google search. I'd suggest this one as a sticky for sure
StoneGuard is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Capacity and Bus Dimensions Seeria Conversion General Discussions 7 08-29-2017 05:22 PM
Bus interior dimensions? SweetBearCub Conversion General Discussions 5 09-04-2013 05:59 PM
Interior Dimensions Seeria Conversion General Discussions 5 11-04-2009 07:43 PM
Dimensions question Redbear Conversion General Discussions 2 10-19-2009 07:39 PM
Dimensions Rose Conversion General Discussions 1 03-10-2004 10:09 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.