bus advice

Hi! I've been researching different busses, but I haven't been able to find much on it... does anyone have this bus make/model? What have your experiences been with it? Disclosure: this is my first time purchasing a bus! Thank you for any help 🤗✨️

Please excuse my ignorance :biggrin: Long time lurker but this is my first post. I've read a few other threads on here but none of them seem to be quite the same situation I'm having. I have a 2007 International that I'm converting to live in full time. I bought my bus in Phoenix AZ and drove...

Hi, I am new in all this skoolie thing. Been looking in particular the Saf-T-Liner HDX 40’ because of the space at the back of the cabin having no intake inside of it. I have found multiple in great condition with the Mercedes engine and I have read that people don’t like that engine and that...

I'm looking to buy my first bus this Friday 2001 7.3 Ford e450 160,000 miles. It looks really good, only one small rust spot on the outside. The only issue I'm worried about is that the title is registered as rebuilt. I called my insurance company(state farm) and they said they would be able...

Me and my wife have been looking for a short bus or maybe box truck for a couple months now. I started out wanting to get the conventional dog nose shorty for many reasons I've read on this site. However, they seem to be pretty rare in my area (MO). I haven't seen any under about 6,000 here or...

Hey everyone, My girlfriend and I are looking into getting a bus to convert. We found a bus that we really like and need some advice on whether or not it is a good deal. It is a 2005 International School Bus with 200k miles. It has a VT365 Turbo Diesel Engine, an Alison 1000 transmission and...

Hi all! I’m currently looking at a 1998 International 3800 to buy. It has a T444e and 217,000 miles on it. I’m wondering if anyone can help me out with what transmission might have been paired with it... the guy selling it doesn’t know and I can’t find any metal tags (or I don’t know where to...

Hello, I'm totally new to this and although I enjoy camping and have no problem roughing it, I'm kind of apprehensive about actually following through. I'm a senior engineering student living in Portland, OR and have my eye on a bone-stock 1979 Crown Supercoach for sale - Not willing to flex on...

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Found this for $12k I am not handy with engines. I need something that is likely to be less (vs more) trouble. Before I go on the road full time I need electrical system for shore and boondocking, water system for 1 sink plus large fresh and gray water tanks, and way to heat and cool the bus...

Found this online. Lots of stuff I need already built in. Opinions? Is this worth the price $20,000? What should I be asking the owner? Thanks for answers. 2001 Gillig 29ft bus conversion Originally used as a NH transit bus. Engine and transmission replaced as scheduled maintenance at...

Just what the title says I have tried everything and the bus still drives and everything just an extremely loud buzz the entire way

Here are a few photos of our 1998 Gillig Bus. Demolition still in process! you can follow our story via Instagram: jenniferleigh614 we look forward to sharing our journey, meeting new people and visiting exciting places.

Hi ladies and gentlemen, My husband and I recently bought a 1998 Gillig transit bus in hopes of converting into our home on wheels. The last few months have been spent researching and planning the layout from design to the electrical and plumping. I've used skoolie.net several times, reading...

Hey guys not sure what this noise is.... it is a vibrating noise that only comes at 70 mph till about 75 but above and below it does not happen it’s kind of a ruff humming buuuuur noise was wondering if it was just wind or drivetrain related. Any advice would help!!! It’s a 6 window short bus...

What do y’all think about keeping heaters or air conditioners? What’s the perks of keeping em or ditching em. I have to at least temporarily take some of the heater out to rip floor up and perhaps the air conditioners to do the ceiling ... my buddy took all his out but a/c don’t sound too bad...

I was under the bus and hear small amount of air hissing from this here part which I’ll post picture of ... anyone know what’s up with that?

I am seeking advice on where members of the group have purchased new tires. Has anyone purchased new tires online and if so, what was your experience long term? My bus is a 1988 Silver Eagle (retired Trailways tour bus) and I also have a 2000 Thomas MVP Tires size I am seeking: 6 DRIVE TIRES 2...

i was just wondering if someone could steer me in the right direction on what bus to purchase. the first and most important is that i will be traveling with my jeep being towed behind me on a trailer. my gf and i would like to have a queen size bed and a bathroom with a shower. we will also...

I'm finally at a place where I can buy my bus and start building my new home! I've been looking at different projects and different buses for sale - everything from shuttle buses to vintage school buses and even vans, trailers, trolly buses, RVs ... ugh! My gut tells me to go with a short bus...

If you came across a fully gutted 90's Running bus what would you pay? I'm curious what people value an empty Skoolie Shell that drives. The amount of work with seat removal/heaters/insulation/paneling/flooring (THE WORKS) is quite a bit of time. The ultimate question is, how much value does...

hey y'all I'm new here and am so excited to have found this forum. tomorrow I'm going to pick up my bus(yay) but before I do I was wondering if you guys can give me some feedback. so it's a 1998-1999 blue bird bus, 6 cylinders, diesel, automatic, Engine is a Cummins diesel straight six, 24...

Hello!!! Me and my Fiancé are getting married this year and it is our dream to convert a school bus and travel full time. We don't have a lot of the details figured out but we know that this is what we want to do. We need as much help as we can get!!! We want a large bus, probably 40ft so we can...

Greetings My girlfriend and I are currently traveling in a nice Toyota Dolphin in Southern California. Looking to travel around the country and teach yoga and meditation workshops as well as make art, teas and natural medicines. So we need some more space. Looking to spend $3-5k on an...

So we are getting one of these busses in the next week and need some help deciding. Our priorities are 1- long enough to accommodate my wife and our 16 month old 2- best motor/transmission (easy to repair or very reliable) 3- price... our budget for purchase and redo into living space is 15k...