Dream Bus would be a Diesel Pusher because it would be nice to have a conversation with my family while traveling. Ideally this bus will have low mileage, at least 40-45’ long, and have at least 6’6” headroom – which is the highest height available from the factory as an option (?). I know how to MIG, TIG, and ARC weld. IF raising the roof is our only option then we're thinking about a 12 - 18" raise, and would have no choice but to tackle this project alone.
Ideally we would like our bus equipped with a chair lift, although larger buses with that option seem to be difficult to locate and have a premium asking price. My wife is worried about having further mobility issues and we’re aware of the challenges she is going to face down the road - just unsure when this will occur.
Anyways, we’re undecided on whether a master bedroom in back, with bunks in the hall for our kiddos, OR master bed made of two twin mattress on the bottom and two side-by-side bunks over the top. The two twins would be able to fold into the walls; this would allow more room in the main living area while creating a small play area in the back during rainy days. Furthermore, we would have chalk boards installed under each twin mattress for home schooling, including fold down desks for homework, etc.
The bathroom needs to be large enough for mobility and include a normal stand up shower with a tub of some sort in one unit. We’re undecided on the total set up, but currently the idea is to either have the bathroom as one while unit OR split the bathroom up since there will only be one compost toilet. So rather than the hall being on one side of the bus it would be in the center with the compost toilet the opposite side of the shower and sink. The sink would be external from the shower in-case anyone needs to use it while the shower is being used. This would allow the plumbing to be on one side to reduce complexity and costs.
We plan to have as many solar panels as possible.
That is about it so far.
