Converting a bus into a motorhome

[BruceV8]

Morningside said:

Err. I know it probably sounds a daft question but...where the hell are you going to park it? All the camp sites I have been on (in the UK) it would A)be too large for the plot. B)may not even get to the site itself due to being on the back roads to nowhere.

Added: Is that an ex National Express coach going by the front logo.

A pertinent question, but I have no intention of ever taking it to a campsite. The plans I have are for it to be self sufficient - and its main use will be for me to live in during the week (with my dog) to save myself from four hours of commuting every day.

Re the National express badge - it seems to be a later addition. It was owned by a firm called Black and White and then by Cheltenham and Gloucester, whose livery it still wears. I've seen photos of it in service, in that blue colour scheme, but without the badge.

Having said that, it is a Leyland Tiger with a Plaxton Paramount 3500 body which, I believe was used by National Express. Just not this one.

[occrj]

Going back in time somewhat, this little beaut' was on ebay recently, already converted and complete with its own wood burning stove and other creature comforts:

http://ebay.to/1rwYRtZ

RJ

[ecotec]

BruceV8 said:

I love a good thread resurrection!

I've just bought this nippy little runaround for the express purpose of converting into a motorhome:

That's great - start a thread with pictures! and keep us updated

[nipsips]

Hmmmmm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-R-Optare-Excel-L115...

[DougMcC]

It needs a tidy up and refresh but this could be good!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Motorhome-transpor...

[Migx]

that looks quite interesting.

[Nickyboy]

BruceV8 said:

I love a good thread resurrection!

I've just bought this nippy little runaround for the express purpose of converting into a motorhome:

That's from one of our local operators Charlton Services. That's actually new compared to what they normally run.

Edit:

Here she is in her heyday

Edited by Nickyboy on Saturday 8th November 21:51

[Nickyboy]

I always wanted to buy this coach or its sister



It was the first coach i traveled on at primary school and was still in use with the original operator until a couple of years ago when they were sold. They were both sold only for a couple of grand each but in pristine condition.

[BruceV8]

Nickyboy said:

That's from one of our local operators Charlton Services. That's actually new compared to what they normally run.

Edit:

Here she is in her heyday

Edited by Nickyboy on Saturday 8th November 21:51

Thanks Nickyboy. Turns out she was a National Express coach after all!

[Timbo_S2]

Guys I race with have converted a double decker. Bike trasnport / workshop / kitchen downstairs, living accomodation upstairs. Great piece of kit, and apparently cheaper than bringing 3-4 vans, awnings etc. when they travel as a group...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/thesnowman8hbk/95378...

[mph1977]

BruceV8 said:

Thanks Nickyboy. Turns out she was a National Express coach after all!

Nat EXS own few if any of their coaches, pre 9#1986 they were all owned by the 'local' National Bus Co subsidiaries and tasked by Mat EX, post 1986 any PCV operator could bid for the routes as long as they could afford to put suitable vehicles in Nat EX livery on the work enough of the time to meet the Nat Ex rules,

[Celtic Dragon]

If you're going to do it, then aim high. This was on C4's Amazing spaces and cost 60k to convert.

http://www.bedroam.co.uk

[Mercury00]

DougMcC said:

It needs a tidy up and refresh but this could be good!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Motorhome-transpor...

Looks like it could come in handy for stealing gold bullion...

[dhutch]

BruceV8 said:

I love a good thread resurrection!

I've just bought this nippy little runaround for the express purpose of converting into a motorhome:

Your mad, I love it.

Keep me posted as I have just spend the last week looking into this, coaches are so cheap.
What are you doing regarding driving license and or re-registering it? Is that reason for going 30yo?


Daniel

Edited by dhutch on Tuesday 27th January 21:05

[tmabbitt]

I'm an American currently living in Germany, traveling to England in 2 weeks to buy a double-decker and begin fulfilling my life-long dream of making my own motorhome. I've chosen a Leyland Olympian LWB with Alexander LH body, to fit German and American height restrictions. Sure, it will be a lot of work, but I think the results will be worth it. Once I've bought the bus I'll post pictures if there's any interest.

[Migx]

Please do

[carreauchompeur]

Feck me, how much will that be to ship?

[Aviz]

williamp said:

Personally, I'd start with one of these:

A Neoplan Jumbocruiser

Same bus after a refurb. Nice !

[tmabbitt]

Aviz said:

Same bus after a refurb. Nice !

Several months ago as I was looking for the right bus, I looked at a Jumbocruiser already converted to a motorhome. It's still for sale in Untersteinach, Germany, but €199,000 is a little rich for me!

[tmabbitt]

carreauchompeur said:

Feck me, how much will that be to ship?

Should be around $10,000 (£6700).