Discussion
I have been looking at the prices of double decker buses. As long as its not a classic like a Routemaster, something big and decent from the eighties is incredibly cheap.
I was thinking of clearing the top deck and sorting out some decent sleeping accomodation, rather than tenting it. Bottom deck could have an instantaneous hot water heater and a shower cubicle/tray from Wickes, as well as a galley, all done pretty cheaply.
Naturellement a fitted bar and fridge, maybe satellite telly too?
I reckon a few hundred quid spent at MFI could sort out a half decent camper for about a dozen folks.
And imagine the comedy paint job we could do with a canvas like that?
Overall this could be very cheap on a per person
basis. Only one ferry cost for a big vehicle, not a dozen seperate vehicles, fuel for one vehicle instead of twelve, we wouldnt need a dozen campsite pitches, maybe four tops.
So who's interested?
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I was thinking of clearing the top deck and sorting out some decent sleeping accomodation, rather than tenting it. Bottom deck could have an instantaneous hot water heater and a shower cubicle/tray from Wickes, as well as a galley, all done pretty cheaply.
Naturellement a fitted bar and fridge, maybe satellite telly too?
I reckon a few hundred quid spent at MFI could sort out a half decent camper for about a dozen folks.
And imagine the comedy paint job we could do with a canvas like that?
Overall this could be very cheap on a per person
basis. Only one ferry cost for a big vehicle, not a dozen seperate vehicles, fuel for one vehicle instead of twelve, we wouldnt need a dozen campsite pitches, maybe four tops.
So who's interested?
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Warren,
OI ! That was my idea !
If I do not go down with the Dorset mob next year I will be up for this. I don't know what the ferry/tunnel cost would be for a bus - not cheap I would think - but its got to be worth looking into just for the fun of it. If camping at maison you may only need one camping ticket (no marked pitches) or were you thinking of Houx again ?
Bob
OI ! That was my idea !
If I do not go down with the Dorset mob next year I will be up for this. I don't know what the ferry/tunnel cost would be for a bus - not cheap I would think - but its got to be worth looking into just for the fun of it. If camping at maison you may only need one camping ticket (no marked pitches) or were you thinking of Houx again ?
Bob
Quality idea - it does rely on us having enough people to make it viable, though. Also, I have to admit, half of the fun is actually the drive down. We'd also need a car or two to be able to do supermarket trips, as taking the bus to Carrefour could be - .... interesting!
But we are definitely not taking any Cliff Richard CDs......
But we are definitely not taking any Cliff Richard CDs......
FunkyNige said:
randlemarcus said:
Couldnt you stick an old Fiat 500 on the back, on a winch, for the shopping trips...
Or have ramps up the back and drive 3 minis in...
right, sorted. I'll chip in for this, and we bring my mini along strapped to the back for the shopping trips/hooning at arnage
great idea BG
I know that Le Mans is yonks away, but if this is an idea that we can run with, we may as well start sooner rather than later with the project.
Can folks have a serious think about it and say wether they can make the commitment? Due to the financial implications the last thing we want is loads of enthusiasm and then folks pulling out in the new year.
Put your name down, no rush, we'll see how we go with names until say September the 1st, then do some sums.
Le Mans or bus(t)...
Balmoral Green.
www.ensignbus.com/
Can folks have a serious think about it and say wether they can make the commitment? Due to the financial implications the last thing we want is loads of enthusiasm and then folks pulling out in the new year.
Put your name down, no rush, we'll see how we go with names until say September the 1st, then do some sums.
Le Mans or bus(t)...
Balmoral Green.
www.ensignbus.com/
This is quite simply the most brilliant idea ever!
Definately interested.
Didn't think it was possible to find a bigger car to waft around in than the Bentley, obviously I was wrong! Trust Warren.
Only problem I can see is that it is going to get very hot in that bus at the site if the weather is anything like this year.
Definately interested.
Didn't think it was possible to find a bigger car to waft around in than the Bentley, obviously I was wrong! Trust Warren.
Only problem I can see is that it is going to get very hot in that bus at the site if the weather is anything like this year.
SEE YA said:
Hello need to know more details.
Well, any advice from anyone who knows about buses would be most welcome. The basics are as follows:
1/ Purchase a double decker bus.
2/ Kit it out with a basic kitchen.
3/ Kit it out with basic toilet & ablutions.
4/ Sleeping accomodation.
5/ Bar, AC, Fridge, sound system, satellite system & big telly, rig up a big canvas awning.
6/ Comedy paint job.
7/ Insurance and named drivers issues, the legalities of driving such a vehicle may also be different in France.
8/ Ferry & fuel costs.
9/ Continental breakdown cover (for a bus FFS!)
10/ Contingency plan if it all goes pearshaped whilst racing a Norbert Dentressangle lorry downhill on a bend.
11/ Re sell the bus upon return and split the proceeds back amongst the participants (it may be an idea to get stick-on livery rather than mess with real paint, it would kill the resale).
Any further ideas or complications, throw them into the ring.
I reckon about £300-£500 each split amongst twelve nutters should do nicely, with probably around half of it coming back to us afterwards when its moved on. Unless we decide to keep it and each have a time share of the UK's biggest camper van
>> Edited by Balmoral Green on Wednesday 6th July 22:55
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