We presently have only a few electric sites left. If you have not mailed your registration yet and want electric, please contact me prior to sending your registration form. 863-993-3683 or cell 863 444 3400.
On another note, back by popular demand, will be Cliff Ritchie performing on 12/30 and sponsored by the SE Cruisers Chapter of FMCA. Jack
Jack, I sent mine, did you get it?
What are the temperatures typically like during Bussin'? Will I need to run my A/C a lot?
I'm debating generator only versus paying for electric. I can run the generator 8 hours for about $14. My bus is set up for boondocking and everything runs off the inverter except the hot water and A/C.
I need to get my registration in soon to beat the Dec 1 deadline.
Jack, i would like to get one of the electric spots and will send in a form and not show up the last day as usual.
What temps at Bussin???
Everything from bring lots of firewood to bring your shorts.
happy coaching!
buswarrior
Quote from: belfert on November 20, 2010, 07:11:10 PM
What are the temperatures typically like during Bussin'? Will I need to run my A/C a lot?
I need to get my registration in soon to beat the Dec 1 deadline.
Very rare to need Ac in Decemner/January. Jack
Quote from: DMoedave on November 20, 2010, 08:08:49 PM
Jack, i would like to get one of the electric spots and will send in a form and not show up the last day as usual.
Dave,
50 Amp are tentatively all gone (unless someone does not show up). We do have a few 20 amp & water, or we can start a waiting list for 50 amp. Jack
Thanks Jack! I can adjust my power requirements to get by with 20 amps ;) Shoot, with 20 amps i might turn on some lights!
I guess if all the 50 amp spaces are gone that makes my decision for me. 20 amp simply isn't worth $25 a day even though it would power about everything except my A/C units.
Quote from: belfert on November 21, 2010, 07:22:34 PM
I guess if all the 50 amp spaces are gone that makes my decision for me. 20 amp simply isn't worth $25 a day even though it would power about everything except my A/C units.
Brian,
I am sorry you will not be joining us. I agree that 20 amp & water should not be as much as 50 amp, water, & sewer. However, this is a County operated facility asnd they set the camping rates. We merely collect the fees for them. Jack
From what I gather from reading, it appears that it didn't take a whole lot to convince Brian NOT to bring his bus especially when he had figured in the cost almost down to the dollar what it would cost to run his generator!
You know, a long long time ago a fellow bus nut told me directly ans on this board that if I was having to worry about what fuel cost was gonna be, maitenence on the bus, tires, etc etc etc, then a bus wasn't for me. That made me open my eyes and make a decision right then and there.
One thing I Refuse to own is a 100k yard Knome!
Quote from: JackConrad on November 22, 2010, 03:48:31 AM
Quote from: belfert on November 21, 2010, 07:22:34 PM
I guess if all the 50 amp spaces are gone that makes my decision for me. 20 amp simply isn't worth $25 a day even though it would power about everything except my A/C units.
Brian,
I am sorry you will not be joining us. I agree that 20 aqmp & water should not be as much as 50 amp, water, & sewer. However, this is a County operated facility asnd they set the camping rates. We merely collect the fees for them. Jack
I didn't mean I wouldn't be joining you. I simply meant I would go for a generator spot instead of an electric spot. If the temps were warm enough to need A/C I would have liked to have a 50 amp spot, but no need if I likely won't need A/C. The decision on electric versus generator was made for me anyhow when you ran out of electric sites.
I am absolutely planning on coming to Bussin' 2011. I'll try to get my registration mailed tomorrow. I have one minor thing to fix on the bus and it'll be ready to go to Bussin' 2011.
Yard Knome? I like the way you speel. ;D
Quote from: Ace on November 22, 2010, 05:17:39 AM
You know, a long long time ago a fellow bus nut told me directly ans on this board that if I was having to worry about what fuel cost was gonna be, maitenence on the bus, tires, etc etc etc, then a bus wasn't for me. That made me open my eyes and make a decision right then and there.
One thing I Refuse to own is a 100k yard Knome!
With regard to high end bus conversions, I would probably agree that if someone had enough financial capacity to own it in the first place, they can probably afford the fuel and other travel expenses. But there are many, if not the majority of, bus nuts that do have to watch the dollars and make their travel plans accordingly, even among those that have really nicely done conversions. And there are a few like me that have a modest or minimal conversion and have to watch every penny and stay parked when they can't afford to travel. In the current economy I suspect there are many more dollar watchers and penny pinchers that used to be in the "travel at will" category.
Brian - Glad to hear you are still coming!
Mike - I watch my pennies too but not so close as to calculate how much furl my genset uses.
Cody - How do YOU speel it?
I saw it speeled once on a tv commercial with a G lol, you mean the guy with the pointy hat and cool robes (nope I don't mean a chat moderator) Frank, our chat Gnome lol.
As much as I regret it, I won't be able to attend this year. But anyone that is travelling down I-75/I-24 on their way to/from the rally (or any other trip) is welcome to visit for a cup of coffee and a walk around to refresh or for an overnight parking spot. We are just a couple miles off the I-75/I-24 junction. We have one 30A guest spot, city water and sewer dump, and high speed wifi Internet access near my bus. There is overnight dry parking for several more buses. The shop is offering a free inspection over their pit for all visitors on the way to or from the rally.
I hope to see some of y'all while I sit here in my yard gnome. ;D
Click here for google map with directions to the shop from southbound I-75 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FcLzFQIdbdvr-g%3BFRy2FQId47Tr-imlFnmyRGZgiDHYT70d9f94dw&q=34.99309,-85.206163+to+135+Prater+Road,+Rossville,+GA+30741&sll=34.995937,-85.208008&sspn=0.009598,0.026071&g=34.99309,-85.206163&ie=UTF8&z=15&saddr=34.99309,-85.206163&daddr=135+Prater+Road,+Rossville,+GA+30741)
Click here for Google map with directions to the shop from northbound I-75 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-75+N&daddr=135+Prater+Road,+Rossville,+GA+30741&geocode=FYTcFQIduuvr-g%3BFRy2FQId47Tr-imlFnmyRGZgiDHYT70d9f94dw&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=15&sll=34.994355,-85.206442&sspn=0.019196,0.052142&ie=UTF8&z=15)
Click here for Google map with directions to the shop from Eastbound I-24 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-24+E&daddr=135+Prater+Road,+Rossville,+GA+30741&geocode=FT8hFgIdvY7r-g%3BFRy2FQId47Tr-imlFnmyRGZgiDHYT70d9f94dw&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=15&sll=35.000156,-85.212536&sspn=0.019194,0.052142&ie=UTF8&z=15)
Mike, the high end owner are hurting also I just downloaded my list from one of the major finance co's for Prevost 133 on the list today fwiw today's economy is hurting us all I am into different investments that no way I would have done a few years ago trying to make a buck
good luck
When I bought my bus things were going better financially for me. My last pay raise was in 2007 and I likely won't get one for 2011 either. Food, fuel (for non-bus), insurance, and other expenses keep going up regardless if my pay does or not. My property taxes will go up 8.3% next year. (No inflation?)
My biggest financial miscue was spending in excess of $25,000 to prep my home for sale in 2007. I tried to sell the home in 2008 and it didn't sell. I'm still paying for that miscue. There isn't any way I could sell in today's market. (I had unfinished space from when home was built in 2001.)
Finances are pretty tight for me. My bus was purchased with the intent of using it for group trips, not for my personal use. Other than the initial trip home I've probably spent about as much personally on fuel for the bus as I will spend just for the trip to Arcadia. The rest of my group has paid for the rest of the fuel used in the bus.
I budget for maintenance and repairs every year. I spend the money to have a bus garage do an oil change, lube job, and full inspection (including brakes) every year. Safety is something I won't skimp on due to finances.
Quote from: belfert on November 22, 2010, 09:56:40 AM
I spend the money to have a bus garage do an oil change, lube job, and full inspection (including brakes) every year. Safety is something I won't skimp on due to finances.
That is a good practice for many.
Just to clarify so there is no misunderstanding for anyone reading my post about the shop, pit and inspection, that is the Choo Choo Express Garage and the inspection would be done by the professional bus mechanic there. And for anyone wanting any maintenance work done, their labor rate is half that of most.