Alberta Noobie

eventer1 · September 11, 2010, 09:29:30 AM

After 3 years of lurking and owning a 34' diesel pusher MH. I took the plunge and now own an 89 Prevost XL bus. I plan on using it to tow my horse trailer without being blown across the road every time I meet a truck!

Can anyone in Alberta tell me who will insure it so I can get it home? Vehicle registries says I need to have it insured to change the status from bus to motorhome and AMA say I have to have motorhome registration to insure it (not what they told me when I was researching!).
Failing that does anyone know a reasonable towing outfit to haul it from Nisku to Sundre?

Thanks everyone for the incredible amount of information you have shared on this site and in the magazines.

robertglines1 · September 11, 2010, 09:32:05 AM

Welcome-I have a 89 prevost xl also...Bob

harpold700 3 · September 11, 2010, 09:37:56 AM

Just get a temporary operating permit and run it home yourself.

eventer1 · September 11, 2010, 09:40:00 AM

Hi Bob,
Thanks, I hope I can draw on your experiences with these beasts.

eventer1 · September 11, 2010, 09:41:59 AM

Quote from: harpold700 3 on September 11, 2010, 09:37:56 AM
Just get a temporary operating permit and run it home yourself.

The registries girl said I need insurance for a temporary permit? and the website said the same thing for a in-transit permit. Should I be asking for something else?

harpold700 3 · September 11, 2010, 09:52:31 AM

Alberta must have different rules. In B.C. I just get bill of sale and get T.O.P. for one way or 2 to 10 days. Purpose of the permit is to temporarily licence and insure the vehicle.

eventer1 · September 11, 2010, 09:56:17 AM

Thanks, I wish we had your insurance system. I envy your rates and one-stop shopping for insurance and licensing. We are at the mercy of the insurance cartel.

harpold700 3 · September 11, 2010, 10:04:52 AM

I wish I knew more of your system. How about just licencing it to bare minimum weight and change from commercial to private status, no passengers.

Sam 4106 · September 11, 2010, 10:29:28 AM

How far do you have to drive the bus to get it home?
If it isn't over 100 KM why not just get in it and drive it home? I have done things like that many times over the years and have never had a problem. BUT, I'm not afraid to take risks that others would faint over. Do whatever you are comfortable with.
Welcome to the board and good luck with your bus. Sam MC8

Highway Yacht · September 11, 2010, 10:49:52 AM

We have to show Proof Of Insurance here in North Carolina to even get a Temporary Trip permit. I had all the seats out of mine and insured it online as a Bus Conversion RV through Progressive Insurance and then applied for the Temp Permit to drive it from Virginia back to North Carolina. I myself, definitely would not drive it without some kind of insurance since I've worked too hard to get the things I have and don't want to chance losing it all in a lawsuit should an accident occur.

robertglines1 · September 11, 2010, 01:33:49 PM

weight : my 89 prevost converted loaded =36,100lbs full of fuel and everything...

eventer1 · September 11, 2010, 01:48:19 PM

Thanks Everyone,

In my younger days I would take the risk, but nowadays I have too much to lose and we have way too many sheriffs looking to generate revenue!

I will check out progressive if they operate up here. I did find a state farm rep so he may be able to help on Monday. Really anxious to get it home soon.

Highway Yacht · September 11, 2010, 02:58:33 PM

Quote from: eventer1 on September 11, 2010, 01:48:19 PM
Thanks Everyone,

In my younger days I would take the risk, but nowadays I have too much to lose and we have way too many sheriffs looking to generate revenue!

I will check out progressive if they operate up here. I did find a state farm rep so he may be able to help on Monday. Really anxious to get it home soon.

Good Luck with it. Its always better to be Safe than to be SORRY!!!! We never know when an accident will happen..thats why they call them accidents. Of course we all HOPE we can drive a lifetime without ever having an accident..and some of us do...but then again we never know what awaits around the next turn.

Len Silva · September 11, 2010, 03:16:00 PM

My concern with that setup is protecting the horses from the exhaust. I would look seriously at running the exhaust up to the roof line if I were hauling horses.

Paso One · September 11, 2010, 07:01:56 PM

There is a company in Edmonton called CTS equipment transport. 1 800 565-3703 ther have landoll trailers very low to the ground and easy to drive a bus up onto.

They hauled a 40' bus for me and were on time picking up and delivering.

That is if you don't want to drive it