An interesting conversion

[Zephod]

This is probably about two years old. I drive one just like this if not this very bus for work.

It has front and rear AC and some interesting electrical glitches that nobody has resolved including mysterious chimes etc. it needs a constant supply of DEF.

The post trip inspection button is st the rear. If that's not pressed before the doors are opened, after the engine is stopped, the horn sounds and all the lights flash.

I'd say this would be a challenging bus to convert. Newer models also have built in wifi.

While I like the high revving engine and the handling, I think older busses without the frills are easier to convert. I love the air adjusted seat and adjustable steering wheel.




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[CrabbyMilton]

Plus any FREIGHTLINER dealer can handle the parts and service.
One thing about skoolies is there are plenty of them so getting one won't be too hard.
I don't know about your area but around here in the Milwaukee area, the operators tend to get rid of them when they are about 10 years old.

[Oonrahnjay]

... in the Milwaukee area, the operators tend to get rid of them when they are about 10 years old.

    And in South Carolina, you won't be able to hear the clinkle of the rust flakes falling on the floor when it's parked in the garage.

[Zephod]

Lexington school districts are getting a lot of new busses at the moment. There'll soon be a few going to the scrapyard very soon.

The oldest bus on my site is 1982. One went out a few weeks ago and the chassis broke as it was going down the street.

There's not much underbody rust but there's plenty Roof rust.

[muldoonman]

Lexington school districts are getting a lot of new busses at the moment. There'll soon be a few going to the scrapyard very soon.

The oldest bus on my site is 1982. One went out a few weeks ago and the chassis broke as it was going down the street.

There's not much underbody rust but there's plenty Roof rust.

Chassis broke, wow, that would ruin your day running down the road.

[Scott & Heather]

I've been saying that the newer sloped front/windshield freightliner skoolies are going to make decent conversions someday


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[Zephod]

Hmmm....
I had to hose my work bus out yesterday. The hose had a leak so the air conditioner and ceiling got a soaking. I doubt that was the first or the last.

The front end of my bus has been rebuilt (it's 2 years old) because somebody ran a red light and almost took the front off.

Looking at the scratches and dents, somebody has reversed it into a tree at some point.

I'm not the only driver. I'm one of the more careful drivers.


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[CrabbyMilton]

    And in South Carolina, you won't be able to hear the clinkle of the rust flakes falling on the floor when it's parked in the garage.

Well there's really no incentive to keep them longer than 10 years or so since most of their business comes from public schools. That translates money from state and federal sources. Sure they have mechanics to maintain them just to keep them going but not long term. Parking them inside would cost more too so they always tell the drivers over the radio the plug them in when the temp is at a certain temperature.
Most of you have notice that there is a trend back toward propane and gasoline engines in skoolies now since they are much easier to start in subzero weather and not having to deal with DEF issues. There is also some movement toward all electric but that is only experimental at this time.