Now that you finished your bus and used it, what would you do differently?

Mex-Busnut · November 01, 2011, 08:51:48 AM

Dear Friends,

I am curious to learn from those that have already finished their bus conversion and actually used it a while, what would you do differently if you were to start over from scratch?

Thanks in advance for your enlightening opinions!

Ace · November 01, 2011, 08:58:31 AM

Since the beginning we acquired a large dog aka Bud so we are now needing a larger bed. Only other thing I know if too is more closer space!

Scott & Heather · November 01, 2011, 10:29:40 AM

Quote from: Ace on November 01, 2011, 08:58:31 AM
Since the beginning we acquired a large dog aka Bud so we are now needing a larger bed. Only other thing I know if too is more closer space!

I need less closer space personally

We would have put the toilet on the drivers side. And the shower would be smaller. 39 inch glass shower is huge...too huge for a coach.

bevans6 · November 01, 2011, 10:33:55 AM

I would figure out a way to have a screen door. I did convert from bi-fold entry door to a single door, but I really miss the dual doors of a typical RV. Also I would have window awnings and more screened opening side windows. Ventilation in the summer is key to avoiding using the AC all the time.

Brian

uncle ned · November 01, 2011, 10:57:24 AM

Started 20 years sooner on this great bus conversion. met the nicest people and have enjoyed it greatly.

uncle ned

jjrbus · November 01, 2011, 11:32:19 AM

Finished?

Ericbsc · November 01, 2011, 01:46:20 PM

My list for the next one!!

1. Wide body
2. Series 60 or equiv.
3. Electronic transmission.
4. Level floor at front( possible mid entry.)
5. Enough money so I don't have to shop for ten years for bargins.
6. 20 kw generator. Mine is ten and have no problems but lots of goodies more!!
7. Pantograph bay doors with a 55" led for outside built in.
8. KING!!! bed.
9. Hyd. leveling system.
10. Someone to wash it, drive it, maintain it, buy fuel for it, etc. (YOU DID SAY WISH LIST!!)

robertglines1 · November 01, 2011, 01:50:42 PM

After 4 : every one differant. last one less glass-more energy efficient. Both drive train and house systems. answer nothing each one has it's own character. Plus and minus. Been fun building. Technology has evolved since the 80's when I built first one. Bob

opus · November 01, 2011, 03:03:54 PM

I would have you do it for me.

CountingFireflies · November 01, 2011, 03:32:00 PM

If I were honest, I would say that I would have bought a bus already rigged for serious camping, like a wanderlodge. I think were happy with the internal layout of our bus, but miss the external amenities that more traditional rv's have. For example: roof rack. I would die for a roof rack. Porch lights and a screen door. That would be awesome. Electrical outlets on the outside to plug in a blender; heaven! An awning over the door to keep us and our shoes dry; Brilliant. Levelers; I can only dream of what it must be like to sleep level each night. But above all, the thing i wish we had is more batteries, and solar panels. We have 2 x12v house batteries currently, and I could easily see us having 4-6 more with a nice solar setup. Ahhhhh. Dreams...

We are on the road full time, and usually not stopped in any one camp for more than a week. I think our internal needs would be different if we were part time. We would have less pantry and clothes storage, and more seating room.

Chris