Monthly bus budget?

[thejumpsuitman]

I was wondering what people are budgeting for bus maintenance-related expenses per month?  (Not count fuel since that is a whole other subject and greatly varies per trip and usage.)

[JackConrad]

I have never really budgeted a set amount. other than insurance (about $80/month), i have always just purchased tires, oil, etc. as needed. Last year 2 unexpected tire purchased while on the road, but no tires purchased for a couple years prior to that.  I purchased 15 gallon of oil (2 oil changes) last month ($200). We keep our coach at our place when home, so not much else in fixed expenses.  I should probably budget arouns 150-175 per month.  Jack

[Highway Yacht]

  I purchased 15 gallon of oil (2 oil changes) last month ($200).
  Jack

I wish I could get 2 oil changes out of 15 gallons of oil..

Jimmy

[happycamperbrat]

I dont budget enough.... for anything! I just find myself whipping out my card when I have to and sucking it up 

[chart1]

I try to budget 500 a month 250 actual spending for the month and 250 into bus fund for major repairs.

[thejumpsuitman]

Cory, the way you burn up the road, I don't doubt you need a pretty sizable budget.  I'm just trying to figure out what to average.  Obviously stuff like tires will increase the average if you figure them in on a monthly average.

[Chopper Scott]

If I added it up I couldn't afford it!!!

[pabusnut]

I REFUSE TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION ON THE GROUNDS IT MAY INCRIMINATE ME!

----If The Wife Finds Out!!!!

Steve Toomey
pabusnut

[Eagle Andy]

Iam with Scott on this lol I figure out what I have to do and try to find what i need and just fix it or make it or steal it  . I get the receit and throw it in the book and never look back  

[Ed Hackenbruch]

Me too.

[JackConrad]

  I purchased 15 gallon of oil (2 oil changes) last month ($200).
  Jack

I wish I could get 2 oil changes out of 15 gallons of oil..

Jimmy

That does not count the occasional gallon I have to add between oil changes.  Jack

[robertglines1]

Wow  talk about a mood killer   never thought about it     just fix or service as needed. the major things are tough.  If you can't do it your self a new engine would be scarry a used one also [forgot you should be good there for several miles] hope hundred thousand's. mileage is big factor. tires oil repair trans house systems 35 cents a mile. Bk or other operators where are you? lots of variables

[luvrbus]

I did mine by the mile .50 cents a driven mile worked for me most of the time lol so now that would be a 1.50 with fuel prices and no factory air 


good luck

[Lin]

It seems we budget whatever is necessary to budge it.

[gus]

It is impossible to budget for such old vehicles.

I'm having too much fun, I don't want to spoil it by finding out what it is costing me!!