Conversion company in Las Vegas

Ajev · September 23, 2015, 12:58:46 AM

We just purchased a 24' Ford shuttle bus. We didn't realize we would have trouble getting insurance. We were told that we need to get a company to certify it is not used as a shuttle bus to be able to insure it as a personal vehicle. This bus is perfect for our needs. My husband is disabled and cannot sit with his feet down for long periods of time. It also has a wheelchair lift which will be great for a mobility scooter (or 2). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
We live in Las Vegas.
Thanks
Jan

Van · September 23, 2015, 04:46:19 AM

Give us a call at B&B Coach here in Vegas 702 873 4415

HB of CJ · September 23, 2015, 07:38:30 AM

Do more research. It is possible to find an agent who knows more about the insurance industry outside of their own area or company. I do not know exactly what NV needs.

Also, in OR I was told the requirements are now mostly Fed, all one needs are permanent cooking and sleeping arrangements. Many cheap ways to do that to get the RV plate.

Some auto insurance companies can not or will not think outside the box. Once you get that private RV plate, then doors open with other companies. I used Progressive.

But ... and this may be important, I had a quote and a temp. binder on my old Crown Bus BEFORE I got the ex schoolie tagged as a non commercial RV. Had to have that.

I think, but am not sure, that your present source of info may not be completely correct. Shop around. Our agent has been with our family for many years. Straight shooter.

RJ · September 23, 2015, 03:35:07 PM

Quote from: Ajev on September 23, 2015, 12:58:46 AM
We just purchased a 24' Ford shuttle bus.

Jan -

Sounds to me like you just purchased a "Class C recreation vehicle", not a shuttle bus. It's all in the language, sometimes.

Do you have your personal auto insurance with a major carrier (Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, etc.) or do you have it thru an independent agent who handles multiple lines? If you have it with one of the majors, you might find it beneficial to go with an independent agent, they often can provide better coverage at lower rates. (And if you happen to be a [gag] AARP member, they've got a terrific program with the Hartford - but only thru independent agents.

But remember, you just purchased a "Class C RV!"

FWIW & HTH. . .

jackhanow · September 27, 2015, 09:41:11 PM

progressive will insure it for liability so you can drive it on the road. my bus is cheaper than my old van.

Oonrahnjay · September 28, 2015, 04:55:32 AM

Quote from: jackhanow on September 27, 2015, 09:41:11 PMprogressive will insure it for liability so you can drive it on the road. my bus is cheaper than my old van.

Jack, are you in the same state as the original poster? I ask because my former insurer (Allstate) dropped my bus from the policy combined with my car after N. C. came up with some bonehead requirement for RV insurance about 7 years ago. I went to Progressive and offered to move my car, house, "umbrella" and every other policy that I could think of if they'd insure my bus (especially never using the "b-word" -- always "RV-conversion-vehicle") and they absolutely refused; no way - anyhow would they insure my bus. It will be interesting if they will insure a bus in Nevada. It's a good chance that they refused me because of the same boneheaded foolishness of NC's insurance bureaucracy and Progressive's "no bus" rule might not apply in other states.

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 06:21:24 AM

Progressive wrote mine and has been now for 11-12 years.
Fulltimers ins. since about 2011.
Plates are Alaska.

luvrbus · September 28, 2015, 06:55:20 AM

Progressive should insure anything the don't pay claims anyways,I broke both windshields on the Trek this summer on a trip in a construction zone caused by a idiot in a 18 wheeler passing in the zone.(new windshields)

I filed a claim they want me to pay the deductible on each windshields of 500 bucks ea for windshields that cost $750 ea and before anyone goes off about the coverage I have glass coverage is different from state to state all I was offered was $250 or $500 here every Insurance Co I called offered the same for the motor home

I went with Progressive for a lower yearly premium big mistake on my part lol but I not through yet.It sucks because the law in Az requires you to have a windshield with no cracks on the drivers side or you get a repair ticket

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 07:45:36 AM

sorry to hear that, they have offered to send someone to Alabama to replace my windshields for $100.

I told them I would wait until i got closer to their vendor. they do not use Safelite for buses

luvrbus · September 28, 2015, 07:50:56 AM

My windshields are a lot larger than a 05 Eagle lol I miss those 150 dollar windshields

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 07:56:11 AM

Florida law is $0 deductible on windshields ... go figure

luvrbus · September 28, 2015, 08:11:45 AM

It all depends on the state laws but you pay some where like me I have full coverage with 100,000-300,000-100,000 with tow and 35,000 replacement or a Motor home of the same and all the little goodies for $287.00 a year

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 08:27:35 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on September 28, 2015, 08:11:45 AM
It all depends on the state laws but you pay some where like me I have full coverage with 100,000-300,000-100,000 with tow and 35,000 replacement or a Motor home of the same and all the little goodies for $287.00 a year

makes me wonder why mine costs more

luvrbus · September 28, 2015, 08:33:34 AM

LOL you are paying in advance for those cheap windshields

eagle19952 · September 28, 2015, 09:34:26 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on September 28, 2015, 08:33:34 AM
LOL you are paying in advance for those cheap windshields

the comprehensive is about $28/year...probably best I get a new windshield before I end up owning it on my dime...