Bus conversions on CBS news

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · February 02, 2018, 05:31:27 PM

Quote from: PP on February 02, 2018, 01:37:12 PM
I put my bid in, RESERVE NOT MET

Geoff · February 03, 2018, 12:45:24 PM

The lady featured in the show said she was leasing the property her skoolie was parked on. I'm sure it isn't allowed by code, but somebody has to complain. In SoCal, there is a place called Slab City or something like that were people camp free.

Jim Eh. · February 03, 2018, 03:07:49 PM

Quote from: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on February 02, 2018, 12:30:44 PM

Next million? Where did my first million come from? I am still looking for it.

I thought one got a million dollars by starting with two million, then start a bus conversion.

solardude · February 03, 2018, 08:36:36 PM

Quote from: Geoff on February 03, 2018, 12:45:24 PM
The lady featured in the show said she was leasing the property her skoolie was parked on. I'm sure it isn't allowed by code, but somebody has to complain. In SoCal, there is a place called Slab City or something like that were people camp free.

If you had ever seen the place, you would realize it is not really an option. Imagine Mojave Desert, with a few parking slabs and VERY limited amenities. Probably too dangerous for most people.

I agree, the real problem are the city codes. On the other hand, most of my family lives along the coast, I don't feel sorry for those people. The solution is simple; MOVE. I don't know what people are sticking around for low pay, high rent, and over-crowding.

I will admit it did suck to be forced to move as my family have been on the West Coast for three generations. But intelligence ultimately should win. Any young person that intends to raise a family should consider moving away, not living in a bus on vacant land illegally. How about build a small home where you can actually have a future...

That is my 2 cents on people looking for ways to bask in the sun, only to have to live in a trailer.

SolarDude

windtrader · February 04, 2018, 12:53:23 AM

Saw the news segment here on KPIX (CBS SF). The tiny house movement is certainly bleeding over to skoolie converters. If one can find a place to park and live in it for a reasonable sum, then it can be a great way to save a ton of money to put down on property here. Or get a free pass by picking up a CS university degree.

Let's hope the hype stays contained to skoolies and wise guys don't figure out that for what some of these folks spend you can pick up a nice older Newell or Prevost already done up. Shhh.....

lvmci · February 04, 2018, 07:39:52 AM

Hi All, during the Nixon years, just on the edge of the Las Vegas Valley, where there was a WW II mine, was Nixonville, people living in all kinds of tents and trailers for free. You can still do that on Overton Mesa, about 2 miles out of the village of Overton overlooking Lake Mead, but it's all RVs now, Blue Herons and bald eagles in the sky, the lake and the Stark beauty of the Mojave. I've camped there my self. lvmci...

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · February 04, 2018, 07:45:37 AM

Quote from: Geoff on February 03, 2018, 12:45:24 PM
The lady featured in the show said she was leasing the property her skoolie was parked on. I'm sure it isn't allowed by code, but somebody has to complain. In SoCal, there is a place called Slab City or something like that were people camp free.

You are correct Goeff, many cities/counties would not allow this especially in California. However the majority of land in the US would allow this as many have more relaxed codes. In Lydia's case, she is leasing the land from her parents and yes, the codes are pretty relaxed in that county.

I love Slab City, reminds me of the BLM land in Quartzsite where I have been for the past two weeks, but like BLM land in Quartzsite, Slab City is not for everyone. :-)