How do you handle your bus without a generator and AC

[Dave5Cs]

We don't use just solar either but have a small charger when the solar panels can not deliver it kicks in and finishes the charge back up to 29.6 by night time. Even though we are on the pole if it gets nice and sunny I will shut off the shore and put on the 4024 inverter to supplement our electric bill here which stays relatively low .

Winter same way even though it is snow season the sun seems to shine a lot and very few day overcast so just leave the panels turned on. Most times when have to use both ac's we are hooked to the pole or genny would be on but not any 64,ooo BTU's just 13,500 Coleman up front and the 12,000 portable in the back.

[luvrbus]

I see a lot of the new trucks have the 400 hr lithium battery banks and the AC units are DC no AC current or solar,buses are easier to cool when parked but not so moving.Small compact autos have 20+ btu for cooling   

[windtrader]

At this late in life I hate making bad decisions as it takes so long to recover from them.

This statement casts a shadow that was not included in your original post. What is your definition of a bad decision as it applies to getting a bus? If you implied financial related then to keep your bus healthy and well fed be prepared to spend LOTS of money annually and generally get no financial return.
Gary may throw eggs at me on this board as he is vested in building the bus community but he'd probably agree it is more important for a prospective to research and go in with eyes and checkbook wide open.
Maybe start over and offer your insights on your plans and budget for a bus. You may rethink starting with a bus that has no generator or AC as that will be money sunk and not gotten back. We are all here to help so don't take any comments in a negative way, we really want to help you make the most appropriate decision for your situation.

[luvrbus]

Buses are expensive to keep up moving or setting, I got in deep thought one day looking at my Country Coach setting and costing me over 4 grand a year with out even moving and decided it needs to go

[windtrader]

Agree - the main cost difference is fuel. Assuming the owner intends to use the bus Lots of costs are the same - insurance, aging out tires, regular fluid changes, roadside service, various travel club memberships, etc. I try to forget them all so I'm sure I'm missing a few. lol
clifford - that's the second time I've read youi mention selling the vehicle, you have others to travel on the road or hanging up the road vacations?

[RJ]

@RJ - I'm not going to make any rash decision on ditching the genny. It's all bolted in, wired in, works great, and paid for. I don't need another 1/2  bay for stuff, running half full now.

Don - If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

Cold is fine on batteries as electricity is just to run fans, the Webasto is diesel and throws plenty of heat. I would not consider going electric heat and ditching the webasto. I am nuts but not certified as yet.

Don - Not only does my coach have four electric Cadet toe-kick heaters, but it also has an AquaHot system for domestic hot water, cabin heat, and engine pre-heat, which, as you probably know, uses a Webasto diesel boiler. I don't use the AH very much - it's been cantankerous since the day I bought the coach back in 2018! I'd put effort into getting it running right, but at $5+ for a gallon of diesel, electricity from the power pole is much less expensive!

But that's one of the things that makes this hobby so unique - everyone's taste and needs are as different as every conversion.

However, as far as Satelliteguy's questions go, I certainly agree with Van - search out and find one that's already completed, live with it for awhile, then remodel if necessary. Far better nowadays than starting from scratch with a worn-out revenue-service coach.

FWIW & HTH. . . 

RJ