Do old buses make comfortable motor homes? The answer is YES! With
some personal touch and professional help, you can transform an outdated ‘box’
into a compact rolling home. And know what? It’s not at all difficult to find buses
on sale for conversion. All you need
to do is research several listing
sites. However, before buying a schoolie,
decide what you exactly want from it; otherwise, you will end up buying a wrong
unit. Also, don’t take a fancy to the
first one you spot on a selling site. It may not be the ideal option for you. Before
you zero in on a unit, make sure it has all the desired features. Consider the
following aspects while researching your options:
Before You Get Started
Even before you start looking for a suitable coach with an intention
to convert it into a rig, there are a lot of things to consider. Here are a few
pointers that you might find helpful:
·
Design
Draft the interior design that you want in
your motor home. This will help you figure out the appropriate length of the
bus that you would require.
·
Living Plans
While designing the bus, decide whether you
want to live in it for full time, part time or for a few days during a road
trip. If you are planning to live in the bus for an extended period, you might
need a bigger unit, capable of meeting your lifestyle needs such as cooking,
dining, sleeping, showering et al. You might need a small storage space as
well. But if you plan to use it occasionally, a smaller bus will do.
·
Budget
It’s the available cash in your hand that
ultimately decides the size of the bus you can purchase and the list of
amenities you can incorporate into it. You may opt for some already converted
buses within your budget, but they might not offer all the features you need—
which means further remodeling and added expenditure. One solution to this is
to buy a cheaper bus and remodel it. It may require you to fix many damages,
but provided these ‘flaws’ are still easily repairable, it is the most
cost-effective option for creating a customized rig.
·
Skill and Resources
If you are not skilled enough or do not have
the proper tools to convert your bus into an RV yourself, you will need to seek
professional help, which in turn will increase your expenditure.
·
Time Available
How much time can you spare for renovation work? Consider this
aspect before you even start looking for a suitable bus. If you have enough
time to finish the project, you can start the conversion yourself; but if you
have less time, you should look for a coach that does not require a thorough
rework.
Before you buy a bus to convert, you must also probe into its
maintenance history as that will help you to make your decision. Professional
help will be required in case of any breakdown, and even a small problem that makes
it necessary to tow your rig may cost you a lot. So, before sealing the deal,
ask a proof from the seller which shows that the parts of the bus have been
recently replaced or serviced.
The joy of creation is immense. Building your motor home from a bus on sale for conversion can be a
rewarding and satisfying experience. And if you do it yourself, repairs will
also become easier as no one would know better than you how you have put
everything together.