I don’t understand why you didn’t take the window,s out and take the roof up because you have no space tho breathe and everyone can see you inside the camper greetings from Belgium
Wow, another video! I can't believe I'm just seeing these suggested now. The coach looks fantastic! You've come an incredibly long way since you bought it from us back in late 2022, was it? A long way even from the last time we spoke and you shared photos. You've done great work on it. I'd love to catch up and hear about everything. If you're ever out near North Carolina, feel free to drop by as I would love to see the coach in person! Im sure my shop and team would love it as well! - Matthew
Hi Matthew, we have taken the bus on one longer drive so far. We went to Homer Alaska. All went well. The bus averaged around 7mpg. A little thrilling when filling up in Canada where fuel was about $8 per gallon.
@@sceadudesign I did see and watch that 3rd video as well. Looked like a fun trip and even more fun on the way back on the motorcycle. Awesome going through with the cattle and moose on the side of the road. Though not going to lie I would be worried about it on a bike. haha
Wow, this is awesome! I can't believe this was posted 7 months ago, but I'm just randomly stumbling upon it now. While working on our most recent upload, I happened to catch a glimpse of the thumbnail in the corner of my eye, and thought, "Hey, we sold that coach!" It looks great! I hope you've been doing well. Feel free to reach out sometime; I'd love to catch up and hear the stories!
@@sceadudesign Patrick? You talking my driver I had deliver it to you? If so I think that was Nyjel, but maybe it was a different driver. You may be right though as you may have bought before Nyjel started with me I can't remember that far back. Either way that is funny the driver reached out too. I was so shocked when I saw this in my suggested videos. Almost didn't stop until my brain was like STOP that is a coach you sold so go watch. That paint job is so unique it was too hard to miss!
This is so crazy. I am the driver that drove this coach from NC to Kingman AZ. It’s crazy how this video just showed up in my suggested videos. I hope she serves you well for many years to come
Thanks for the comment. It was a very interesting project. I was surprised that 60 was the max speed, I expected a little more. I tried different sized drive sprockets and different CVT weights and springs but it just stopped accelerating at 60 no matter what I did.
@@sceadudesign I saw the large sprocket at the rear which I felt might affect your top speed. That said, perhaps your total available HP or rev limiter/governor is affecting the top speed....?
I usually just keep the door open but the generator is also mounted on heavy duty drawer slides so I can pull it out and then close the door down most of the way.
Sort of a crude-looking conversion. Was this a "professional" conversion by a shop or a DIY job? Sort of looks like someone with a 1950s "finished" basement mentality and design aesthetic. Nice elements but the final presentation is rough and has a cobbled-together appearance except for the exterior which has a throwback commercial "charter bus" look.
Hi, You are right, only storage is under the bed (hydraulic lifts) , the 4 black cabinets, and the drawer unit in the bedroom. The lack of big storage reflects the rather simple life I lead with minimal possessions.
Woah y'all stole somebody's log cabin outta the wheels and put it on Prevost axils. It's not my personal taste, but it's impressive. My only concerns are for the expansion and contracting of the wood as heat and AC run. Cannot wait to hear how this functions as it's used.
Hi. I'm with you on worrying about the possibility of the wood getting looser over time. All the inside structure is screwed and glued with construction adhesive. The outside panels are screwed on so I can get inside the wall easily if needed. Time will tell ... The bus made an Arizona / Alaska round trip (8000 miles) with nothing falling off ... so fingers crossed.
This is a beautiful home and must be very comfy to travel in. It is interesting how you made two access points for the bedroom, although one would be enough for me. It feels like a warm, snug way to travel.
Thanks! The smaller bedroom access hall was made for two reasons,. One, to make the bathroom en suite and secondly, to keep as many windows uncovered as possible.
Ehhh, all the wood, literally everywhere is way WAY to much. It screams cheap, looks uncomfortable as hell, not cozy at all. I'm sure if you get a few people living in there, the noise pollution will suck, as theirs nothing to absorb noises. I wouldn't want this even if it was given to me
Thanks for the comment. The customer I designed the bus for had a very specific look he was going for. He wanted a cabin in the woods, not a showy motor-home. He loved the look and layout so all is good for me.
That's really nice! We have a 40ft. coach/motorhome conversion here in Australia (they don't allow us to go beyond 40ft for mohos). The blackout curtains are a must have. Ours are working well even though it's 100°F outside today. We fell in love with the bidets after a holiday in Japan and have one on our toilet. Thank you for the upload and safe travels.
Beautiful job on the conversion. Looks like a country cabin inside plus you've done a great job on the technical systems. Very cozy. fyi - Prevost is pronounced, "Pray-voh". The s and t are silent. 🙂 Made in Canada eh?
@@sceadudesign no worries. Nobody even wants to help teach each other anymore. Just letting you know the way I was taught. Enjoy your bus. It sure is beautiful. I'm sure it costs a fortune to operate. Mine does and it's half the size. HAPPY AND SAFE TRAVELS!!!
I actually really appreciate the help with the right way to say the name. As far as cost ... yes, it hurts to fill up but the bus does get about 8 mpg.@@therealjayseh
Turns out the washer is needed between the sprocket and the bearing when you use the wider #40 chain so the chain won't drag on the casting. The problem described in the video still exists though with the washer in that location. McMaster.com sells a washer with a tight bore that will rest on the shoulder instead of the bearing. Its p/n is 3088A513. It costs $10 for 10 washers. My guess is that the entire unit was originally designed for the thinner #35 chain. With this chain the washer is not needed and everything works great. The washer was added to allow for clearance for the #40 chain but it appears that no one thought through the implications of a sloopy-fit washer.
I did an H3 45 a few years back. Been fun using it. I did roof airs which are ok but it makes the bus an extra 18 inches high so I worry about low bridges. I also would have moved my electrical box into the rear bedroom or maybe downstairs from the kitchen area. I too kept the over the road air and heat. I have two diesel heaters for cold days and a large webasto diesel heater for the engine. I am all electric otherwise, no solar. You did a nice job. Can you show the hitch installation. I have not gotten one yet. I might have one fabricated. I did all my water upstairs except for the black and grey downstairs. I was a bit concerned about frozen pipes if we were out in the cold. I have 130 imperial gallons under the bed. I have about 200 gallons of waste downstairs. I was told that the bins hold a maximum of 2000 pounds distributed weight. What do you have for a generator? My travelling weight is about 42000 pounds.
Thanks for the comments. My bus is a 2003 H3-45. I'd be happy to send you photos and drawings of the trailer hitch. My email is dmounce@sceadu.com. Send me a note and I'll send back hitch drawings. I was worried about water stuff freezing too so I put two heaters down below that come on at 40F. Just need to keep the bus plugged in during the cold for this solution to work. My generator is a 9000 watt gas/propane unit with remote start.
Did you buy a 2000-2002 from us? Your name looks very familiar to somebody that bought one around the time we sold this one to the poster. Just curious as I love to see how these turn out when we sell them to the conversion buyers.
