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Bob Sokol shows you how to convert a school bus into a motor home Bob Sokol shows you how to convert a school bus into a motor home. Start with a really BIG bus. Most school districts are not allowed to run busses once they become fifteen or twenty years old, although they are maintained very well right up to the end. They used to run them until they were 50 years old, but some stoned bus driver in Texas stalled on a RR track a few years back, and the PC thing to do was dump all the old busses. You should be able to find a good assortment at auctions and bus barns in your area. Start by making it some color other than "international school bus yellow". Choose a conservative color. Keep in mind that when you are done you may want to stay in a motor home park and many KOA's don't welcome 'hippie busses'. When the exterior is presentable, I recommend two lengths of two by twelve bolted along the outside of the body. These serve several purposes: stiffening the walls and providing a side 'bumper'. A bus will go anywhere: even straight uphill in low gear... Protect your new paint job! You can anchor the two by twelve's with extra long bolts which go through the metal walls and then through two by two's which act as the interior studs. Be sure to use insulation just as you would in a house. It serves as sound-proofing as well. The interior is a strictly personal thing. After I pulled all the seats out I drew chalk lines on the floor where I thought the walls and furniture should be. I spent a fair amount of time walking around inside trying to imagine the problems I might have once it was finished. Once I decided on the final floor-plan, work progressed quickly. Two local contract carpenters did the woodwork while I did the plumbing and electrical. One of the carpenters set to work on the framing while the other worked in the shop to build the bench seats and two pocket doors. After the benches and cabinets were complete we carried them in through the back door of the bus and bolted them to the floor working from the front to the rear. I decided I wanted to do the interior in Cedar, and the cheapest way to go was to buy several hundred six foot one by four fence posts and shoot them through a planer. We chose to use forty-five degree angles as we covered the walls. Kind of a pleasing effect, I think... Here you can see the space saving pocket door installed on the bathroom. Here you can see the kitchen cabinets, under-counter fridge and space for the range. And the finished product with cushions, curtains, and a coat of min-wax: And the TV, of course... Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed this page and found it useful. PLEASE READ: I built this bus in 1975 for about $5,000. I lived in it until 1985 when I sold it. Like most of my projects, there were no written plans, it just kind of took shape. I took pictures as we progressed so I would have a record of where things were hidden in the walls. When the world wide web came along, I put the pictures together into this page in hopes it might inspire others who might be considering tackling a similar project. Take this page for what it's worth. I am NOT available for consultations and there are no written plans. If you are considering a project like this, I recommend that you begin at this web page WHICH I AM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH: Select and Convert Your Bus into a Motorhome on a Shoestring Return to Bob Sokol's home page. Write to Bob Sokol

RV campgrounds and parks,

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Florida Camping - Provides information about Florida RV campgrounds and parks, beach and tent camping, and cabin rentals. Camping Connection - registry of North American campgrounds also includes tips, recipes, and news. KarmaBum Cafe - offers a directory for camping and budget travel in Europe. Campsites 411 - offers listings throughout the U.S. and Canada. Holiday Accommodation Parks of New Zealand - Features a directory of camping and caravan sites, cabins, lodges, backpacker accommodation, and motels throughout New Zealand. Go Camping America Directory - Official site of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, ARVC. Roteiro Campista - Guia de parques de campismo de Portugal. Portugal camping guide Leisure and Living - Hundreds of U.K. caravan sites, park home estates, manufacturers and dealers. RV-Directory.com - lists recreational vehicle and campground-related sites in the United States and Canada. Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) - Offers detailed directory of campgrounds and RV parks throughout the state. Wheelers Guides - offers listings for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Describes and locates government and privately operated parks serving campers and RVers. Holland Tulip Parcs - Organization of campgrounds throughout the Netherlands. Information available in 6 languages. Camping in France - Selection of French campsites for your next holiday. Only professionnal campgrounds with high quality facilities. Northeast Campground Association - guide to RV parks and campgrounds from New Jersey to Maine. Woodsters Outdoors - lists campgrounds for multiple states. Also features viewer submitted recipes and camping tips. USA Camp Sites - Lists campgrounds through out the United States. Connecticut Campground and RV Park Directory - Contains a listing of campgrounds in Connecticut, as well as camping information and a campsite recipe book. CampingPA - searchable list of camping sites throughout Pennsylvania. North American Holiday Guide - Campground and RV Park guide online. Maine Campgrounds - Directory of links to Maine campgrounds and RV parks. Camping Cheque - Directory of campgrounds and more in Western Europe. In Dutch. Camp Vermont - comprehensive guide to Vermont's private and state campgrounds. Results Page: 1 2 Next RV Parks and Campgrounds > Directories Email this page Suggest a Site Advanced Search Directory > Business and Economy > Shopping and Services > Outdoors > Camping > RV Parks and Campgrounds > Directories Search: the Web | the Directory | this category

RV Motor Home

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RV Buyers Survival Guide

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Recreation Vehicle Insurance

Aon Recreation Insurance Home | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map   About Us Request a Quote Insurance Coverage RV Seminars & Rallies Newsletters & Articles Customer Service Why Aon Recreation Insurance? RV vs. Auto Testimonials Press Releases Endorsements Clubs & Associations Manufacturers &Dealers RV Alliance America Plans to Change Name to Aon Recreation Insurance Bellevue, WashingtonOctober 10, 2004RV Alliance America (RVAA), an Aon company, is changing its name to Aon Recreation Insurance, effective March 1, 2005. RV Alliance America wrote the first specialty-RV policy in 1966 and has been the leader in protecting the lifestyle of RVers ever since. The name change simply reflects the companys expansion into offering many more types of recreation insurance including, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, collector cars and all-terrain vehicles, in addition to motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, bus conversions, campers, medium-duty trucks, autos and pick-ups. Aon, the parent company of RV Alliance America, is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting worldwide. RVAA has built its business on developing and delivering insurance reflective of the unique needs of recreation vehicle owners. With the Aon brand, that tradition will continue with even more effectiveness as Aon Recreation Insurance offers coverage for more recreation vehicles than ever before. Marketing Director, Monique Thibodeaux explains, Our customer base has developed over time into recreation enthusiasts of all kinds, and while weve offered boat and motorcycle coverage for years, we need a name that truly reflects our product offering. But no matter what the name, well continue to be focused on making the purchase of insurance for all types of recreation needs as easy for our customers has it can be. Managing Director, Susan Corscadden agrees, Its time our name suggests what we really doinsuring not only our customers personal recreation vehicles but also the commercial products such as vendor, exhibitor and event liability that we offer. Aon is a world leader in brokering insurance solutions for all types of individuals and businesses, and were proud to be carrying the name. Bellevue, Washington-based RV Alliance America has offered specialty-RV insurance to RVers for nearly four decades. Now offering specialty-recreation insurance for boats, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and personal watercraft, RV Alliance America is the largest specialty-recreation insurance provider in the United States. For more information about Aon Recreation Insurance, RV Alliance America or a no-obligation quote call 800-521-2942 or visit rvaa.com . Footer | Footer | Footer -- Insurance License Information © 2005 Aon Recreation Insurance