I am looking at a 40foot bus to buy*I am a Woman*lol so

[brydee]

I have looked at a 40 foot Bus that was Rego till 15th March 2012
***It is a UN-Finished Project*** Looks like its White Undercoat the Toilet and connected shower NOT installed etc Them Man"Say John lol" said it only costs the same amount as a CAR to Rego the bus???Is this correct?Do I need to Insure the 2 people that will be travelling in the bus?
Would any be able to let me know what I am getting "MYSELF"into to buy a BUS first please
****AS The Man "Say John lol" has called today saying he wants 21thousand I dont know if it regoed, I will need to spend another 10thousand to deck it out the way I would like as it will be my home I think he thinks I may be silly because im a lady plus i was driving back streets and seen it so it is not advertised for selling
I know this man is trying to play me
ANY information on buses would be appreciated very much
TYou
Brydee

[dropbear68]

The rego bit sounds suss, certian things make up a motorhome in the eyes of the law, price i dont know anything about my bus is an old timer I dont watch prices and stuff, do you have a male to do the wheeling and dealing for you?

[brydee]

Hello and Thank You all so kindly for your very quick answers I am trying to workout the site so please bear with me I do hope im answering the correct Question I was asked**Do I have a male to do the wheeling and dealing for me**Well Yes I do but I dont know if they have really dealt with buses Although he does know about the 12volt batteries and some other things that iv spoke about(But what do I know lol)I need my Dad"God-bless him(I know there would be SO MUCH MORE TO BUYING?OWNING A BUS/Motor-home)and this is my dream to travel in my Bus/Motor-Home
I am in the Mid-North-Coast of NSW and If Anyone could show me the correct ways,or give me direction,or know of a bus or large Campervan for a Good Price PLEASE Contact me on this site***Yes I am still working this out too lol **NEW Technology IT/PCs grr lol**
I honestly am stuck I do think but im not giving up,I have always wanted to travel,I just hope my wish comes true...
****Thank You Guys for your advice and I wont be buying this Mans bus off him.He told me when its finished he can sell it for $35.000 I think he is dreaming Bless his soul
ANY INFO,Sales,direction etc would be appreciated
Enjoy your Day
Brydee

[kelvin12]

Honestly give is a big miss. Finishing off a bus is an astronomical mammoth project at the best of times for an experienced metal / woodworker or any one for that matter. Costs just blow the doors off your budget. Getting is finished professionally is very expensive to. Even the up front money this bloke is asking is a bit iffy. Running a bus of that size, fuel wise is also not for the faint hearted they don't go far on a litre of diesel. Put your money into a finished and existing up and running smaller motor home.

Dirk

[brydee]

Hello Dirk&Thankyou 4 your advice:)))I do really do want to travel and live in what I buy then eventually settle onto a Block of land etc....Money wise well *I have a little but not too much & dont want to spend all/most of my money on the BUS.I am so lost now:(((So where do I go from here as it looks like im the 1 in the home seeking the bus and details etc:)))) grrrr lol....
***SURPRISE*** The man John Rang me and does not have the **Electrical paperwork*he said Oh its TAGGED lol,I must say IF I did not recieve the answers off you all on this site Y/Day,who knows I couldv bought it:(((
PS:He started to think I was working as a mechanic or NRMA I think as I knew what I was talking about due to all your answers **THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCH EVERYONE**
NOTE;IM IN NSW AND AM SEEKING A BUS DECKED OUT AS A MOTOR HOME,IF ANYONE CAN INFORM ME OF SOMEONE THEY KNOW ETC I WOULD LOVE THIS:)))
TYou Bry-Dee

[brydee]

The rego bit sounds suss, certian things make up a motorhome in the eyes of the law, price i dont know anything about my bus is an old timer I dont watch prices and stuff, do you have a male to do the wheeling and dealing for you?

yes it does sound suss ha He is Dreaming on the price and im sure he did not REGO IT
so why would he think Id buy it or any1 else for that matter
PS: TYou so much DropBear68 for your help but if you do hear of anything that YOU FEEL is decent to buy could you please inform me,I will pop on daily to say HI and learn more as I would like to start travelling within 6months as im *on a contract of Renting*and they are selling
TYou again G/Night

[brydee]

Hello every1 I was sent a email by *J...*giving me a motor No; and another number too
I am not familiar with this site Good at all Yes I am a woman lol.
Would anyone know where I go or can J send me the link please as I am puzzelled
I was recently told that there is ALOT of money even if I buy a Rego BUS & deck it out It could cost me so so much more than Iv thought.Am I better off to buy a Campervan finished with all the TICKETS the the RTA etc OR am I better to leave the BUS DREAM and buy a Combi
I know you Guys know alot about Camper-vans etc and the Goods&Bads We DONT need BAD just Good COULD YOU TRY TO HELP ME OUT WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS...
I would like to travel then go MINES so I will have a male with me that can learn whats needed
Tyou everyone & enjoy your night
Bry.

[kelvin12]

Motor home of any size is definitely going to be way cheaper than doing up and running a 40 foot bus. Depends on just how much living space you are going to need. Think about this one long and hard. Are you going for a very long time or short time.

Check out the Caravan and Motor Home Club, do some searches there, there are also a few women traveling around single. They might be able to also give you some advice and experience. Link is here, http://www.cmca.net.au/pages/membership/index.php you have to join up for the forum, but worth is in your case.

Hope you do OK.

Dirk

[brydee]

Admin:A number of posts by the one person along the same vein have been combined into the one thread.

Hello everyone hope you all are enjoying your week so Far
I am seeking a Camper on GAS,with rego etc Im not very good at this myself but IF ANYONE comes across anything that would be good to travel for a few days then stop a few days and worth buying Please email me IF its NOT what you are seeking I would love to make it MY HOME for about 5years.
I would appreciate ANY Advice,help etc
TY
BryDee

[plough]

NSW rego cost me almost $1500 per year for my 30ft bedford.

[bunyip]

Hello Brydee,,Cant give you any contacts down south but if you contact Motor Home Conversions,,Slacks Creeck Qld,,( John Jeffrey ) a good bloke,no nonsense advice and the units he sells and builds are all warranted and reliable,,Are you going to use van parks or free camp ( free camps is the way to go ) Vav parks become very expensive and many of them dont like big rigs,,Tell Mr Jeffrey your preference and you will be given the correct advice,,( he is honest and his prices are vey fair )
Google Motor Home Conversion Company and you will get some idea of his units and their costs,,Do you have a HR license?? you will need it for a bus that size,,fuel consumption is another factor as you will not get a lot of Klms to the litre 3-5 would be the best you can expect,will it travel at 90kph comfortably,if not it becomes a long day not to mention upsetting the Big Boys of the road ( think of being stuck behind that caravan doing 70kph or less that I am sure you have experienced
I ,Regrettably opted to bild my own unit out,11.5 metre merc,but would have saved about 20 thou if I had of bought from M H C,not to mention the headaches,Yes its nice to say I did it myself,But the experts know how to get it done cheaper and when thewy are honest you end up way out in front
Good Luck,See you on the road Bunyip
PS the CMCA is also very good to be a member of for all types of advice etc