Converting a heavy-duty bus/coach/truck into a motorhome (page 7 of 161)

Hi benhurd

I'm interested in your s45

Can you send me some photos and get in touch?

henri.pires@9online.fr

Talk soon

Hey!!

I'm desperate...🤪 I can't find a roof rack for my bus, a 1985 S53....

If anyone's got a tip for me, don't hold back—I'm a plumber...🙂 no seriously, I'll take anything!!

Thanks guys, ciao!

X.

hey stef06,

I haven't been able to see my buddy. I just found out he was in Spain, but he shouldn't be long getting back. As soon as I can, I'll tell you more. Anyway, I'll post it in the classifieds.

A+

If anyone's interested in my bus, here's my personal email: yolelion@hotmail.com

Hi benhurd, thanks for the info about the s45. I went and picked it up yesterday, and it's at my place now. I'm really happy because it's in really good condition.

Thanks again, do you know where I should contact Renault to ask for permission to modify the registration to change it to VASP?

Thanks, see you soon

Hey, I just saw your post. So I've got pretty much the same project as you on a 911/1113. And if you're looking for information, I found a lot on German websites. Send me an email at dji69dji@hotmail.com and I can share my information with you about the kurzhaubern.

Later, dji.

Hey, it would be great if people would just share info directly on the forum.... I've been struggling for a while now to find an affordable bus – plans, info, etc., to live in. Haven't found anything decent under 8,000 euros (and that still needs a Class D license and fitting out). I'm going to be a dad soon (argh, I know, I know) and I want my child to have a healthy life physically and spiritually. So I don't want them living in some run-down apartment in some crappy city, in crappy daycare, having their brain shaped by watching TV.... In short, I don't want them growing up trapped in the usual mold. I'm convinced I can give them the best by letting them travel like I've done myself, so we need to get things moving.

Please share your info – I'm really struggling with this on my own. And it's not for lack of trying – I'm aware of the laws, the regulations, all those jerks who'll throw obstacles in my way – but I still can't find the right bus (with a driver's door and a door in the middle of the right side, not at the back). So if you've got an affordable bus for three of us to live in, I'd really appreciate a boost.

Thanks ;)

Hey, I'm looking too!! For an S45, S53 - something cheap - so does anyone have any info?! But I still have my old E7 Saviem (driver door, air suspensions) for sale - so if anyone's interested?! Thanks!!

Hi, I still can't get my head around the driver's side door situation..

After discussing in person with an inspector from my regional DRIRE (Herault) and chatting by phone with inspectors from the DRIRE in Correze, Cantal, and Aveyron, they all without exception assured me that the driver's side door in a heavy vehicle is not mandatory. Plus, the AFNOR standard simply says the driver's side door isn't essential – only two emergency exits at regulatory dimensions are required, one on each side (right and left) of the cab.

However, they all told me that all heavy vehicles registered since 10/83 are required to have an anti-underrun bar, which is very difficult to certify.

I need to buy a Volvo B10 without a driver's side door and I don't know what to do. 😕

"Only two emergency exits with regulatory dimensions are mandatory on each side—right and left—of the cabin."

Whether your door is next to the driver or two meters back doesn't matter—what matters is having one on the left side. And I think I know now that you find more buses with a left-side door at the driver's level than at the back (always on the left).

That's why I think we're all looking for buses with "driver's doors"

By the way, I found a Setra 213H for €4,500 from '81 with 700,000 km... In the photos it looks clean (body and interior anyway—I can't tell about the mechanics..).

I don't know if it's worth it or not... I'm worried about making the wrong call and buying something that'll get me in a bind later.

Anyway... we'll see.

Hey Manu, I saw you were talking about the tachograph... and I'd like to know a bit more about the current regulations if someone can clarify that for me

If anyone wants my bus for 150 or 300 euros, budget for additional costs—it's empty

Hey fannou56, I didn't quite get it—are you selling your bus?

Hi everyone, I'm starting to research buying and converting a bus. I want to thank everyone in this thread for the really helpful information. If you know of any buses for sale, don't hesitate to let me know. Regarding the driver's door issue, I think I'll need to contact the DRIRE directly because ultimately no one seems to agree. Actually, I talked to a guy who's set up his bus at Les 7-Laux (a ski resort near Grenoble) and he doesn't have a driver's door (makes sense since his inspection was a year ago). But one of his friends reclassified his bus (a Saviem) as VASP two weeks ago and doesn't need a driver's door...

So what's the actual situation?

Hi Fanou, what kind of bus are you selling?

We bought an S45 a few months ago and we're looking for another one for parts. We're planning ahead so we don't end up in a jam like we're in with the heavy vehicle right now! If anyone has one, we'd be interested. Good evening everyone.

Emergency exits don't necessarily have to be a door or a window—that works.

What's your motorhome? saen

No rush in private

Hey yolelion, the camtar, it's a bus, e7 Saviem.

ok I see, I'm looking more for a camper truck around 4 tonnes