Converting a heavy-duty bus/coach/truck into a motorhome (page 81 of 161)

Hey cateludo, I'm new to the forum. I also own a Saviem E7 short. If you have any photos of your conversion project, I'd be interested, and some additional information would be welcome. I'll send you some photos of mine as soon as I get seriously started. Thanks for your reply!

Hi there, I'm new here. I own a Saviem. You might have already found your windows, but if not, contact me—I'm thinking of selling mine.

😉No thanks, I'd tell you to keep them. The day you break a window, you'll be happy to find them.

Hi Patrick 26 and everyone else,

A motorhome association, why not!!

If it's to have influence over the authorities (tow-bars), harmonize legislation in Europe, simplify procedures, get suitable parking areas... I'm FOR it.

But as fr159 said very well, it's always the same people who go out of their way, and the same ones who benefit from it. An association covering all of France with 100 or 200 members hundreds of km apart from each other - that won't be simple to manage.

In my opinion, we shouldn't over-structure our passion and should leave everyone free to enjoy it however they see fit.

Moreover, I've been into motorhoming for several years, and I've never been contacted by any association, never got discounts from accessory suppliers, and never got information about meetups.

When I stumbled upon this forum by chance a few months ago, I found it AMAZING - those who know help those who want to learn, without anything in return. I got the impression that we're all friends ready to help each other and support one another.

If an association can do that, I'm 100% for it and ready to get involved.

I'd like to thank in turn Patrick26, sjunior, and everyone else for the good times we have reading these pages.

A+ Jose

Hey

Has anyone already bought a coach in Germany?!

Hi, just dropping by the forum—doesn't look like there's much new lately. Does anyone have supplier addresses for floor coverings, neoprene adhesive, spray guns to connect to a compressor, floor coverings like Flotex, Tarrabus, Taraflex or other thick insulating materials? Thanks for any suggestions!

This might interest someone

a double-decker Vanhool

http://annonces.neuf.fr see in the motorhome section

Here's the direct link for this double-decker listing: http://annonces.neuf.fr/...ail.asp?NUM=23603190 (I really like the sticker on the windshield) It's a dreamy find, but I don't dare imagine the fuel consumption...

On that note, could FR1 owners tell me what the fuel consumption is for their model? Please specify the exact FR1 model you have, since that should affect fuel consumption, and especially the engine model (if you know it). Re-reading messages about FR1, I've seen numbers ranging from 25, 35, even 50L per 100km—so which is it?

For your information, if you know the engine model of a bus, you can get an idea of its fuel consumption by searching/browsing archives (with the engine reference) on this site: http://www.autocar-infos.com/resultatarchive.asp e.g., GX57 test: http://www.autocar-infos.com/sejtbases/autocar/car18/a18p12.pdf (note: for it to be realistic, the transmission needs to be the same too)

PAT, your association idea is brilliant!!! 😎 You explained it well, and it's clear that a federation carries more weight with the administration than an individual So the more members it has, the more clout it'll have—and even though I'm without a vehicle right now, count me in, +1 !

Hello!

For the association, that's welcome... Patrick26, you should be able to survey the forum—interested folks and those who already have a van or truck? Then compare it with the Motorhome President's assessment?

;) -- in this "numbers game" of messages and pages, here's to this one! -- ;))))

Soon, a Motor Home stand at the Motorhome Show, under our wing? ;) That strikes me as a nice idea...

Long live the nomadic life!!!! :)

See you later!

😕If I'm writing to you it's because I need some help, and I think you're the most knowledgeable about this.

I'm planning to buy a Renault PR14SR 310 (photo attached if included) for €2,000 with 600,000 km – do you think it's a good deal? I'd also like to know where I can find plans with precise interior and exterior measurements of this vehicle so I can sketch out my dream before I buy it.

Thanks in advance

I'm diving in after spending 20 hours reading through the whole forum! I'm getting my truck on Thursday, fingers crossed — it's a 1113 Mercedes from 1970 with 180,000 km, a horse transport box (basically closed with small glass windows and a rear tailgate — my future patio!). Here's my first question: does anyone have bus windows with a frame that opens by projection (like on the S45 if I remember correctly) that they've removed and want to give away or sell cheap? (And yeah, bear with me — I really need to be able to open something!) Otherwise I'll just get started as is. I'll show you photos of what I've got.

😉Hi there,

it's a beautiful beast but such a nice bus so cheap—I'd look for what's wrong with it. the price is really interesting For the measurements it's simple—just grab a meter and measure You tell us you want to buy the bus, but looking at the photos it's already being converted. My question is: are you buying it as-is, or have you already started the work?

Welcome to the crazy bunch, you two newcomers See ya+

I'm buying it as is — the owner wanted to do the conversion but abandoned it. You're funny! If I could, I'd take the measurements, but I can't — I don't have a way to go see it before February, and I'd like to make my plans before then.

The bus is on eBay

You're not going to buy it without seeing it!!, based on the photos it's not exactly brand new anyway...

http://cgi.ebay.fr/...47&rd=1&rd=1

😉You're funny! If you buy a bus without even seeing it, I take my hat off to you – good luck! Plus, it's closer to 700,000 km than 600,000 km, and looking at the engine, it's a bit rusty. If I were you, I'd take my time before buying a vehicle like that and check out the school bus operators around your area.

What's your plan for the bus after the conversion?

😉 Hi Paille,

tell me, is the truck structure the same as on a bus?

If you can give me the address and a phone number, I could go check it out for you—it's only 50 km from my place. 😉

For your windows, I had some (since we got away with it!), but I kept only one just in case...

Be careful! On some models, like mine, the windows are flat, but the frame is curved—

About the coach shown half-dismantled for 2000 €, watch out!

If I’m not mistaken, it’s a Spanish body (Karosa, which belongs to Renault) mounted on a hybrid Renault chassis-frame mix between the PR14 and the FR1. Renault called it "SFR" in Spain.

Few were imported, and it’s a real pain for spare parts!

You can also find them on the Polish market under the name Renault SFR.

By searching on truckscout24.fr and just typing "SFR" in the model field (no brand, nothing else), some should pop up. Don’t trust the prices on the Spanish market—over there, there are plenty, so parts are available!

Here’s an example on truckscout24.fr under number 6761302. The body is similar, with two or three differences.

Worth checking. I might be wrong, but if I’m right, it’s not worth more in France :/

PATRICK26

No structure, just a metal sheet—everything needs to be done, but at least I know where I'm going

Hey everyone. I still have loads of windows left from my E7—they’re pretty much the same as the S53 ones 😉, with fixed and sliding projection windows. At your service.....