Converting a heavy-duty bus/coach/truck into a motorhome (page 85 of 161)

Yeah, he told me it’s gonna pass inspection and he’s taking it to Grenoble.

So negotiate—there’s room to have him remove the seats like Patrick said...

ok

He told me to call him back on Wednesday, when the other two people are going to see it🙁

tome38, here’s what I just got from my contact after calling:

SETRA S215 UL (the same one you saw)

White color, bodywork in good condition

YEAR: 1988

CHASSIS: 878,000 km

ENGINE: 12,000 km, fully rebuilt in February 2006.

Always maintained by the transporter’s workshops, which owns a fleet of several hundred vehicles.

The vehicle is available. Roadworthy certificate OK, ready to hit the road.

I’m waiting for the price any minute now—some Russians are interested, but if you’re keen and decide quickly, they’ll give you priority.

There’s also a bunch of S53s (all versions) cluttering up his yard, plus other great vehicles. My relationship with him is just getting started because the Russians are getting on his nerves, so be patient (don’t bombard me with questions right away!). There are always 25 to 30 spotless vehicles at very reasonable prices for sale at this huge company.

tome38, send me your phone number in a PM.

PATRICK26

And for a laugh, for those who think 2.50 m wide isn't enough for the conversion, while poking around, we found this with sjunior:

http://www.trucks.nl/trucksearch/VehicleDetail2.asp?vehicleid=133429&language=4&dealerid=STAALING&css=trucksnl3.css&websiteid=

12.60 m long, 3.64 m wide! With two automatic garage doors—just like home! Funny, right?

Grenoble doesn’t recognize the term MOTOR-HOME Patrick26, the phone number you gave here isn’t working, and neither is your email🙁🙁. I’m still waiting for news on the price

I’ll print out circular No. 27790 and give it to him—it should be fine now.

well, no new good new😇

Hey everyone..!

Tome38, I sent you a PM—since we live close by, it’d be great to meet up. You mentioned that the Grenoble mines don’t know "HOME CAR," so if you need help with anything, don’t hesitate. I’ve got quite a bit of free time these days.

As for meeting up with Patrick, I saw that Christobale was interested. If Patrick and Christobale could share their availability, I’ll work around it.

And about the tires—could someone give me a price range?

Have a good evening..!

Cheers, Guillaume

hey neighbor bonzi38

well, like I said above, I went to the DRIRE in Grenoble and asked them about the term MOTOR-HOME. The guy at the DRIRE told me he didn’t know what it was. I printed out the whole circular that patrick26 posted on this forum. This Friday, I’m going back to show it to them—we’ll see what they say😛

For the tires, since I get along well with bieron, I’ve got all four in great condition (not retreaded) from the same brand and model (Michelin or Dunlop) at 20/100 wear (so they can go the distance!), mounted on rims (you’ll need to transfer them onto your coach’s rims) for 400 € for the set... to pay with rectangular images featuring a map of Europe on one side! 😇

for a small regional meet-up of enthusiasts present on this discussion topic, over an afternoon, why not! 😎

We talked about it among ourselves (famillede8, sjunior, and me) and propose to welcome you next Saturday (December 16th) at Alixan (where our buses are parked, i.e., at famillede8's place).

The program is simple:

Meet up at noon to eat together.

It’ll be raclette! Everyone brings some cold cuts and cheese, and the generous ones bring a bottle or a piece of dessert too.

We’ll provide the aperitif, bread, potatoes, butter, electricity, gas, and the dishes!

We’ll eat, spend the afternoon together, and in the evening, everyone heads home.

The meet-up spot is the gas station next to the ECF road training center at noon SHARP on Saturday, December 16th.

Voie Express RN 532 Exit No. 5 Aire des Marlhes 26300 Alixan

It’s halfway between Valence and Romans on the Valence-Romans route.

We’ll be there at noon on the dot to guide you to the house (3 km away)! Be on time!

Let us know on this forum (how many of you are coming). Or make it a surprise, but bring extra—your bread, butter, potatoes, and... your raclette grill!

And that’s it! Not complicated to organize a meet-up that, in my opinion, will go down in the annals 😉...

PATRICK26

patrick26 I sent you a message to your email inbox—check my message and reply, please!

I just sent you a PM.

😉Well, I'm gonna stuff myself with OYSTERS all by myself with mom, HA!!!

And there we go, we still haven’t received a single positive response for this meet-up on Saturday, December 16th in the afternoon—already making those who can’t come jealous 😉!

It’s true there are quite a few Bretons and Normans, Basques, people from Landes and the Pyrenees, and we in the southeast are well represented too, but some regions are pretty empty😕.

I’m thinking of the east, the center... unless I’m wrong, there aren’t many from those areas... or maybe I just didn’t notice, or their profile says "France" instead of their city, or they’re just shy...

Come on, cateludo, give us your phone number, and discreetly, we’ll send you a little MMS to show we’re with you heart and soul during tough times😉

PATRICK26

Hi there,

The 16th works for me, and thanks a lot for organizing this little day out. Would it be okay if I bring 2 or 3 friends along? Thanks for your reply about the tires.

See you, Guillaume

Bringing people along is fine, but make sure they're actually interested, not just curious! Otherwise, in the family dining room of *famillede8*, some might end up eating on the floor😕!

The main goal of this day is to bring together people from the Rhône-Alpes region (or even farther!) who "post" in this discussion thread. So, priority goes to them😛

So, try to limit the number of friends coming (I didn’t say it’s forbidden, just limit it)! You’ll take photos😉!

Just a reminder: the point isn’t JUST to have an apéro, a good meal, and check out our two coaches!

It’s also about discussing your projects and regulations. So, a relaxed afternoon.

We’ll have time to do a "Chabeuil" No. 2 in the spring with a marquee, merguez sausages, a projector, friends, and all the rest.

PATRICK26

Unfortunately, I’m working on the 16th… so it’ll have to be next time…

for a small regional meet-up of enthusiasts interested in this discussion topic, one afternoon—why not! 😎

We talked about it among ourselves (famillede8, sjunior, and me) and propose to welcome you next Saturday (December 16th) in Alixan (where our buses are parked, i.e., at famillede8’s place).

+1 with a good bottle I’ll bring to drink in moderation, of course