I bought a bus and I'm turning it into a camper. I'll post updates if anyone is interested

May 28, 2017 10:43 PM

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Omg omg omg!!!! So excited for you!!! I just bought my van a few minutes baths ago. Going to convert it as well!!! Let me know how it goes!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

All it needs is a giant stiletto on the roof

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

We're all interested, OP.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Now look what you've done...

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

wait who the dude who yurning the camper into a bus

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Let it be known that OP caused the great camper update plague of May 2017

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

The original and still the best. The mother of all camper posts.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

IS THIS THE ORIGINAL CAMPER POST?

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

yuh

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

And thus, a meme was born...

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I like KROTCH TOURS better.

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 2

Hahaha I read it as Krotch as well

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

...cross cuntry tours

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm always curious at what kind of gas mileage one can get in one of those... how much does this one use?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Updates updates updates updates updates updates updates please updates updates updates updates updates updates updates updates updates

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Updates!!

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You bought a Kotch bus and you're turning it into a Kotch cotch

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yessss. This is the first thing I thought of too.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should call it 'The Magnum Obus!'

8 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 1

That's clever..

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just post them already.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Haven't smeven started my design plans yet!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Look at me go. So tired that I can't spell.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Please name it Bussy McBusButt I'm honor of our fallen brother Boaty McBoatFace

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 5

Is it done yet?

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I wish! Probably won't be done for a while.. Designing!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

No worries. I was just propagating the "instant gratification" mindset of the internet age.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"In design" posts are interesting too!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

We're doing this too! Yes post updates please

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Whatever you do, keep the "destination" sign operable. You can put all kinds of funny stuff there!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Where is update? :o

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"If anyone is interested" this site was build on renovation stories I think you're double dipping my dude

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

they get a downvote from me, despite my interest.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Honestly I expected like.. 70 Upvotes..

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

you get to say you started a goddamn meme. real, honest internet 15 min. of fame. enjoy!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

:D

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you do updates, make them in depth. I may or may not want to do this with a random bus

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is this the bus that started that camper shit storm?

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Indeed it is

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I upvoted when it was in usersub, not even in rising. Look at how this little post has grown!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Cheers to shitpost pioneers!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

She packed my bags last night pre-flight zero hour 9 AM

8 years ago | Likes 244 Dislikes 8

They played this at my pop's funeral. He loved him some Elton.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Can't not think of Californication when I hear this song now

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same mate it's class in that

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Uh, Significance of Quoting Elton?

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

It come on on the tv while I was looking at the post so I commented it. Seems to fit in though lol

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The scene from Almost Famous on the tour bus.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

I have never seen this

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Hold me closer, tiny dancer. Count the greyhounds on the highway.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And I'm gonna be Hiiiiiiiiiiiiigh as a kite by then.

8 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 2

I miss the Earth so much I miss my wife.

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 1

Its lonely out in space.

8 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 1

Its gonna bee a long Long

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

Time

8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

Rocket maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, rocket man.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Would be cool to see updates as you go along :) How much did you pay for the bus?

8 years ago | Likes 324 Dislikes 7

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8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

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8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

OP said $12000

8 years ago | Likes 114 Dislikes 0

$12000 for that piece of shit? Haha as if

8 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 123

As if what?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"I picked up this 47 passenger rig with air brakes and a 5 speed manual for $12000"

8 years ago | Likes 51 Dislikes 1

You seem like a happy person

8 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

well it's a bus and has alot of horse power. I think 12k is fine!

8 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 1

But does it have torque?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They dont qctually have that much horsepower, atleast here in finland, but they have quite a bit of torgue and they dont really need the

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Horses because afterall its a bus, its meant to cruise at a stable speed, and airbrakes are basically in every bus atleast over hete

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

not the greatest MPG but what the hell, it's a fucking bus

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

sweet jesus - when all said and done, OP would have been better off buying an actual camper.

8 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 1

Actual camper would be a lot more than that, though.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Op (assuming not full of shit) easily has another 20k to drop and that's assuming this needs 0 mechanical (doubtful on a used tour bus).

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

"I picked up this 47 passenger rig with air brakes and a 5 speed manual for $12000"

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

I've been to vehicle auctions where things like that are commonplace, high miles w/ANY issues = ultra low price.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

update: turns out someone just posted a random photo of a dirty bus.

8 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 1

Bout tree fiddy

8 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 21

About then I noticed, the salesman was a three story tall dinosaur from the Paleozoic era! So I sed, "Goddamnit Loch Ness Monstah!"

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 7

I knew someone who did that. She lived in it for 6 months. A man broke in at night and raped her.. be careful, they aren't secure...

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ya.. I really want a tiny home (the mobile tumbleweed ones), but I worry about security. When i'm there, or not. How safe are those things..

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well that was dark :/

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Unless you're driving a tank no vehicle is secure.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Can we name your bus ?

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

Krotch Tours ;)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Kotch rocket?

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Priscilla! Queen of the Desert!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

By all means.

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Meme of the week

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Kotch tours? More like crotch tours, ehehehe hehe he eh

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The Shaggin Wagon

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

if yer a skyrim fan, bus-road-ah... i should probably leave.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

No no...you're no worse than the rest of us. That was supposed to be a compliment, but I worded it poorly... I should probably leave.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gary Bussey.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Doom Bus

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Win-A-Bang-Oh!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"Rolling Blunder."

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Tony, that's it just name it Tony

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

War rig

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Bussy mc bussface

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 6

SECOND!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

I like it

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Rolling Thunder or Free Willy. Why Free Willy? I've got a more important question... why not?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Optibus Prime

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Rumple buskins?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Whadya think about Bussy McBusface? Too obvious?

8 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 5

Universal Cereal Bus.

8 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

I support this as well. Though it has less to do with it being a good name and more of that this is my fetish.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wat @_@

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I support this.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I also support this

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This is the best. I wanted to say bussy mcbussface, but...this takes the cereal.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Turn it into another Van Damne van

8 years ago | Likes 336 Dislikes 3

my first thought

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sense8!

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

It always bothers me that they didn't spell it Van Damme

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 0

Sens8 season 3, hurry up and come to me!

8 years ago | Likes 54 Dislikes 0

I NEED IT NOW

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I lost interest in the first episode of season 2.I was mainly watching it for capheus and his cast change ruined it for me

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

There was so much time between the two seasons that I didn't even notice.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nah you racista

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What??? Noooooo I'm finishing 1 now and I really liked the actor that plays him!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I stayed for Lido & his gorgeous boyfriend ngl

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yea. And I felt like the plot started to take a backseat to their "creative vision" - 10 minute segments with dancing and music... snore.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I liked the old guy better, but I do think the new guy is better for the direction they took the character.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Yeah, Capheus was my favorite so losing that actor was a blow, but the rest of the show is strong enough to keep me interested.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I thought he'd ruin it too for me. But the new guy is actually really good, even better than old Capheus imo!

8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

So he DID change! I picked up at season 2 after not watching for months and something was off but I couldn't tell what...

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Good, so I'm not the only one who did not notice it, makes me feel better :)

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They go changing black folks on ya and you're like "wait a minute..."

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm not handy or motivated at all, but these sort of things interest me. Lazy people syndrome

8 years ago | Likes 1884 Dislikes 9

yup same here, I will be cheering for you, but be damned if I lift a finger to do something like this..

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's what I was thinking

8 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Username checks out

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

@OP, at least you were smart enough to buy a proper bus with underfloor storage, rather than trying to make a school bus work.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

anything that I haven't seen in the front page for the 5th time today interest me.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

at the moment there are at least 5 "I bought a XXX and I'm turning it into a camper" posts on the frontpage :P

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think you just lack motivation

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm sure it interests you. Is it because it says "escorted tours" on top front of bus? ;)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You want to do it but don't have the money, motivation, or guts to quit your current life. Nothing to be ashamed of.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You live vicariously, just like the rest of the internet.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Try to find a book called "Roll Your Own", about bus conversions.

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same. That was the kind of talk i was having ad kid. You made a childhood dream come true lol. PLS post updates on your project!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'll name it whatever the most upvoted name is.

8 years ago | Likes 486 Dislikes 4

Jiggle-Belly's Rootin' Tootin' Jigoff

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The Tiny Bus That Could

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

pls tag me to your update

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bang bus

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel like the Imgur community is overthinking this. Boaty McBoatface. Why mess with success?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Work Bus

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Free Popsicles Around Back

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Krutch Tour (or Escorts). Last word could be either

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The J. Peterman reality bus tour ... You can specialize in dropping off muffin stumps to the dump

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Casserole salad? Yeah. Casserole Salad

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

CochNessMonster

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Magnum O-bus

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mort Campervanstien

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Mein Kampfurt

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

HOLY CRAP LIONS TOURS

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do you want bussy McBusface? Because that's how you get Bussy McBusface.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

CAMPBUS

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

COCK a doodle do

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Fucky McFuck Fuck the III

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Alt. House

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Can you tag me?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Please?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sigh. Incoming Bussy McBussface.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

PUSSY WAGON 2.0

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Pussy Grabber 2.0

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

y'all forgot THE best: Priscilla!

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Queen of the Desert.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, No more fucking ABBA.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Krotch Tours

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Rosa Parks

8 years ago | Likes 251 Dislikes 16

Free Candy

8 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 3

CheapSuits

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

.... Bussy McBus-face?

8 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 8

The upvote bus.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

busy mc busface?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Or Bussy McBussface?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

hobo hand jobs here

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

jaws

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Interested in updates

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The Bus That Wouldn't Slow Down

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Busisnow Camperbatch

8 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 1

Quagmire's Cross Cuntry Tour.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The SharkTank

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

the Rootin' Tootin' Scootmobile

8 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 3

IMGUR BANGBUS

8 years ago | Likes 96 Dislikes 9

I wanna help OP , so I could learn . Pleeeaseee

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Das Bus

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Krotch Tours

8 years ago | Likes 55 Dislikes 3

Underated +1

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was thinking the same thing!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Campy McBussface

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where is Analqueen

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Campy McCampFace

8 years ago | Likes 178 Dislikes 16

Damn it I was gonna say that!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

i attempted this at work for forklift names, still dont know the results

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's all fun and games until that one dude comes along who can't pronounce R's.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is his name New England?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

we have ironically named dollies at work. the barrel dolly is Dolly Llama, the big one is Dolly Parton, we have Hello Dolly, /2

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

and this rickety old red layover dolly named "Salvador Dolly" because it's a little warped. (a lot warped)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A lot of dollys where i worked, and then there was Jack, he was popular

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OP, just remember you might need a non-commercial class B license to legally drive this in some states

8 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 1

If registered as an RV, all one needs is air brakes.

8 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

Depends on the state. Some states require a NC-B for anything over 26000lbs or 40'. And this bus is going to exceed that weight.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Which is a crazy and stupid loophole. Same vehicle registered as a diffrent type of vehicle.. Suddenly doesn't require a special license!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Teb difference being that an RV might have 4 people in in and a bus can have 100

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Yup, can confirm. My band bought a bus and registered it as an RV.

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Band name?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How much was the bus?

8 years ago | Likes 92 Dislikes 4

About tree fiddy

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 13

I picked up this 47 passenger rig with air brakes and a 5 speed manual for $12000

8 years ago | Likes 168 Dislikes 2

That's a lot of linkage to worry about

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not fucking bad at all

8 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 2

Will it just be for camping trips or also for living in?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks like a early MCI 102 Greyhound. Didn't think the public could buy one.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Get rid of the 46 seats and I bet it'll go like hell.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Where did you conjure up a bus with a manual gearbox? Vast majority I've seen have an Allison automatic.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dealz, Johnny

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Thats ridiculously expensive.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Considering new ones run up 200,000-800,000?

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Damn that's less the I paid for my car and it barely fits me.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is a dream of mine, and a manual is a must for me. I don't trust an automatic that heavy...

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

Luckily busses with 5/7 speed manuals are common!

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

They are rare on eBay, which is close as I've come to pursuing this dream. Glad to hear they're more common IRL & look forward to the build!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Here in Canada I use Kijiji. Great for finding vehicles

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you having it reclassfied for DOT purposes or do you already have a air brake certification and cdl?

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

Busses don't require additional licensing unless you intend to carry more than 24 passengers. Otherwise airbrakes is all you need.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

get 22 more people for a cross country party bus i got my class b with air breaks ILL DRIVE !!!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

You need to be on the vehicle's insurance

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Im having the worse time trying to find a airbrake vehicle like that to rent for the cdl class b its nuts

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is that over 33k lbs?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

12000$ canadian or USD?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cad!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So, about $10 American?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

how many miles?

8 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 1

Would you say... *whoosh* ten million?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Lol, I nearly skipped by this comment. Had to come back to upvote you :D

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

650,000 km on the body, engine was rebuilt at 500k

8 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 1

holy

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yikes.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wow that is a lot of miles, hope she runs well

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

650k? On a bus? That's nothing

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i'm assuming that requires a special license?

8 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Nope! You need an airbrakes qualification ($250ish in Canada) then you're good as long as it's registered as an RV

8 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 0

In the US you'd probably need a Class B license.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0