etcetera Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) Have been gone for a decade and now I am back. What a beast. 32-passenger, V10 6.8L - the few, the proud. 53,000 miles. Edited November 2, 2021 by etcetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 19 hours ago, etcetera said: Have been gone for a decade and now I am back. What a beast. 32-passenger, V10 6.8L - the few, the proud. 53,000 miles. https://imgur.com/Y53aNBG Did you actually buy this one? Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Yes. Have a number of questions about it. Now researching how to register / title it in FL. I will probably move my domicile to FL eventually but for now just want to register it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 I am worried, a bit concerned/scared/ecstatic/excited.. all of that. Do not plan to make any major renovations this winter but will plan things for the spring. My only ambition right now is to register it and take out all the chairs and install a bed and some kind of heater. I did get a Check Engine Light on the way back so will get a scanner to identify it. I wonder what it could be. V10 is supposed to be a reliable motor. Maybe some kind of sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 I thought you were looking for one that's discreet, semi-stealth! 😉 Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 3 hours ago, etcetera said: My only ambition right now is to register it and take out all the chairs and install a bed and some kind of heater. You might want to search Amazon for twin long bed frame to find a type of bed frame that is popular with van dwellers because you can cut PVC pipe in various lengths to slip over the legs to make the bed level even when the floor isn't. There's a skinny version that those living in minivans like. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 11 hours ago, 2gypsies said: I thought you were looking for one that's discreet, semi-stealth! 😉 I will get an Amazon delivery vehicle next time. The one with no windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 10 hours ago, sandsys said: You might want to search Amazon for twin long bed frame to find a type of bed frame that is popular with van dwellers because you can cut PVC pipe in various lengths to slip over the legs to make the bed level even when the floor isn't. There's a skinny version that those living in minivans like. Linda Interesting concept. I run queen size and I am sure there an option for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 hours ago, etcetera said: Interesting concept. I run queen size and I am sure there an option for that too. Yes, if you have room for that plus everything else you'll want. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 I do. The size I got seems perfect. Any larger and it's too large. Difficulties with parking and even heavier and worse MPG than it already has. It's much smaller than a full size class A. Any smaller and you have to decide what you won't include. I want queen bed, full size 8 foot couch, full size computer desk, a stove. A shower obviously. I do not need a dinette. Not sure about a closet, if I have the space. I do not like anyone's floor design, I want something unique. What else? A compact wood stove jammed in there somewhere. I saw this cute 22 -passenger van that seemed almost perfect, had everything I wanted - F550 chassis, the mighty V10, cute as a button, very easy parking and the icing on the cake was it had 30K miles on it or such. They were asking 30K but settled for less. I almost bid on it then realized I would have to leave out half the things I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 4 hours ago, etcetera said: Any smaller and you have to decide what you won't include. I want queen bed, full size 8 foot couch, full size computer desk, a stove. A shower obviously. I do not need a dinette. Not sure about a closet, if I have the space. I do not like anyone's floor design, I want something unique. I did not have a dinette in my van. Why would I need both a desk and a table? I just moved my laptop aside during meals. I did have a real office chair there which was one of my must haves. I rarely used my induction burner; I mostly used my microwave. It's how I cook. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, sandsys said: I did not have a dinette in my van. We didn't have one in our first class A either. It was only 25' long and had two barrel chairs, with a swing up table between them. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I measured, I have 21' of usable space length wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, etcetera said: I measured, I have 21' of usable space length wise. That should work. You can put your queen bed across the back, your 8' couch along the passenger side so you can see out those windows when backing up, the shower stall behind the driver's seat and the galley between the shower and bed. Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Interesting design. so many possibilities. I need to sell the chairs first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted July 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 Would it be possible to fit a full size 6-foot bath tub in it? Something light, fiberglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 I am sure it would be possible to do that if you are willing to use that much of your space for the bathroom. The class A that we lived in for 12 years had a 3/4 length tub. The catch with most bath tubs in RVs is that unless you have one of the tankless water heaters there won't be a large enough supply of hot water to fill the tub, even if as small as ours was. I think that we actually used our tub less than once a year. How is the project going? It has been a long time since we heard from you. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) Yeah, you are right. That makes sense. I got stuck with something else but now am back on the project. Removed most of the seats. I probably won't full time in it until spring but this gives me plenty of time to finish it. The electric stuff seems to be the most important element. What I am doing this week is trying to figure out South Dakota registration, it seems straightforward. Want to register it there without a SD DL. Edited August 9, 2022 by etcetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted August 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Got all the seats and out and am contemplating what to install next. Probably the electric system because it seems to be at the heart of the entire operation. The computer, fresh water pump, mini fridge. Can cook on propane. Solar plus Li-ion battery bank plus all the other parts I need. Edited August 15, 2022 by etcetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, etcetera said: Probably the electric system because it seems to be at the heart of the entire Have you determined where the potable water tank and the waste water tanks will be located? As important as electricity is, the plumging is more critical in location and weight as well as hiding the plumbing associated with it. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcetera Posted August 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 I haven't determined that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) I suspect it is time to play paper dolls. A scale drawing of the bus then drawings of various components like beds, sinks, etc that you can move around on the bus drawing to see what fits where. That will help you determine where you need plumbing and electric outlets. Again, I recommend trying to keep all drains and holding tanks between the axels for dump purposes. Linda Edited August 16, 2022 by sandsys Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 I just saw this video and thought some ideas may be of interest to you. Good luck with your build! https://www.rvtravel.com/video-vet-builds-unbelievable-super-stealth-rv-fedex-truck-conversion-1931/ Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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