The Good News Bus

AprilWhine wrote:

ferndaleflyer wrote:
...If a campground refused them its discrimination bigtime!!!!!!!...

Skoolies are not a protected class, so while it is discrimination to refuse them, it is not illegal discrimination. ;)

Discrimination against home built RVs has a basis in fact. Home built does not have RVIA certification and may not meet standards. Hubby built a Skoolie when we were younger and ran into this problem at times. Even if you do it totally to code (he did) almost no one will certify it and give you an RVIA sticker.

Agreed, people throw "Discrimination" around way too often. I would assume a park would be very concerned since they would have no idea about the construction, which could be a safety issue to both their hookups, the area around the site and neighboring rigs. If they installed a propane furnace, water heater or fridge without proper shielding, a fire hazard could result. Improper wiring could render the entire frame of the rig an electrocution hazard or it could just blow the park's electrical system. Plus, an RVIA rig generally means you don't end up with the Jed Clampett's truck complete with Granny in the Rocker on top.

My first thought was how heavy it would be when they are done. I also think leaving so many windows (single pane I would think) will make it less than desirable in cold weather.

Anyway, I can see a time when I was much younger where I might have thought it was a cool party bus. We age, our tastes change, etc.

ferndaleflyer wrote:
I remember being at a big RV function and there was a big yellow school bus and painted on the side it said "Kentucky Winnebago". Them boys also knew how to party. What fun. Lighten up folks---everyone don't like what you do!

X2 ! :B

ferndaleflyer wrote:
I remember being at a big RV function and there was a big yellow school bus and painted on the side it said "Kentucky Winnebago". Them boys also knew how to party. What fun. Lighten up folks---everyone don't like what you do!

When I was in my 20s, I probably would have appreciated that party. These days, I would pay good money not to be parked near that thing.

I remember being at a big RV function and there was a big yellow school bus and painted on the side it said "Kentucky Winnebago". Them boys also knew how to party. What fun. Lighten up folks---everyone don't like what you do!

mena661 wrote:
I wouldn't pay $10,000 for that.

I thought I saw in the article that they paid $3000.00 for the bus.

mena661 wrote:
I wouldn't pay $10,000 for that.

I imagine its worth 10K if its in good mechanical shape . The exterior is a bit tacky but its unique and nice enough.

An awesome conversion for sure!

a good buddy of mine has a front engine bluebird, converted into a nascar camping bus, bunk sleeping for 8, rooftop deck to watch the races, "portable" gas grille, the works.
it's a great bus for what it's made for.

ferndaleflyer wrote:
...If a campground refused them its discrimination bigtime!!!!!!!...

Skoolies are not a protected class, so while it is discrimination to refuse them, it is not illegal discrimination. ;)

Discrimination against home built RVs has a basis in fact. Home built does not have RVIA certification and may not meet standards. Hubby built a Skoolie when we were younger and ran into this problem at times. Even if you do it totally to code (he did) almost no one will certify it and give you an RVIA sticker.

But it sure gives those with plenty of money, no building skills, no imagination, and the ability to be critical of, or better than, others something to talk about.......You got to understand that a Prevost started out as a BUS. I'll bet they have a good time using it also and If a campground refused them its discrimination bigtime!!!!!!!I like it and admire the skills and imagination it took to do that.