I see something interesting in a CG now and then, but this is the first time I've seen this - an old 60's era school bus being used to tow around a 30 - 32' TT. There are 2 parents, 6 kids of varying ages and 1 dog. Not sure how they all fit in the TT but the TV would have plenty of seating space. I can't imagine a long ride being very comfortable and they are a very long way from home.

I guess that's how they home school the kids

Sure wish we could see the picture!

You're trying to post a picture from what appears to be an email site. It may appear for you, but no one else.

2oldman wrote:You're trying to post a picture from what appears to be an email site. It may appear for you, but no one else.Huh. Yup, off an email pic. Will see if I can fix that. Any tips? I copied and pasted the URL off the photo.The picture is worth thousands of words in this case.Okay, I think I fixed it. I think the file size was too big.

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BurbMan
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
Underpowered maybe but the frame and suspension are stout! I would bet the old seats are removed and more comfortable accommodations for the kids in the back. I wouldn't want to be behind that bus pulling a 32' TT uphill, but I don't doubt it's a safe rig.

Check out school bus conversion by a bunch of kids heading to the Coachella music festival.
carringb
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
I can see the pic.

Old school buses are pretty heavy and also very underpowered. Once they adopted the Cummins 5.9L and the 7+liter engines from Cat and Navistar things got much better.

That said.... Have you thought about an e450 shuttle bus? They are much more drivable yet still have good payload and are rated to tow 10,000 pounds.
myredracer
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
Francesca Knowles wrote:

Got it bookmarked...

To O.P.:
Is this the setup you're talking about?

No, that's not the one (I hope my pic comes up now). Interesting photo and that bus is similar but a lot longer. Kinda makes all the usual questions go through your mind like payload capacity, GCWR, braking, going downhill, hitch setup, getting in/out of a gas station, backing into a site, yada, yada, yada.... :D
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
2oldman wrote:
Moderator 1492 made a picture hosting app, but I'll be darned if I can find it. Perhaps go to FTS and ask him.

Here it is!

Got it bookmarked...

To O.P.:
Is this the setup you're talking about?
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
Moderator 1492 made a picture hosting app, but I'll be darned if I can find it. Perhaps go to FTS and ask him.
myredracer
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
2oldman wrote:
You're trying to post a picture from what appears to be an email site. It may appear for you, but no one else.

Huh. Yup, off an email pic. Will see if I can fix that. Any tips? I copied and pasted the URL off the photo.

The picture is worth thousands of words in this case.

Okay, I think I fixed it. I think the file size was too big.
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
You're trying to post a picture from what appears to be an email site. It may appear for you, but no one else.
tomkaren13
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
Sure wish we could see the picture!
Tin_Pusher
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
Forced busing? :)
sharker6
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
I guess that's how they home school the kids

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