Bus converted to motorhome!

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Hi all, a question I'd like to pose about buying a bus converted to motorhome. I have been told that it is difficult to get certification for the electrics and gas on these conversions? The bus is described as a motorhome on the V5 document not a bus. It already carries the gas/electric certificates, how long does this certification last? How often is it to be renewed? WillyO.
 
Periodic gas and electric inspections are not compulsory for private motorhomes. It is recommended that gas installations are checked annually. I don't see why it is difficult to get a gas safety certificate but stand to be corrected. Catering vehicles are required to be tested regularly so I do not see it as out of the ordinary. I suggest you speak to MCEA and talk to a local engineer https://www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk/
 
rayc said:
Periodic gas and electric inspections are not compulsory for private motorhomes. It is recommended that gas installations are checked annually. I don't see why it is difficult to get a gas safety certificate but stand to be corrected. Catering vehicles are required to be tested regularly so I do not see it as out of the ordinary. I suggest you speak to MCEA and talk to a local engineer https://www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk/
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Thanks for that Rayc, much appreciated. ?
 
Remember the single glass windows will be running like a river at night unless you have thermo screens for them.
 
I suggest that you do...Damp whether a leak or condensation is a killer..
Maybe the best plan a bit like old-fashioned secondary fit double glazing for some windows good quality see through or tinted perspex or whatever the latest is
Then velcro attached heat retaining "blinds" for others.
The windscreen will be your biggest challenge but an aluminium covered "duvet" (waterproof) fitted snugly on the outside (elastic like bungee)
and maybe a thermal curtain just behind the "cab seats".
Lots of stuff out there just a matter of finding what works best heat-wise and fixing-wise.
I suspect you have some windows which are best blanked off anyway ..... aluminium radiator foil would be good for those.
 
I’d be interested to know what type of bus the base vehicle is/was. Mini bus, school bus, PSV what ever.
Always wanted to build my own, that idea was vetoed by the management.
As things turned out, she was right. Again!
 
I have seen many projects abandoned because folk ither dont have the many skills required or acc to the many tools to do the jobs.
Electrics is the main faultering point of many.
My bus when i bought it was one example of mr black and decker,i had to start all over and strip her to the bare bones,and even then i had some head scratching and help on here looking and listening to how folk like Mr brown and others did it ,and along with well over 45 years in motor trade got me through it.
 
Oleg, the Russian guy on YouTube “Van Tour “.
He has built his Sprinter in a car park, with very basic tools, admittedly with some help from Mr Ikea, a bit heavy, but I think he wanted to get it finished. A very tidy example. His English brings a smile, especially when he mentions his Wan. Don’t know what he’d think of my Russian.
 
trevskoda said:
I have seen many projects abandoned because folk ither dont have the many skills required or acc to the many tools to do the jobs.
Electrics is the main faultering point of many.
My bus when i bought it was one example of mr black and decker,i had to start all over and strip her to the bare bones,and even then i had some head scratching and help on here looking and listening to how folk like Mr brown and others did it ,and along with well over 45 years in motor trade got me through it.
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Years ago,during my miss spent yooof, I bought Motorcycle Sport every month. One of the regular subscribers was a guy called, One Track, if there was something he couldn’t fix himself, he’d take it to his local repairers, Hackit and Weld. Not many places like this anymore.
 
Trotter said:
Oleg, the Russian guy on YouTube “Van Tour “.
He has built his Sprinter in a car park, with very basic tools, admittedly with some help from Mr Ikea, a bit heavy, but I think he wanted to get it finished. A very tidy example. His English brings a smile, especially when he mentions his Wan. Don’t know what he’d think of my Russian.
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Oleg seems a very nice guy.
I find his build interesting as in many many ways it is the same as I have done. So some bits I smile thinking "yup, you'll be happy with that" and others am thinking"hmm, you'll need to come back to that and change it"
 
Trotter said:
Years ago,during my miss spent yooof, I bought Motorcycle Sport every month. One of the regular subscribers was a guy called, One Track, if there was something he couldn’t fix himself, he’d take it to his local repairers, Hackit and Weld. Not many places like this anymore.
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I still have bundles of Motorcycle Sport from the 60,70 and 80's and remember One Track well, and Aitches bit... I used to buy my bikes from Floggit and Runn who were a sister company to Hackit and Weld ;)

Swing that lamp eh? By Lad, nostalgia is not what it used to be ...

K ;)
Apologies to OP for going off on one....
 
Vanterrier said:
I still have bundles of Motorcycle Sport from the 60,70 and 80's and remember One Track well, and Aitches bit... I used to buy my bikes from Floggit and Runn who were a sister company to Hackit and Weld ;)

Swing that lamp eh? By Lad, nostalgia is not what it used to be ...

K ;)
Apologies to OP for going off on one....
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It’s the sirens and the sand in my corn dog sarnies wot bring it all back
There’s bundles of MCS in my loft as well.
 
Trotter said:
I’d be interested to know what type of bus the base vehicle is/was. Mini bus, school bus, PSV what ever.
Always wanted to build my own, that idea was vetoed by the management.
As things turned out, she was right. Again!
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It's a Ford Iveco engine, the bus used to shuttle passengers from the terminal to the aircraft on the tarmac at Belfast International Airport. She is a 5L diesel. It has already been converted and used for the past 15 years 32,000klm on the clock. WillyO.
 
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