Rolling Homes

[Dennis The Bus Dweller]

Hello Gang

I got my 20 buck copy of rolling homes yesterday. It's like new. Ebay is the place to be

[dadeo]

hell yeah! good job.

[rollahome]

hi
I have several copies of the book, our truck was the last one, the log truck. now divoriced, 25 years and I am building my own design bus. I am back at this site looking for info on insurance and am having trouble trying to move around the forum, seeking answers. m I stupid or what?
I am keeping a photo record of the bus, for a fuure "how to" when it is finished.
my x has the house truck. I am the x Mrs.
too tired to keep searching so if you have aclue please post me?
thanks :l

[Sharkey]

Hello Tara;

No I don't think you're stupid. What are you trying to find, insurance information? I have several emails that I've sent off to folks about that particular subject. Here's a copy-and-paste from the FQA page on my web site that I sent someone the last time I was asked the question:


> Oh yeah, the old insurance problem. Well, first of all, you don't want to
> tell them that it's a school bus. If possible, have your local Dept. of
> Motor Vehicles change your title to passenger vehicle, farm truck, or maybe
> better yet, motor home. In most states, this means taking it down to be
> inspected to show that the seats have been removed, and perhaps that some
> motor home conversion has at least been started. Our DMV doesn't require
> registration to get a title, so I buy Trip Permits (temporary registration)
> to drive mine. Motor Homes here are registered by length, and the Crown
> would be about $350.00 for two years. Ask them a lot of questions to get a
> feel for which is the best way to register your title before you actually
> do it. I insure the Housetruck through Farmers. When I purchased insurance
> for my other two vehicles, I also insured the Housetruck, telling the agent
> only that it was a 1962 Chevrolet Motor Home, nothing more about it's
> construction, purpose, etc. I told the agent that the 'motorhome' sits 51
> weeks a year, and is only driven on vacation one week. He allows me to
> cover the truck for comprehensive during that time for $11.00 a year. When
> I want to take my yearly trip, I call him up, tell him to give me complete
> coverage for a week, and send me a Certificate of Liability Insurance. This
> costs about $2.50 to cover it fully for the week's use. After the trip,
> back to comprehensive only, and the insurance carrier doesn't notify the
> state, because I am still insured, the policy doesn't end, only changes
> terms. All of the above is on the level, I really don't drive it any other
> time. The real kicker is, if the big walnut tree that it is parked under
> lost a limb and crunched it, I am covered with a $500.00 deductible! Such a
> deal!!! Other solutions to this problem may exist, and may be specific to
> the codes and laws of your locality. Of course, I would never advise you to
> drive around without insurance, or to try to deceive your insurance agent.
> You may be able to obtain liability coverage as I did, by being vague about
> the purpose of your vehicle, but remember that collecting in the event of
> an accident might be difficult. Someday (I hope), each of us will be judged
> by our own actions and responsibilities. Until then, we are just
> 'statistics' and 'probabilities' on the insurance companies spread sheets
> of profit and loss. Anyone who doesn't fit the profile will be considered
> an unacceptable risk, regardless of their driving record.
> =====================================================
>
> Since the above was written (and yes, I should update that page...) I've
> learned that you can get insurance though the Good Sam Club if you are a
> member (as lame as that may sound, I hear that it works). I've also had
> people tell me that Geico will insure almost anything that rolls on two or
> more wheels


Remember that the search feature on the forum only searches the posts in the forum, but that you can search the rest of the site by using the Google seach form at the bottom of several of the key pages.

Hope this helped, let us know how your project is going.

[rollahome]

hi sharkey
tara here with the bus conversion. I have to thank you for the info. Idid find DMV at the coast was willing to re register it as motorhome, after another area said no deal. duh!
my bus is propane powered, w/ raised roof, two lofts, skylights, back porch designed to haul horses. they ride great there. there is a deck between the two lofts. I have been Ill for years w/ environmental toxins, so it is taking me a long time to get this rig finished. I heat w/ gas fireplace, works great. I am trying to get enough done to move south so I can be well. I love my home, it is mine. I have my txg floor in, insulation, wood doors, dutch door to horses porch and porch door.. outside is wood siding, shingles on curved front, barn shape roof. I got a new fold up table saw so have to sell my old powermatic. too big and heavy. I have a enclosed carport type canopy I use for a shop for the wood work. my inside is all wood.
I am keeping your info on insurance, thanks loads. just got back on line today.
happy holidays.
I am a sculptor, and this is my bigest project, so cool too.
thanks . your bus is going slow too huh. the way if it isn't it!
brain ded here, thanks
later
tara

[Willy]

One thing you have to watch out for when insuring a vehicle is whether it meets MOT codes. For example, a wood stove is a no-no in B.C. unless it's been approved for use in a motor vehicle. Same with a fridge or almost anything else. Some things they will let slide, but if it has anything to do with an open flame or can be construed as a safety hazard, insurance can be invalidated... even if you've paid for it. This little problem can turn around & bite ya in the keester if you ever get in an accident. That would be a hell of a time to find out that you're not covered. ...Willy.