Wow, another video! I can't believe I'm just seeing these suggested now. The coach looks fantastic! You've come an incredibly long way since you bought it from us back in late 2022, was it? A long way even from the last time we spoke and you shared photos. You've done great work on it. I'd love to catch up and hear about everything. If you're ever out near North Carolina, feel free to drop by as I would love to see the coach in person! Im sure my shop and team would love it as well! - Matthew
Hi Matthew, we have taken the bus on one longer drive so far. We went to Homer Alaska. All went well. The bus averaged around 7mpg. A little thrilling when filling up in Canada where fuel was about $8 per gallon.
@@sceadudesign I did see and watch that 3rd video as well. Looked like a fun trip and even more fun on the way back on the motorcycle. Awesome going through with the cattle and moose on the side of the road. Though not going to lie I would be worried about it on a bike. haha
This is a beautiful home and must be very comfy to travel in. It is interesting how you made two access points for the bedroom, although one would be enough for me. It feels like a warm, snug way to travel.
Thanks! The smaller bedroom access hall was made for two reasons,. One, to make the bathroom en suite and secondly, to keep as many windows uncovered as possible.
This is so crazy. I am the driver that drove this coach from NC to Kingman AZ. It’s crazy how this video just showed up in my suggested videos. I hope she serves you well for many years to come
Beautiful job on the conversion. Looks like a country cabin inside plus you've done a great job on the technical systems. Very cozy. fyi - Prevost is pronounced, "Pray-voh". The s and t are silent. 🙂 Made in Canada eh?
I don’t understand why you didn’t take the window,s out and take the roof up because you have no space tho breathe and everyone can see you inside the camper greetings from Belgium
Hi, You are right, only storage is under the bed (hydraulic lifts) , the 4 black cabinets, and the drawer unit in the bedroom. The lack of big storage reflects the rather simple life I lead with minimal possessions.
Sort of a crude-looking conversion. Was this a "professional" conversion by a shop or a DIY job? Sort of looks like someone with a 1950s "finished" basement mentality and design aesthetic. Nice elements but the final presentation is rough and has a cobbled-together appearance except for the exterior which has a throwback commercial "charter bus" look.
I usually just keep the door open but the generator is also mounted on heavy duty drawer slides so I can pull it out and then close the door down most of the way.
That's really nice! We have a 40ft. coach/motorhome conversion here in Australia (they don't allow us to go beyond 40ft for mohos). The blackout curtains are a must have. Ours are working well even though it's 100°F outside today. We fell in love with the bidets after a holiday in Japan and have one on our toilet. Thank you for the upload and safe travels.
I did an H3 45 a few years back. Been fun using it. I did roof airs which are ok but it makes the bus an extra 18 inches high so I worry about low bridges. I also would have moved my electrical box into the rear bedroom or maybe downstairs from the kitchen area. I too kept the over the road air and heat. I have two diesel heaters for cold days and a large webasto diesel heater for the engine. I am all electric otherwise, no solar. You did a nice job. Can you show the hitch installation. I have not gotten one yet. I might have one fabricated. I did all my water upstairs except for the black and grey downstairs. I was a bit concerned about frozen pipes if we were out in the cold. I have 130 imperial gallons under the bed. I have about 200 gallons of waste downstairs. I was told that the bins hold a maximum of 2000 pounds distributed weight. What do you have for a generator? My travelling weight is about 42000 pounds.
Thanks for the comments. My bus is a 2003 H3-45. I'd be happy to send you photos and drawings of the trailer hitch. My email is dmounce@sceadu.com. Send me a note and I'll send back hitch drawings. I was worried about water stuff freezing too so I put two heaters down below that come on at 40F. Just need to keep the bus plugged in during the cold for this solution to work. My generator is a 9000 watt gas/propane unit with remote start.
Did you buy a 2000-2002 from us? Your name looks very familiar to somebody that bought one around the time we sold this one to the poster. Just curious as I love to see how these turn out when we sell them to the conversion buyers.
@@JonathanGolloher I ran into roadblocks too when I looked for insurance. I finally did some searching into what school bus conversion people do. The overwhelming response was to use Allstate. I gave them a try and they had no issues with a converted bus. The cost is about $750 a year.
@@sceadudesign thanks for the info, my understanding is Allstate runs through national general who will not insure Newell or prevost, but I will be giving them a try! Thanks!
Woah y'all stole somebody's log cabin outta the wheels and put it on Prevost axils. It's not my personal taste, but it's impressive. My only concerns are for the expansion and contracting of the wood as heat and AC run. Cannot wait to hear how this functions as it's used.
Hi. I'm with you on worrying about the possibility of the wood getting looser over time. All the inside structure is screwed and glued with construction adhesive. The outside panels are screwed on so I can get inside the wall easily if needed. Time will tell ... The bus made an Arizona / Alaska round trip (8000 miles) with nothing falling off ... so fingers crossed.
@@sceadudesign no worries. Nobody even wants to help teach each other anymore. Just letting you know the way I was taught. Enjoy your bus. It sure is beautiful. I'm sure it costs a fortune to operate. Mine does and it's half the size. HAPPY AND SAFE TRAVELS!!!
I actually really appreciate the help with the right way to say the name. As far as cost ... yes, it hurts to fill up but the bus does get about 8 mpg.@@therealjayseh
Ehhh, all the wood, literally everywhere is way WAY to much. It screams cheap, looks uncomfortable as hell, not cozy at all. I'm sure if you get a few people living in there, the noise pollution will suck, as theirs nothing to absorb noises. I wouldn't want this even if it was given to me
Thanks for the comment. The customer I designed the bus for had a very specific look he was going for. He wanted a cabin in the woods, not a showy motor-home. He loved the look and layout so all is good for me.
Wow, another video! I can't believe I'm just seeing these suggested now. The coach looks fantastic! You've come an incredibly long way since you bought it from us back in late 2022, was it? A long way even from the last time we spoke and you shared photos. You've done great work on it. I'd love to catch up and hear about everything. If you're ever out near North Carolina, feel free to drop by as I would love to see the coach in person! Im sure my shop and team would love it as well! - Matthew
Hi Matthew, we have taken the bus on one longer drive so far. We went to Homer Alaska. All went well. The bus averaged around 7mpg. A little thrilling when filling up in Canada where fuel was about $8 per gallon.
@@sceadudesign I did see and watch that 3rd video as well. Looked like a fun trip and even more fun on the way back on the motorcycle. Awesome going through with the cattle and moose on the side of the road. Though not going to lie I would be worried about it on a bike. haha
Cool interior.
Thanks!
This is a beautiful home and must be very comfy to travel in. It is interesting how you made two access points for the bedroom, although one would be enough for me. It feels like a warm, snug way to travel.
Thanks! The smaller bedroom access hall was made for two reasons,. One, to make the bathroom en suite and secondly, to keep as many windows uncovered as possible.
now thats a cabin on wheels very nice little space's for man and women, yea i had enough of you, i.ll be in the tv room lolololol
Ha Ha. Thanks! I was definitely thinking of a 2 person rig when I built it.
This is so crazy. I am the driver that drove this coach from NC to Kingman AZ. It’s crazy how this video just showed up in my suggested videos. I hope she serves you well for many years to come
It was a pleasure getting to know you and driving you to the airport in Vegas. Good luck with your music!!
@@sceadudesign Thanks sir. I hope the coach has been treating you and your wife well!
Beautiful job on the conversion. Looks like a country cabin inside plus you've done a great job on the technical systems. Very cozy. fyi - Prevost is pronounced, "Pray-voh". The s and t are silent. 🙂 Made in Canada eh?
Thanks! No more "s" or "t"!
Not sure about this one. Feels very closed in and although it’s a huge bus feels very small and cramped inside
I don’t understand why you didn’t take the window,s out and take the roof up because you have no space tho breathe and everyone can see you inside the camper greetings from Belgium
All that bus and no storage or closets.
Hi, You are right, only storage is under the bed (hydraulic lifts) , the 4 black cabinets, and the drawer unit in the bedroom. The lack of big storage reflects the rather simple life I lead with minimal possessions.
They must tow a trailer !
I love the paint job. That blue is awesome
Thanks! Maybe a bit of a retro color, but I really like strong colors.
Sort of a crude-looking conversion. Was this a "professional" conversion by a shop or a DIY job? Sort of looks like someone with a 1950s "finished" basement mentality and design aesthetic. Nice elements but the final presentation is rough and has a cobbled-together appearance except for the exterior which has a throwback commercial "charter bus" look.
Thanks for the comment. The design and build were rustic on purpose per the customer's requests. The goal was cabin- like, not slick.
Some people love the warmth of wood. If you want all plastic get something new but they wont last like an older Prevost.
Hi there. I sent you an email. One more question. How do you cool your generator with the bins closed or do you leave them closed when running it?
I usually just keep the door open but the generator is also mounted on heavy duty drawer slides so I can pull it out and then close the door down most of the way.
That's really nice! We have a 40ft. coach/motorhome conversion here in Australia (they don't allow us to go beyond 40ft for mohos). The blackout curtains are a must have. Ours are working well even though it's 100°F outside today. We fell in love with the bidets after a holiday in Japan and have one on our toilet. Thank you for the upload and safe travels.
Thanks!
I did an H3 45 a few years back. Been fun using it. I did roof airs which are ok but it makes the bus an extra 18 inches high so I worry about low bridges. I also would have moved my electrical box into the rear bedroom or maybe downstairs from the kitchen area. I too kept the over the road air and heat. I have two diesel heaters for cold days and a large webasto diesel heater for the engine. I am all electric otherwise, no solar. You did a nice job. Can you show the hitch installation. I have not gotten one yet. I might have one fabricated. I did all my water upstairs except for the black and grey downstairs. I was a bit concerned about frozen pipes if we were out in the cold. I have 130 imperial gallons under the bed. I have about 200 gallons of waste downstairs. I was told that the bins hold a maximum of 2000 pounds distributed weight. What do you have for a generator? My travelling weight is about 42000 pounds.
Thanks for the comments. My bus is a 2003 H3-45. I'd be happy to send you photos and drawings of the trailer hitch. My email is dmounce@sceadu.com. Send me a note and I'll send back hitch drawings. I was worried about water stuff freezing too so I put two heaters down below that come on at 40F. Just need to keep the bus plugged in during the cold for this solution to work. My generator is a 9000 watt gas/propane unit with remote start.
Did you buy a 2000-2002 from us? Your name looks very familiar to somebody that bought one around the time we sold this one to the poster. Just curious as I love to see how these turn out when we sell them to the conversion buyers.
Beautiful work.
Thanks so much!
Beautiful design! Love your work!
Thanks so much !!
I really like what your have done with the bus. Truly great job. It feels intuitive and feels it was designed and built using the KISS. ;) Great job.
Awesome video))))
Thank you 🤗
Looks great, having a hard time with insurance, who do yall use, as an RV?
@@JonathanGolloher I ran into roadblocks too when I looked for insurance. I finally did some searching into what school bus conversion people do. The overwhelming response was to use Allstate. I gave them a try and they had no issues with a converted bus. The cost is about $750 a year.
@@sceadudesign thanks for the info, my understanding is Allstate runs through national general who will not insure Newell or prevost, but I will be giving them a try! Thanks!
I goofed on my first response. I used State Farm, not Allstate.
😂 I was wondering, yeah State Farm seems to be the choice. They’re saying I have to show receipts and pics. Was underwriting a pain?
@@JonathanGolloher Not at all. Just sent some pics. The whole process took about 2 weeks.
Nicely done
Thanks!
Woah y'all stole somebody's log cabin outta the wheels and put it on Prevost axils. It's not my personal taste, but it's impressive. My only concerns are for the expansion and contracting of the wood as heat and AC run. Cannot wait to hear how this functions as it's used.
Hi. I'm with you on worrying about the possibility of the wood getting looser over time. All the inside structure is screwed and glued with construction adhesive. The outside panels are screwed on so I can get inside the wall easily if needed. Time will tell ... The bus made an Arizona / Alaska round trip (8000 miles) with nothing falling off ... so fingers crossed.
Beautiful inside in rv keep post videos has you can
Thank you !!
The bus itself is great but the design and layout was someone born in the 60's
Thanks for the comment. You are right, I am an old soul.
WOW!!! Beautiful.
Thanks so much!
impressive!!! Nice job. Hare work pays off!!!
Thanks much! There were more details to deal with than I expected. Everything a house has plus more.
Pronounced either: (PREH-VOH) or
(PRAY-VOH)
Nice rig 🥂
Thanks! French words can be difficult for me.
@@sceadudesign no worries. Nobody even wants to help teach each other anymore. Just letting you know the way I was taught. Enjoy your bus. It sure is beautiful. I'm sure it costs a fortune to operate. Mine does and it's half the size. HAPPY AND SAFE TRAVELS!!!
I actually really appreciate the help with the right way to say the name. As far as cost ... yes, it hurts to fill up but the bus does get about 8 mpg.@@therealjayseh
Splendid! A Loo with a view!
Thanks!
Lots of work done, looks good.
Thanks 👍
Ehhh, all the wood, literally everywhere is way WAY to much. It screams cheap, looks uncomfortable as hell, not cozy at all. I'm sure if you get a few people living in there, the noise pollution will suck, as theirs nothing to absorb noises. I wouldn't want this even if it was given to me
Thanks for the comment. The customer I designed the bus for had a very specific look he was going for. He wanted a cabin in the woods, not a showy motor-home. He loved the look and layout so all is good for me.
Nah man. This thing is sweet