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The following is part opinion, and part experience.
Forget dog-nosed buses. Trailer park owners tell me they won't take them. People who own them say they can't get in parks. Residual hippy bus stigma.
Forget gas engines. In a vehicle this size, Diesels are a better engineering choice. Better mileage, longevity, and much safer fuel.
With diesel, you can have diesel furnace, stove and hot water. With gas, you get to carry 2 unsafe highly inflammable fuels: Gasoline & propane.
Remaining choices:
Thomas. frequently comes with 3208 Cat Diesel. Fine hardware, about$8500.
Gillig. Heck if I know
Blue Bird. Same box is used to make high end motorhomes.
My choice: Crown. Built on a logging truck chassis. Uses big rig parts, not bus parts. Tandem axle version has 8 drive wheels. About $3500
Links:
http://www.backflip.com/members/kd5kfl/10863880
Chevck out the Crown directory, maybe you will see why I am convinced. |
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