Hey Crew.
Question. What are anyone and everyone's thoughts on using a converted school bus for a tow vehicle. Since we tow Lori's M37 to parades and events I'm thinking about something larger than our F-350 to tow with. Something you could stretch out in if necessary.
What I don't like about a bus is all the overhand behind the rear axle. I'm thinking about "bobbing" or "chopping" the tail. Any thoughts?
Krazy? Yes, I resemble that remark.
I have seen some kool busses. Don't need anything this fancy though.
Towing Vehicles???
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Towing Vehicles???
Tim & Lori Powell
1952 Dodge M-37
1968 M101A1 Cargo Trailer
2011 F350 Ford Flatbed
MC-A1 Air Compressor Unit
Military Tank APU
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil
is that good men do nothing."
1952 Dodge M-37
1968 M101A1 Cargo Trailer
2011 F350 Ford Flatbed
MC-A1 Air Compressor Unit
Military Tank APU
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil
is that good men do nothing."
Re: Towing Vehicles???
It's your money. Use it when you want to.
"It may be ugly, but at least it is slow!"
Re: Towing Vehicles???
Well, They are cheap to buy, parts are abundant, they get generally piss poor fuel mileage and they are ugly. Yup, that pretty much describes most of what we own except for the parts availability.
Just remember that a school bus has had a hard life as far as start, stop, start, stop,. Over and over and over. So even though they are usually pretty well maintained the transmissions in them have been through hell.
Just remember that a school bus has had a hard life as far as start, stop, start, stop,. Over and over and over. So even though they are usually pretty well maintained the transmissions in them have been through hell.
1953 M37
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
Re: Towing Vehicles???
What about something like an F350 van? Strong enough for towing, flat surface in back (or put a pair of fold-down stretchers on each side wall)....
Gary
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
Re: Towing Vehicles???
Just saw a video on a forum I watch about bus conversions and a guy bought three school buses at auction in Fla. for 800.00 each! Not all that bad shape either. I would go for the short bus with the handicap lift if you can find one. probably a bit more money but that hydraulic platform lift is nice.
1953 M37
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone
1964 M151A1
1967 M416
1984 M1008
4/1952 M100
12/1952 M100 gone