These 7' couches convert into different size beds, depending on guests. When the backs are up, there's about 24" x 84" of sleeping or lounging space. If the door-side is folded down, it makes a bed 40" x 84". If the driver-side is folded down it makes a bed 50" x 84". if both are folded down, the bed is 90" x 84". Cantilever supports, some minor fitment tweaking and making the mattress still need to be done.
3d printers are great to mock up scale models!
I'm looking for recommendations on layouts for major fixtures here. My 30' Bluebird is gutted, windows are out, and I'm waiting for a second set of hands for my roof raise before insulation. While I'm waiting, the 3d printer has stayed busy making 1:40 scale models of everything so I can lay out where everything might go. I really want to avoid fussing around with having to move things to get to things.
The real goal here is to have a temporary home on the undeveloped farmland I'm purchasing soon, and after I build a house/cabin there this should be able to stand-in as a guest house.
Question 1 - how far should I shade floor removal. Under the pedals seems obvious, but a PITA to replace. I assume under the fuse box, I’ll run into firewall very quickly, but don’t want to disconnect all of that as the bus has to stay operational within 24 hours. (Disabled children. Yay me)
Question 2, cute little button in the back, makes a little beeping chime alarm in the cockpit — any ideas its true purpose?
Thanks again as always.
Community members,
We’ve all been there: mid-build or mid-breakdown, hunting for that one weird bus part that’s discontinued, overpriced, or 3 weeks out. Meanwhile, some of us have bins of “I’ll use this someday” parts collecting dust.
So let’s start a rolling parts exchange thread.
Name the part you’re looking for with the Year/Make/Model
Or
Name the part you’re willing to part ways with, with the Year/Make/Model
Personally if I had an item laying around that I wasn’t using and someone needed it, I would simply give it to them. However that decision is between the two parties.
Maybe a Free + shipping, or trade for coffee/beer/gas money
…So, don’t be shy. Whatcha got? Or whatcha urgently looking for?
I made a post a couple weeks ago about fabricating a bracket for a water heater I installed on my collins 4 windowed shortie. I used aluminum angle and a 2x3 piece of wood. Once I fastened everything in from the outside the chair rail was enough support but I added extra in case anything funny happens while driving. Here’s the final result of it all. I just wanted to share in hopes that it helps someone else out who has a similar platform / idea. Cheers!
FS: 1994 Bluebird TC2000 RV converted bus and I'm asking $4,250. The title has been changed to an RV title already so no special license is needed to drive! Looking to move ASAP! Engine battery will need replaced.
It ran perfectly on its last trip to Seattle through the Snoqualmie Pass, and it's been sitting ever since August 2025. Our living situation changed and we have settled in here in Seattle and we are ready to separate with our home for the last 1.5 years!
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Engine: Front engine, Cummins 5.9L Turbo Diesel Transmission: Allison Automatic Capacity/Length: 72–78 passengers, 40 ft. Mileage: 238,000
Electrical System: 1200 watts of solar panels Bank of over 1000 amp hour batteries 4000 watt inverter 5000 watt harbor freight generator with a switch to control between solar or generator inputs.
