1997 Bluebird 4x4 Bus find

[Brandon Libby]

I found this random 28ft 4X4 bus for $25,000. :Wow1: It's been converted to a camper. I think it look like a ton of fun...or, better yet, several tons. Check it out and be sure to post pics if you decide to buy it! 4X4 Bus Awesomeness

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[Overland Hadley]

 

[Overland Hadley]

And thats pretty good looking. Thanks for the link, if I had an extra 25k I would consider it.

 

[864x4rv]

I saw that bus about a year ago for sale in the Riverside area but I think the asking price was $15K. I would have bought it then if it was diesel.

 

[Warn Industries]

That's pretty cool, and definitely different. I agree with 864x4rv: If it were gas, it would probaby have sold by now.
- Andy

 

[lstzephyr]

Well that is really cool. I usually dream a bit about something similar every time I get around a shortbus. I wonder what the front axle is.

 

[bajajoaquin]

The specs on it, from the ad:
RVT Ad #: 4751740
Bus Conversions
Pre Owned
Length: 28.00 ft.
Fuel Type: Gas
Odometer: 109000
Slide-outs: 0
GMC Chassis
366 gas Engine
Sleeps: 6
GVWR: 15000
Price: $25,000

1997 Bluebird 4x4. Allison auto trans 2 speed transfer case. Mile one front hubs, air brakes. Aluninum rims, 11/24.5 tires. Posi. traction rear end,75 gallon fuel tank, 60 gallon fresh water, 10 gallon propane, 30 gallon gray water holding tank, 30 gallon black water tank, refridg., 3 burner range w/oven, air ride drivers seat, gen. with an electric start, 1350 air cond. w/ heat strip. Towing hitch, that retracts. Has storage area in rear that could be used as extra sleeping w/ 2 bunks. Sleeps 4 now. Also has toilet. I am sure I forgot something. Must see to appreciate. Ready to go hunting, surfing, camping or prospecting.

 

[bajajoaquin]

I guess reading that, my main concern would be the 15K GVWR. That seems to be a little on the low side for the size of that rig.

 

[Ozrockrat]

I guess reading that, my main concern would be the 15K GVWR. That seems to be a little on the low side for the size of that rig.

Yep that is very low. My Ambulance conversion is 1440 Lbs and currently sits at 1180 wet (55 gallons fuel) without camping supplies or extra bodies. And that rig has 6 feet extra length and more interior fittings.

 

[cwsqbm]

The low GVWR sounds like it was de-rated for license purposes. You'd still have issues if someone scaled you, but I bet the truck itself can carry a lot more weight.

 

[Little Red]

The low GVWR sounds like it was de-rated for license purposes. You'd still have issues if someone scaled you, but I bet the truck itself can carry a lot more weight.

You are right, I have exactly the same bus except mine is stock and does not have 4X4. It's rated at 26.000 GVWR

 

[RepairmanSki]

I bought it. Drove it up to my place in Tacoma a few days ago. I love it.

 

[1leglance]

Ok beyond cool that the rig lives on here in Expo Land...
Now get out and do some trips so we can see it in action, I don't care if you just do a weekender, it will be great to see that rig out in the wild

 

[shortbus4x4]

I bought it. Drove it up to my place in Tacoma a few days ago. I love it.

Congratulations on your new RV. I remember drooling over this rig every time it came up for sale.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I bought it. Drove it up to my place in Tacoma a few days ago. I love it.

:ylsmoke:

I bought it, that it?

Come-on, How about a little more info on your experience?