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Thom O'Connor (Rockyo) (165.247.46.108)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2001 - 10:12 am: | |
Okay, you've found the ideal coach for your conversion dream, a seated unit that's way the other side of the continent.
You're gonna' pick it up, maybe drive it to a bus shop, then on to your home base. Take your time doing a conversion.
It's not in commercial use, but it's still a seated coach. You want to keep it registered and drive it during the conversion process.
How does this vehicle get classified for insurance? What insurance agencies will deal with it?
Thanks for any help,
Rocky |
Ian Giffin (Admin) (24.42.176.18)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2001 - 10:32 am: | |
Hi Thom,
This question has already been answered in the thread entitled,"Emergency Road Service Plans", 15 threads below this one.
Regards,
Ian Giffin
www.busnut.com |
Thom O'Connor (Rockyo) (165.247.46.108)
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Ian:
That previous thread actually seems to focus on emergency road service plans, not on vehicle insurance.
I've contacted a couple of auto insurance agents, who basically say I need to have a commercial insurance product for a seated coach. I tell them to visualize a REALLY big minivan, for personal use. They laugh, but don't have any other ideas.
Rocky |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (216.67.194.122)
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Rocky,
this thread has been answered many times before on this and various other BBs, however a few words of advice from my own experiences.
According to the Highway Patrol in California, they don't care how many seats there are, it only matters if you carry more than 16 people. No company name can be on the outsides of the coach. Make sure you have tags or a trip permit. That covers you getting it home.
Next go to your local MVD/DMV and make friends with them!!! It really helps. Now ask them what equipment their rules require for a Motorhome/RV, our local office had a copy of the requirements already made. Install this equipment as functional items and take the bus to them for inspection for the use change from Bus to RV/Motorhome. Don't try to openly cheat them, it can make them real mad and won't help you a bit. I know people who have made the MVD mad and it has been the biggest mistake they ever made. I asked, installed, took, failed, rethought and reinstalled, retook, and passed, and then stripped it all out again. They know this is what is going to happen, but it is a bureaucratic game, so play it with them.
Insurance is offered by a number of brokers, I use RV Alliance, who are experienced agents for Progressive and Royal. There are others who advertize in various magazines. I elected to go with Progressive and have been happy with the cost and they also have towing, which will move a bus without any problems.
Hope this all helps.
Peter. |
Ian Giffin (Admin) (24.42.176.18)
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Hi Thom,
If you'll take a moment to re-read the entire thread as I suggested, you will find the answer to your question irrespective of what you think it may focus upon.
I was trying to leave my answer ad free but it was Paul Bender of RV America whom I invited to respond to Fred's question in the referenced message.
RV America provides the specific coverage you seek.
Stay tuned to BNO for an important announcement, related to this topic, which will be forthcoming very shortly. I'm sure you'll be pleased with what we will be presenting.
Regards,
Ian
www.busnut.com |
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