That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboard which I don't think I need or could better fit myself,
Has anyone got a Mazada like I want I would appreciate your views on the rig or any recommendations on what not to buy in that range the madaza just comes to mind as they look wider than the coaster ?????? or I maybe take a lend of myself not sure . Things like motor size , rego cost models to avoid etc are of real interest
Dougwe said
09:31 PM Aug 27, 2015
How, wombat 280,
When you say Mazada, do you mean Mazda?
Wombat 280 said
10:34 PM Aug 27, 2015
Sorry, your right fingers and mind not in synch at night one move faster than the other not sure which one
Ondabeach said
11:12 PM Aug 27, 2015
Hey hey, Wombat... I just replied to your PM and thought I'd check the recent posts. I'm in the process of converting a T3500 that I bought as a recently retired school bus, you can check out my fit-out thread here. It's early days as you'll see, but I'm in no hurry and want to keep it usable while I slowly add bits and pieces along the way. I'm actually fitting a Fiamma 45S 4.0m awning tomorrow.
I think the T3500 is an excellent choice, the 3.5 litre 4 cylinder diesel is a good compromise of power and economy for mine. As far as size goes, there's only about 2cm difference in any direction compared to a short wheel base Coaster. I'm not aware of Mazda making the T4200 as a bus, I think they only made it as a truck.
-- Edited by Ondabeach on Thursday 27th of August 2015 11:12:51 PM
Wombat 280 said
02:48 PM Aug 30, 2015
If the one on your post is the one it's the type I'am considering Do you think the 3.5 is beefy enough to tow a small boat trailer or flat two a Vitara .
My intent was to fit it out with queen bed basic kitchen with large fridge, dunny and lounge area or recliners , the recliners will suit me better. I've never cooked inside our van I use the park kitchen or the Baby Q outside under the awning, like most oldies we do our living outdoors and only go inside to sleep or watch TV or go to the fridge .
Will look up your fit out
Ondabeach said
03:18 PM Aug 30, 2015
Yep, that's the one. I don't think you'd even know you had the tinny on the back Wombat, but I'll be able to tell you for sure in couple of weeks as I've just bought a 12 foot tinny to take on the road. I'll let you know how it goes once I get the trailer sorted out and registered.
Wombat 280 said
06:27 PM Aug 30, 2015
Look forward to your views ,have a good trip
AusQld said
06:32 AM Sep 5, 2015
Maybe you could look at a Hino Liesse, 7mts in lenth, rear engine 5.3 lt turbo intercooled. Fuel consumption 16 lt per hundred.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:59 PM Sep 5, 2015
Yep turbo and better frame .. ^^ pusher makes for VERY quiet traveling..
Ondabeach said
12:36 AM Sep 6, 2015
Yep, nice bus... but I think it might be outside of Wombat's budget since he was specifically looking at the Mazda.
That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboard which I don't think I need or could better fit myself,
Has anyone got a Mazada like I want I would appreciate your views on the rig or any recommendations on what not to buy in that range the madaza just comes to mind as they look wider than the coaster ?????? or I maybe take a lend of myself not sure . Things like motor size , rego cost models to avoid etc are of real interest
When you say Mazada, do you mean Mazda?
Sorry, your right fingers and mind not in synch at night one move faster than the other not sure which one
Hey hey, Wombat... I just replied to your PM and thought I'd check the recent posts. I'm in the process of converting a T3500 that I bought as a recently retired school bus, you can check out my fit-out thread here. It's early days as you'll see, but I'm in no hurry and want to keep it usable while I slowly add bits and pieces along the way. I'm actually fitting a Fiamma 45S 4.0m awning tomorrow.
I think the T3500 is an excellent choice, the 3.5 litre 4 cylinder diesel is a good compromise of power and economy for mine. As far as size goes, there's only about 2cm difference in any direction compared to a short wheel base Coaster. I'm not aware of Mazda making the T4200 as a bus, I think they only made it as a truck.
-- Edited by Ondabeach on Thursday 27th of August 2015 11:12:51 PM
My intent was to fit it out with queen bed basic kitchen with large fridge, dunny and lounge area or recliners , the recliners will suit me better. I've never cooked inside our van I use the park kitchen or the Baby Q outside under the awning, like most oldies we do our living outdoors and only go inside to sleep or watch TV or go to the fridge .
Will look up your fit out
Yep, that's the one. I don't think you'd even know you had the tinny on the back Wombat, but I'll be able to tell you for sure in couple of weeks as I've just bought a 12 foot tinny to take on the road. I'll let you know how it goes once I get the trailer sorted out and registered.
Maybe you could look at a Hino Liesse, 7mts in lenth, rear engine 5.3 lt turbo intercooled. Fuel consumption 16 lt per hundred.
Yep, nice bus... but I think it might be outside of Wombat's budget since he was specifically looking at the Mazda.