We have just purchased a Scania coach (48 seater) which we are going to convert into a motor home.
I need the name and contact details of a good engineer in the Goulburn Valley (Victoria) who can sign off on the conversion.
I got it registered so I could drive it just after I got it and 12 months rego is $2700.00.
I have removed the seats and was wondering at what stage I can get it changed over so that the rego is cheaper.
I have been informed that you can get 'club registration' for as little as $80.00 per year if you are a member - any comments or suggestions????
Cadpete said
02:18 PM Mar 15, 2017
G'day Jorgyz, and welcome to the forum. Plenty of great advice and folks on here. Don't forget to try out the two games - Who is This in the I digress section and Pick ThisPlace in the general section. 'Pick this place' is a great way to find new places to explore. We're in WA so can't help in regards of your question
Tony Bev said
06:28 PM Mar 15, 2017
Hello Jorgyz
Also a warm welcome from me
Like Cadpete I am also in the West
I have been told (so this is at least third hand) In WA a vehicle has to have at least a bed, a bit of a wash sink, and a water tank, to become a RV
I looked at a converted bus of about 30 seater, and the rego was about $700 from memory
I have no idea about club rego
Hopefully someone from Victoria, who has also converted a bus, can help you out
Dougwe said
07:40 PM Mar 15, 2017
Welcome to the gang Jorgyz, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Look after that Scannia. Nice. I drove a 60 seat one with full auto and toot on board in a previous life.
the rocket said
08:42 PM Mar 15, 2017
Hello jorgyz, hello n a very warm welcome. Cannot answer just wanted to pop in n say hi. Regards rocket
Joe50 said
01:16 AM Mar 16, 2017
Hi Jorgyz, welcome to the Forum. I would suggest you contact Vicroads to find out what's required to have your bus registered as a motorhome, they may also have a list of engineers qualified to sign off on the conversion. I was lucky in that my Hino Rainbow already had a conversion compliance plate (Federal) with a GVM of 5,725kg - according to the seller mine was the actual vehicle submitted for type approval under new regulations that applied to vehicles manufactured from January 1989, which I think is the case as it came with mock-up beds made from chipboard to show where they would be installed. Mine is registered in Queensland as a motorhome, rego costs about $1,200 per year. Hope this helps.
Cheers, Joe
-- Edited by Joe50 on Thursday 16th of March 2017 01:21:11 AM
Jorgyz said
07:58 AM Mar 16, 2017
Thanks Guru
Woody n Sue said
09:48 PM Mar 16, 2017
And it's welcome from us two 2 Jorgyz have fun with your conversion keep us posted
Woody
Jorgyz said
05:25 PM Mar 17, 2017
Hi everyone
Thanks for your kind welcome.
I have sourced a heavy rigid engineer right here in Shepparton. He has given me a few pointers to get me started.
Hi everyone. I'm new at this so please be gentle.
We have just purchased a Scania coach (48 seater) which we are going to convert into a motor home.
I need the name and contact details of a good engineer in the Goulburn Valley (Victoria) who can sign off on the conversion.
I got it registered so I could drive it just after I got it and 12 months rego is $2700.00.
I have removed the seats and was wondering at what stage I can get it changed over so that the rego is cheaper.
I have been informed that you can get 'club registration' for as little as $80.00 per year if you are a member - any comments or suggestions????
G'day Jorgyz, and welcome to the forum. Plenty of great advice and folks on here. Don't forget to try out the two games - Who is This in the I digress section and Pick This Place in the general section. 'Pick this place' is a great way to find new places to explore.
We're in WA so can't help in regards of your question
Hello Jorgyz
Also a warm welcome from me
Like Cadpete I am also in the West
I have been told (so this is at least third hand)
In WA a vehicle has to have at least a bed, a bit of a wash sink, and a water tank, to become a RV
I looked at a converted bus of about 30 seater, and the rego was about $700 from memory
I have no idea about club rego
Hopefully someone from Victoria, who has also converted a bus, can help you out
Look after that Scannia. Nice. I drove a 60 seat one with full auto and toot on board in a previous life.
Hello jorgyz, hello n a very warm welcome. Cannot answer just wanted to pop in n say hi. Regards rocket
Hi Jorgyz, welcome to the Forum. I would suggest you contact Vicroads to find out what's required to have your bus registered as a motorhome, they may also have a list of engineers qualified to sign off on the conversion. I was lucky in that my Hino Rainbow already had a conversion compliance plate (Federal) with a GVM of 5,725kg - according to the seller mine was the actual vehicle submitted for type approval under new regulations that applied to vehicles manufactured from January 1989, which I think is the case as it came with mock-up beds made from chipboard to show where they would be installed. Mine is registered in Queensland as a motorhome, rego costs about $1,200 per year. Hope this helps.
Cheers, Joe
-- Edited by Joe50 on Thursday 16th of March 2017 01:21:11 AM
Thanks Guru
Woody
Thanks for your kind welcome.
I have sourced a heavy rigid engineer right here in Shepparton. He has given me a few pointers to get me started.
Once again thanks