Taking your split bus off the beaten path...

Mikee · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:00 am Post subject:

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bad dog racing · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

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NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

That's got to be old, Greg! It's before there was a 650 area code!
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Outkast · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject: Mount bastion

This thread got me anxious to go somewhere again so climbed opposite mountian called Bastion

Steep going up and some narrow spots

Incredible view looking back at mount ida

Must have good brakes stepp drop off

Lots of rocks and washouts

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View looking back at the radio anntena from the beach

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Outkast · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

EverettB · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject: Re: Mount bastion

bushaus · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:25 am Post subject:

Beautiful pics and tough busses.

I kept thinking about all the suckas that trailer their busses to all the shows and never actually drive them. I'm sure the folks in these pics are having huge FUN. Keep posting the killer photos!
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Viking Funeral · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:22 am Post subject:

This is on the Shafer Trail after descending on switchbacks a quarter mile straight down from the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands in southern Utah. It's definitely the scenic route back to Moab from the park. This photo was just past the gate for the 100 mile White Rim Trail but it was locked & besides, I didn't have a camping permit. Has anyone done the White Rim Trail loop in a bus?
And yeah -- it's a camperized panel w/ deluxe sunroof transplant.

LAGrunthaner · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:03 am Post subject:

I thought about lowering my bus so she hugs the road better but these pictures are very convincing that that the normal height makes them more versatile. Looks like I will be able to take my bus anywhere, as my bus is getting her body work and being painted I have never even driven her since I purchased it this summer. How do you guys/gals keep them from rolling over and how are they in the snow, what should I add or change or check for good winter driving?
Linda

Mikee · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:15 am Post subject:

Never had an issue with rolling over.
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crukab · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:37 am Post subject:

No action photo's, just a old scanned pic from '82 or so, running the back roads of Colorado w/ the '63 Dc

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travelvw · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:37 am Post subject:

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travelvw · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:08 am Post subject:

Here is the video I edited by oktr6r and slammedcamper57 of my split at Chandler in Tulsa. Yes, this is offroading, not just off the beaten path, but I figure some of you will really enjoy it, and all others who are afraid to live, drive and enjoy their buses will probably just piss their pants:

Link

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skippy-c · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:55 am Post subject:

My son and I went out on a snake hunt in the "adventure wagon" as he calls it on Mount Agamenticus in Southern Maine.
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NorCalWeekender · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:01 am Post subject:

That's awesome! I saw little snippets over the weekend via oktr6r's You Tube channel...but all together...this rocks! Very Happy

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bad dog racing · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

Great off road Vid. Nice driving technique.
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travelvw · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Culley, glad to hear you didn't piss your pants...hehehe. Smile

I'm fixing the bent drag link right now and adding gussets. Got another camping trip this weekend to get ready for.

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LAGrunthaner · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

I got it with all the glass & interior removed for restoration and I figured while it was appart it was best to do it all now. I'm not putting an expensive paint job on it I just want to please the spouse so I can keep it if you know what I mean. As for me I would go with patina Laughing

She is having both rockers replaced as we speak. And the small section of cargo floor near the doors. I would just love to get to work if it snows a lot and it is nice to see they will do that. No garage queen here we love camping Cool

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sled · Samba Member Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6260

holy shit that video is badass.

going to build a stock/lifted bus next for sure. Maybe my 15 window! Shocked

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