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1964 GM 4106 Coach-35 feet, converted to RV known as Bullock Junction. Factory overhauled 8V71 Detroit Diesel installed Oct. 1998, Allison Automatic Trans. V-730D, Shephard PS, Jake Brake, Air Throttle, Air leveling system, All tires good, front pair new fall of 2010, Mechanically very sound. Coach is completely self contained and ready for boon docking or hookup. Outside paint of coach needs improvement.  Purchased in 1986 as a tour bus.  Completely converted over the next two years.  Traveled on countless trips from December 1988 until May 2011.  Mutiple upgrades and changes over the years along with maintenance and repairs. This is a great over the road coach and will make someone many enjoyable trips.

 8K Diesel Generator, Inverter, Marine battery charger, Air leveling, Two Catalytic Heaters plus electric baseboard in master BR and electric wall heater at dinette., Ceiling fan in master BR, Two Rooftop AC units, Roof escape hatch, Roof exhaust fan, Roof TV antenna, Built in TV, AC/DC/Gas Refrigerator, Gas stove top with hood, Microwave/ convection oven, Very nice pine cabinets throughout with plenty of drawers, closets and storage, 12 gallon electric hot water heater. Dinette table with two leaves, Island bed in master, Couch folds out to sleep two with underneath storage, Full bathroom with nice large corner shower unit, Indirect 12V lighting throughout, Permanent mount fire safe, 2-65 gallon fresh water tanks. Total 130 gallons, 145 gallon waste holding tank with dump from both sides,, 35 gallon LP tank , 165 gallon diesel fuel tank , Large storage bays, Solar Panel, Many spare parts and shop manuals. located Davidson, NC.  Price-$20,500.00  Call Peter at 704-883-9728 evenings.  

 

1958 GMC 4104 Converted Motorcoach, Detroit Diesel 6-71w 72k miles, Spicer 4 speed, Maxi Brakes on rear, Alcoa wheels w/xlnt rubber, Front and rear caps, Headlight conversion, Nice paint scheme (needs some touch up) w/mural, 25' A&E awning, Peninsula windows, Naugahyde insulated headliner, Fantastic fan vent, 2 roof vents, Bus heat & Suburban forced air heat, New rooftop A/C, Norcold 3 way fridge, Microwave, 4 burner range/oven w/vent hood, Paloma water heater, Ice maker w/ r/o water filter, Honda 4.5KW genset w/remote start, 150 gal fresh, 100 black, 100 gray, 20 gal propane + aux tank, 140 gal diesel, 10 gal gas (for genset), Acu-gage Monitor panel, Captive air tank for fresh water system, Extra air tank w/air chuck, 12V converter w/battert charger, Engine heater, Engine cooling spray system, Extra back up lamps, Fog lamps, Lamps in bays and eng compartment, 12v fluorescent and incandescent interior lamps, Back up camera w/LDC monitor, Sony CD/MP3 Stereo, Marantz booster eq, Cobra CB, Winegard power TV ant., Flexsteel driver and co pilot seats, Sleeps 4-5, Flexsteel sofabed, Dinette/bed, Beautyrest queen w/storage, Lots of storage!, Overhead cabinets, Drawers, Cabinets, Closet, etc, Tub/shower combo, Sea-land china stool, lots more! Took on month long trip Sept, 2009, no breakdowns, got up to 10.5 mpg towing! Asking $25,750 Call 505-440-2322

 

1999 Country Coach Prevost XL 40', 88,000 miles, top condition, good tires.  Always professionally maintained. All the amenities. Non Smoker $207,900. Items added; 8 new 8D glass mat house batteries DECA 1/14/2008; 4 new starting batteries 10/2008, new LCD flat screen TV, new in-motion Stac Star satellite system, added hardwood flooring in salon area, new leather upholstery on sofa and stress free recliner, water softener, RO water filter, 100 pound freezer in bay. Please contact thehappyhobos@juno.com 

 

1985 MAN, 40 foot diesel bus. All steel. 300k Partially converted will need trim work. Installed fresh water tank, gray/black water tank, 40 gal propane tank, hot water tank, 2- propane furnaces, 2- 120V air conditioners (ducted), coach A/C and heat, refrigerator, shower, toilet, bathroom and kitchen sink, oak kitchen cabinets, in-counter food processor/blender, tiled kitchen floor, setup for 120V, 240V and 12V electric, Onan 4.5KW generator, battery back up, back up camera. $6000 obo. Will email more pics to interested party. Paid $5500 for the bus alone. There are about $6,000 in parts plus sweat equity in this. Will consider trades or partial trades for a boat with trailer or car. Runs great! This can be run on vegetable oil. Call (352) 484-0766