Plans for the Mobile HQ are multi-layered and phased.
Phase 1 is the "must haves" -- getting it configured to pass inspection to be a multipurpose vehicle (i.e., an RV) rather than a school bus. Primarily that includes removing all the flashy warning stuff that school busses have, repainting it anything other than National School Bus Yellow, and meeting at least 4 of the criteria such as a bed, onboard power supply, A/C and Heat, onboard fresh water, a sink, a galley, a head, etc. Plus other things to make it pass inspection, like securing the batteries, having good tires, fixing all the lights, replacing the windshield wiper blades, fixing floor rust issues, etc.
Phase 2 is making the "nice to have" mods -- additional seating, counters, storage, flooring, Class 5 trailer hitch.
Drove the bus to work today
Hit a huge downpour on the way home -- Driver side wiper did great!!
BIG thanks to all who helped make this happen:
The Philly Crew:
AmtrakJoe
1953 Green 1-ton (Jim)
DJ
The SoMD/NoVA Crew:
Paul
Roache
Sweet
Pat Guy (logistical support and standby rescue mission)
You guys rock!!
