Neoplan Spaceliner Double Decker RV Conversion (1985)
Sale price: US $1,000.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “Interior is excellent. Exterior has some panels with rust perforation. Undercarriage and mechanicals are very good.” |
| Year: | 1985 | VIN : | 999999999 |
| Mileage: | 9999999 | Slide Outs: | None |
| Make: | Neoplan | Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Model: | Spaceliner | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Length (feet): | 40 | Leveling Jacks Included: | No |
| Water Capacity (Gallons): | 91-100 | Sleeping Capacity: | 4 |
| Air Conditioners: | 3 | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Awnings: | 2 |
Vergas, Minnesota, United States
Vehicle description
Amazing, one of a kind double-decker Neoplan. This was professionally built by Infinity Coach of Sumner, WA in 2002-2004 based on detailed plans drawn by engineers who wanted a unique conversion bus to travel and live in. A complete, exhaustive explanation of everything that went into this huge project is detailed at ourodyssey.us. This Neoplan was also featured in Bus Conversion magazine. I highly encourage you to look at the above website because I can only give you a fraction of the description of this vehicle here. As you’ll see from the site, this bus started out as a 1985 Neoplan that was built in Germany and sent to Houston as a shell. It was originally converted to a coach by Pegasus (Texas) in the early 90s. At that time, it was refitted with a new, early 90s Detroit Diesel 8v92TA (DDEC) rated at 475 HP and an Allison ATEC HTB 748 transmission (auto, 4 sp.). It has a SilverLeaf DDEC systems monitor that gives you rolling diagnostics on the engine. The motor and transmission run fantastic. I started the motor on Sunday (May 5) after it sat all winter and it fired up on the first crank, even though the ambient temp was only in the low 50s. It airs up immediately. The bags are all in decent condition, as are the brakes. It has three suspension positions: low, normal, and high (for rough terrain and low speeds). All of the tires (except the tag axle) are about 7 years old, all in good shape. The tag axle turns with the front wheels, giving this bus an incredibly tight turning ratio. It automatically locks in straight position at over 30mph, or can be locked manually. The bus has been stored indoors at my lake cabin in NW Minnesota, about an hour from Fargo, ND or 3 hours from Minneapolis. The bus is extremely unique in that the driver sits on the lower deck — just above the height of a normal car — while the living area is on the second deck above. The people riding on the second deck have an unimpeded, fishbowl view of the countryside. There’s nothing like it. The people who get to sit on the captains chairs have their own front window looking out at the world. It’s especially fun the first time the folks in the captains chairs get to experience a highway bridge. When your head is only about 4 feet lower than the highway bridge, going 70 mph, it makes for a few good screams from the captains chairs. (Bus is right at about 13’ tall, which fits under all but the very oldest of bridges). If you get bored with just two levels, then you can pop open the hatch above the captain’s chairs, put up the collapsable aluminum ladder, and climb up top for a third viewing deck, which is decked in aluminum catwalk material. There are collapsible rails to keep the unsteady ones safely on the deck. I recommend the rooftop deck for static use only. Might be dangerous rolling down the road up there. There’s nothing else like it — unless you find another Neoplan in the States, which is pretty hard to do. My wife takes this to the WeFest country music festival every year, and it’s the hit of the campground. In fact, it turns more heads than anything you can imagine when driving down the road. It’s especially amusing to toll booth workers, given that the driver sits below them. The interior finish is of the highest quality. It’s modern, beautiful and custom. It has two captain’s chairs, a loveseat, and a full sized coach that pulls out into a sleeper. You can comfortably sleep four, and maybe squeeze in six if you need to. There is a queen sized bed in the bedroom. It has an electric lift to prop it up for storage underneath. It has lots of storage space and cupboards, as it was intended for full-time live in use. There are window coverings for every window — including the second deck windshield. It has electric, remote controlled awnings on each side. It has a TV and sound system. The electrical system is really unique and well-thought out, as it was designed by the engineers who lived in it. It has a huge battery storage system (batteries are 3 years old and kept topped up). The brains of the system is a Xantrex SW4024 Inverter/Charger with a Link-10 battery monitor. It has a Vanner battery equalizer. This supplies 150 amps of 3-stage, temperature compensated charging. It has separate 12v and 24v panels for house lights and for 12v service. It has an Energy Management System that lets you use AC during boondocking, including running the bedroom or living room a/c without using a generator, at least for several hours. It has a 16.5KW diesel generator for times where you need to run more than that. It can deliver 70 amps at 240 volts. There is an automatic transfer switch that senses when you are on shore or generator. It has a Webasto diesel hydronic heater that provides quiet, efficient and consistent heat in the living area. There are three overhead air conditioning units. The lower deck of the Neoplan has a huge, open bay with ramp doors on both sides. It was designed to hold motorcycles or scooters. I was able to fit a 1950 Crosley Farm O Road into the bay. I might be willing to sell the Crosley for the right price if somebody absolutely has to have it — BUT THE BUS DOES NOT COME WITH THE CROSLEY. The other bays hold the water tanks, the water system, ice maker, inflatable hot tub (yep, it has one—with a diesel fired water heater) the gas grill, and storage. The water system was designed to filter water from any source. It has a series of filters ranging from 20 microns down to one micron, and a separate drinking water tank. It has a macerating pump in case you don’t have access to a regular RV dump. There are also three large sliding and locking drawers for tools and parts. This was, after all, designed for people who wanted to live on the bus full time for several years. So why am I selling it? I’m an attorney with a busy practice and two young kids. This bus is designed for people who have time to tinker, and I simply do not. I’d have no problem getting in the bus today and driving cross country — its that mechanically reliable — and it goes 70 mph down the highway in total comfort. However, it does need a few fix up things that I just don’t have time for, and I think that it’d be best for somebody else to give this nice, unique old gal the attention she needs. Here is a partial list that comes to mind (not exhaustive): the window gaskets on the front windows have deteriorated, resulting in small water leaks when it rains (hence the Monster Tape in the photos); the toilet needs to be replaced — it comes with a new one I ordered; the water pump for the house water system needs to be replaced; some of the drawer latches (to prevent them from opening on the road) need to be replaced; the front AC unit for the driver needs to be looked at or recharged; there are several rust spots needing repair — particularly the panel above the engine — It’s pretty rough; the automatic transfer switch sometimes sticks; the fuel cutoff solenoid on the generator needs to be replaced; the water pump for the Webasto hot water heater needs replacement. I’m sure there are other things, but these are what come to mind. At present, it is completely usable and drivable to your destination, but you’d need to certainly fix the plumbing issues before camping in it. The builders of this bus put in literally hundreds of thousands of dollars making this a comfortable, reliable home using hard wires, solenoids and non-microchip hardware (apart from the Xantrex system) that makes it future - proof. I’m asking a fraction of that cost. Ask any questions you’d like, and be sure to look at the website I identified above. The Neoplan will be ready for pickup any time after May 23, in Vergas, MN 56587.
NOTE: I will be out of town from June 19 - July 2, and so pick-up cannot be scheduled during that time. Thanks!
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NOTE: I will be out of town from June 19 - July 2, and so pick-up cannot be scheduled during that time. Thanks!
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