Ball Family Bus

adventures in converting a school bus to an RV

01 2008

Our bus stats

panoramic view of right side panoramic view of left side
Here are some stats on our bus:

  • 1990 Blue Bird All American RE (rear engine)
  • approx 202,000 miles
  • Cummins ISC 8.3 liter diesel 6 cylinder engine with turbocharger
  • Allison MT643 four speed automatic transmission
  • 84 passenger (kids), 14 rows of seats, 40′ overall length
  • 68 mph top cruising speed
  • 100 gallon fuel tank
  • air brakes, air throttle, pneumatic door opener, and air ride driver’s seat
  • 12R22.5 tires
  • averages just under 9 mpg fuel consumption

The information plates that were mounted over the windshield:

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