Optare Alero Bus (1 Viewer)

[scorrano]

Hi there, is there any member who has purchased and converted an Optare Alero Bus into a camper as I am thinking of buying one but need advice from anyone who has converted one and had any problems..many thanks...Tom

 

[scotjimland]

Hi there. welcome to the forum,

sorry, can't help with your question,
have you tried on the self build motorhome site SBMCC ?

jim

 

[hilldweller]

Can't help you but I've just looked at one and that should make a MH that you would be proud to park anywhere.

Good luck.

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[scorrano]

Yes thanks for the encouragement..I have already done a conversion on my 02 movano which I had from new but it is now a bit small with grandchildren about..but you are right the Optare seems the ideal bus to convert ..cheers Tom

 

[poppys]

I dont have any imput about the Alero but I drive the Solo frequently and I have to say that most drivers do not like them.They suffer from reliability and fitters do not like working on them.Sorry to be so negative .

 

[scotjimland]

This may be of interest, Link Removed

Also, I believe Gromett on our sister site http://www.motorhome365.com/forum/ (free to join ) started a conversion, maybe worth a PM ..

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[hilldweller]

Sorry to be so negative .

That's the best advice you could possibly give him. Much better to know there could be problems *before* he buys. At least he knows to do some in depth research.

 

[rainbow chasers]

I have often looked at them and considered the idea- they would make a great looking self build euro bus.

Keep us informed, I would be fascinated!

 

[Sundowners]

HI
We looked at them, but they were a bit expensive and/or very high miles-------I guess if you can find one with reansable miles and sensible price it would make an ideal base vehicle (and they look good!)
Nigel & Pamala

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[Terry]

Hi I have seen a couple that have been done :thumb: 1 nice the other a bit of a shed
The nice one took out/ boarded over a few windows :thumb: He told me he got around 18 /22 mpg depending on roads/speed but had been reliable -so far- only 4,000 mls -
I have had my eye on one of these type for a couple of mths
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But SWMBO will have none of it YET Again I have been in one and it will make a great m/h in my opinion :thumb:
terry