Road Side Assistance Insurance?

Not sure of any "temporary" insurance that can be bought for roadside assistance. But I assume you will have the bus insured at the time you pick it up ... My question would be what type of policy is it? Personal or commercial? And does that policy offer any sort of roadside assistance as part of it? I'm sure their would be fine print that might exclude/limit charges, regardless. (that a bus might exceed if it needed towing for instance)

I'm not sure if a personal passenger auto policy would cover anything OTHER then an automobile. I know with RV (motorhome) insurance, most include some sort of roadside assistance that can be added on pretty cheap.

 

If your nephew doesn't have a passenger endorsement, he better not get caught driving that bus. It is a passenger vehicle designed to carry 16 or more people, and therefore requires the endorsement. Once the conversion is complete, then it will be an RV...but if it looks like a bus and seats like a bus, then it is a bus. It would also be a good idea to paint over any indications that it was ever a "school" bus, too, because some states (Illinois, for one) require a special school bus permit. Requires an 8 hour class, 4 hours behind the wheel, and a road test in order to get it...and if you don't take a 4 hour refresher course every year, it expires. Only way to take the course is if you are currently employed by a bus company or school district.

...not to mention the finger prints and background check...

With all that hassle involved, you'd think it would pay better...

Anyway, paint over/remove any "school" indications...remove/cover the amber & red warning lights. Cover or remove the stop arm. That ought to keep you from needing the school bus endorsement. Remove all of the seats (except the one or two you'll need to sit in) so that it seats 15 or less people including the driver and you MIGHT get away with not having a passenger endorsement...but that also depends upon the cop.

Once it is converted to an RV and no longer resembles a school bus, and it has RV tags, then no more worries. Just got to make sure you stay out of trouble on the ride home.

 

http://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/Membership/PlusPremierRV.aspx?nvbar=Membership:RV

 

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f16...e-assistance-do-you-prefer-and-why-78367.html

 

Check out greatwest casualties insurance
for an extra $144 add on mechanical breakdown (edited to add that $144 is per anumm)

u get

towing
Covers towing and/or labor for repairs to a covered auto disabled due to mechanical breakdown.
Limits:
» $5,000 for towing to any facility you choose. » $500 less the deductible for any labor
performed on a covered auto
at the place of disablement. Deductible = $250.

Rental Reimbursement
• Covers the cost of renting replacement tractors, trucks, and trailers when a covered breakdown occurs
• Limits:

» $200 per day; $1,000 maximum


Emergency Expenses
Covers emergency expenses related to a mechanical breakdown, including lodging, meals, vehicle rental, etc.
Limits:
» $100 per day; $500 maximum.


they also have a cheaper add on coverage for $97, obviously covers less.

They specialize in trucking but you can call them and see if they can cover RV's
the program is called choice and choice plus coverage.
good luck

 

good sam club but its not an rv yet so I don't know if they'll cover you