Gary Hatt
Since July 2012, Gary Hatt has been the Publisher of BCM. Gary does most of his own work on his bus with the help of mechanic friends. He has owned tents, truck campers, travel trailers, and stick-n-staple motor-homes until he bought his first bus in 1997 which was a 1972 MCI MC-7 Combo. When he had a chance to buy a 1983 MCI MC-9 Log Cabin bus with larger windows he jumped at the chance. On Thanksgiving of 2014, Gary bought a 1967 Model 08 Eagle and has since been living and traveling full time in that.
You may reach Gary Hatt at
Gary@BusConversionMagazine.com
The Lone Star State Eagle 2021 Bus Rally
“The Stars at Night are Big and Bright - Deep…
Keeping your Generator Cool
When I had my MC-9, I was having a problem…
Electric Shades for Your Bus Conversion
When I was in high school, many moons ago, I…
Traveling Around Mexico in a Bus Conversion or RV
I had a chance to travel with the Escapees Mexican…
Using a Roadmaster Tow Defender on Your Bus Conversion or
I was tired of having to wash my toad every…
Should You Use a Toad, Trailer, or Tow Dolly for Your Bus Conversion?
I have traveled quite a bit on my bus conversion…
Why a Bus Conversion?
Safety and roadworthiness. My hypothesis was proven correct when we…
Bus Bit – The Clever Wire Chase
In some newer buses coming off the line now several…
MCI’s New F-Series Concept Shell
Motor Coach Industries, Jnc.'s new conversion-ready F-Series concept shell was…
Want To Be Famous? Get Your Bus Conversion Recognized!
Just imagine this. You and your bus conversion are on…
Don’t Drag Your Toad
For anyone pulling a Toad (vehicle in tow) behind your…
First Wide Body Eagle Bus in the U.S.
Camping as a Boy Scout in New Hampshire when I…
I Didn’t Know My Batteries Were Dead
The FMCA 104th International Convention & RV Expo was over…
My Batteries Were Dead But This Time Knew
I was out to lunch when my email pinged me…
Windows in a Bus Conversion and/or Air Conditioning?
Even before motorized transportation, when people traveled from town to…
Ready to Build a Home/Office on Wheels? Here’s Why BCM
Many people aim for a simpler life, which is more…
Fire and Heat Protection in my Eagle Engine Compartment
In my previous article, "Keeping the Bus Bedroom Cool—Using EHP…
Big Dreams, Small Spaces, and the Freedom to Roam
By Gary Hatt Tiny Fest 2026 was held in Costa…
Fantastic Fan or MaxxFan?
Which do you prefer for a Roof Exhaust Fan…
The 2024 SoCal Mini-Rally
Despite a relatively low turnout this year, the SoCal Mini-Rally…
Side Aisle or Center Aisle
If you were to convert a bus from scratch, knowing…
Cooling Options for a Bus Conversion
This month I am in the Midland, Texas area. The…
Doomsday Prepping in a Bus
Owning a bus conversion may be one of the best…
Laundry in a Bus
Do you have laundry machines in your bus? Some people…
My Log Cabin Bus Conversion
I have always wanted to live in a log cabin.…
Do’s and Don’ts of Bus Conversion Design
Attention all Bus Conversionites. I am putting together a presentation…
Solar. Is it really worth it?
I have been traveling and living in RVs and buses…
Keeping the Bus Bedroom Cool – Using EHP Rollboard Insulation
Driving a bus with an engine in the rear, called…
Battery Maintenance
Wet cell batteries require maintenance. I have replaced all the…
I Can See Clearly Now – With My 360 OmniVue
I travel alone on my bus most of the time…
Top 10 Most Popular Toads
Here is a list of the ten most popular Toads…