Cannonball run - can we drive our bus 1231 miles in two days?

A family member has been hospitalized with life threatening conditions. We need to cut our trip short and get home ASAP. Usually this trip would take 3 or 4 days. Can we do it in two?

[@jonusle2937]

I got a bypass to that steep hill on westbound 40 from Needles. It's a Scenic 2 lane road but no major hill climbing.

[@blakedewhirst4379]

sorry ya had to leave early..family first..hope it works out ok..was enjoying the arazona vids with doug and your friends..take care be safe..stay free and stay informed..from nova scotia canada..

[@HimmelbergerBus]

Honestly, I want to do a bus conversion cannonball run. Would be fun as a full rally with everyone.

[@jeffbyrd7976]

That would be fun

[@1982MCI]

I’ll send ya my address and y’all come on over. My bus is here awaiting all you fine, energetic, beautiful souls!! I’ll get the pizza and beer or whatever your fancy is and we will go ahead and have a mini rally! Let’s see how much we can get done! I’ve got 21 acres here so plenty of parking for all that want to join and if I run out of room, my neighbor has built an RV park with full hook ups.
I’ll leave the light on for ya!!

[@ThisOldBus]

Last year we caravaned back with a friend with a 4104 that was having mechanical issues. I thought it was going to be a shitshow but it was major fun.

[@jeffbyrd7976]

@@ThisOldBus lol. What we saw was interesting 🤔

[@glennman9890]

Again, enjoying your videography. I especially like your digital gauge system. I recall seeing your video on that when you installed it. I'll have to refer back and pay close attention. I would really like that for my bus. Thanks good buddy!

[@ThisOldBus]

Thanks! I will probably be updating the digital dash system again. this is the 2nd version and there will likely be a v3 as I’m not satisfied with it… however it is working well so updating it is a low priority.

[@jeffbyrd7976]

Sorry you had to go home early. The drive is dryer to this point. Question, do you normally drive with the engine brake switch "on"? I have an 8v92, maintaining speed isn't my issue on hills, it's the engine temperature that I have to manage, so I guess it's a give and take. Thanks again.

[@ThisOldBus]

Yes, I drive with it on because I rarely use the brake - think one pedal driving - and it helps in emergency situations to stop faster. I’d rather shut it off when not needed than have to fumble to turn it on.