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07-12-2015, 06:33 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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First trip in the blue bird
hello all we made it to the lake.
Do you guys get funny looks when you pull into a camp site?
The good part we have a 50amp power hookup instead of the 30 amp, so no adapter.. Wahoo!
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07-12-2015, 06:42 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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First trip in the blue bird
Here a few inside pictures.. This is only a week of work.. so more changes to come. [ATTACH]7724[/ATTACH
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07-12-2015, 06:43 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,208
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: 3800 International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 72
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congratulations!! glad you had a good good trip.
Yes we get looks all the time when we set up camp, often people come over and want to find out more about the bus, mine is a dog nose so it stands out more then a flat nose, at first i would gladly talk about, once in a while i would show the inside, but not to often. Now 5 years of using the bus, I really try not to get into long talks about my bus.
gbstewart
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07-12-2015, 08:32 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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Thanks, I figured so. Most people don't understand. I think it's cool. Just wasn't prepared for the weird reception.
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07-12-2015, 08:53 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Thanks for the great pics.
Nat
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Patently waiting for the apocalypses to level the playing field in this physiological game of life commonly known as Civilization
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07-12-2015, 09:44 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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The More pictures the better. Any ideas how to improve my setup inside. I want to add a small kitchen sink and at least a 2 burner stove or hot plate. My thought was behind the passenger seat.
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07-13-2015, 09:47 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Alvin, TX
Posts: 122
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safe-T Liner MVP
Engine: 12V Cummins
Rated Cap: 75
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I had a two burner then went to three... If you're going to do any good amount of cooking the Three burner is a champ and not much more of a footprint required - looks great so far - I really enjoy seeing other buses on here - kinda sorta makes me amazed every time I see one. They are always different and I still get ideas here and there...
Thanks for sharing
Oh... And that looks like a great place to hang out~
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Thomas
Safety Liner MVP
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07-13-2015, 10:18 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Bus looks great. I love the camo. If anyone turns up their nose at you, just tell them that their daughter didn't seem to mind it last night.
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07-13-2015, 10:27 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: EHT New Jersey
Posts: 1,134
Year: 2003
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International 3000RE
Engine: T444E/AT545
Rated Cap: 75
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Mmmm...chocolate chips
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07-13-2015, 04:08 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 22
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who did you get insured thru?
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07-13-2015, 04:27 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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it's insured with geico/foremost insurance group.
It's liability for $130 a year.
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07-13-2015, 09:14 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Gainesville. Georgia
Posts: 544
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Rated Cap: 72
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I originally had bought a 3 burner/oven RV combo and have since sold it prior to installation and we are going with the NuWave PIC cooktop and the NuWave convection oven. I have been using both (even cooked Thanksgiving dinner) on just the two.
I thought that only having one cooktop wouldn't be enough but it is soo fast that I find that I can partially cook the sides and as the meat or fish comes off can quickly reheat everything else.
I also love having all of the counter space I now have by going this rout as I can put easily break down the oven and place the cooktop in a small area designated in the cabinet.
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07-14-2015, 05:09 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: EHT New Jersey
Posts: 1,134
Year: 2003
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International 3000RE
Engine: T444E/AT545
Rated Cap: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jpe123
it's insured with geico/foremost insurance group.
It's liability for $130 a year.
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That's interesting because Foremost, either on their own or through Farmer's, told me it had to be a "Professional Conversion" and wouldn't touch it with a ten meter pole
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07-14-2015, 08:26 AM
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#14
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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I just answered their list of questions. I told them it was a bookmobile and custom coach of largo Florida converted the body originally. . After I emailed a few pictures and the body number. They took my money. And emailed my cards.
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07-14-2015, 08:30 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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With all the storms lately, we had to move to high ground last night. The lake is forecast to rise 13 feet. Here's the new spot.
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07-14-2015, 09:58 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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That puppy looks just about as good as most "WandeLodges" from that era and a helluva lot better than any stix & staples crap. Sweet lookin' rig.
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07-14-2015, 11:05 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 28
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Thanks! She's a work in progress.
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07-14-2015, 03:26 PM
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#18
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Alvin, TX
Posts: 122
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safe-T Liner MVP
Engine: 12V Cummins
Rated Cap: 75
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Hahahaha... Sticks and Staples... Yep - I've tore into many an RV and that's a good description of the Construction~
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Thomas
Safety Liner MVP
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07-14-2015, 09:13 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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We're all "works in progress" here.
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07-15-2015, 08:11 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Alvin, TX
Posts: 122
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safe-T Liner MVP
Engine: 12V Cummins
Rated Cap: 75
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I've even seen the shows where they show the production line assembly of the Showroom Models and I think... "Skoolies build WAY better quality stuff..."
And I think we can all agree - what I see on these pages are quality constructions and unique works of craftsmanship.
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Thomas
Safety Liner MVP
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