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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
09-24-2018, 08:09 AM
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Spray Insulation Kits
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SilverSchooler
Menards but doesnt save much
I found a kit at Menards but then I found a local installer that cost about as much as the kit. I opted for a pro. They buy in bulk and own their equipment so they can compete pretty well. They also...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
08-29-2018, 03:54 PM
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Bus wont start
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4,375
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SilverSchooler
I own a 2001 Thomas with a cat 3126! If you hold...
I own a 2001 Thomas with a cat 3126! If you hold down cruise control when you turn the key to on (not starting yet) it will blink the check engine light and give you any codes from the computer....
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-25-2018, 05:35 PM
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Filling bolt holes
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SilverSchooler
Bondo
I used Bondo. Faster than welding and seems to fill well. There is ever hair bondo for 1" holes.
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
07-11-2018, 10:40 PM
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Where is your AC/DC panel?
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SilverSchooler
Electrical behind driver
I am putting mine right behind the driver. I blocked a window for it. The house batteries will be under the bus in a truck box. I only have the AC fuse box, an outlet, and the DC switches w/ breakers...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-29-2018, 08:09 AM
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Our Silver Schooler
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3,683
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SilverSchooler
I welded a frame for it. All 2" x 2" angle. I...
I welded a frame for it. All 2" x 2" angle. I bolted that to the floor ribs underneath. The angle fit right over the ribs. I'll attach some pictures I took underneath.
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
05-19-2018, 03:28 PM
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Flexible solar panels
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8,103
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SilverSchooler
I bought 4 cheaper panels from eBay. I talked to...
I bought 4 cheaper panels from eBay. I talked to a guy with a van that used extra strength Velcro to attach similar ones. He didn't mention having issues. I should have mine installed this summer so...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-04-2018, 08:35 AM
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97 intersmashable Conversion
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SilverSchooler
That's a nice looking bus. Since it's not yellow...
That's a nice looking bus. Since it's not yellow you probably don't even need to paint it. What was it used for before?
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Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets
10-01-2017, 07:22 PM
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Internet Service Provider
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SilverSchooler
My house is in the boonies. I have AT&T. They...
My house is in the boonies. I have AT&T. They have a home phone competitor that runs on their cell network. Home phone + 250G/month 4G for $60. I upgraded to 500G/month for $100. I plan to take it...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-27-2017, 05:12 AM
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Our Silver Schooler
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3,683
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SilverSchooler
Thanks Rusty. A gutter is a nice idea. Where did...
Thanks Rusty. A gutter is a nice idea. Where did you get that material?
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
09-26-2017, 03:12 PM
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AC while driving
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9,934
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SilverSchooler
I was also looking in to air conditioning when...
I was also looking in to air conditioning when shore power wasn't available. I found that it requires a lot of power. I decided to stick to using A/C when I have shore power.
You can check the...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-26-2017, 12:36 PM
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Our Silver Schooler
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SilverSchooler
Added a truck box
https://i.imgur.com/t6obYZy.jpg
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-21-2017, 06:49 PM
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Our Silver Schooler
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3,683
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SilverSchooler
We got the floor down. It's 2x4's, foam boards,...
We got the floor down. It's 2x4's, foam boards, and plywood. I found someone to spray foam the walls and ceiling. I used some 1/4" PVC panel for the walls with PVC h-channel in between the panels. I...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
11-17-2016, 09:46 PM
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Our Silver Schooler
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3,683
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SilverSchooler
I'm going to cut a slot in the side near the bolt...
I'm going to cut a slot in the side near the bolt holes so I can fit a nut and a wrench in. The ends are open so two legs will be easy. I considered tapping but prefer a nut. I may also consider JB...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
11-17-2016, 09:18 PM
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Our Silver Schooler
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SilverSchooler
Update - floor cleaned, seats ready
I used bondo to plug the holes in the floor left by the seats that were bolted in. Also used it around the wheel wells where some rust had left gaps after welding things together.
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-15-2016, 06:10 PM
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Our Silver Schooler
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SilverSchooler
Not going to haul any large toys. Maybe some...
Not going to haul any large toys. Maybe some bikes in the back. Our current design has sleeping for 6, a couple booth seats, a small kitchen, and a bathroom so it will be pretty full.
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-14-2016, 11:30 PM
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Our Silver Schooler
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SilverSchooler
Our Silver Schooler
We code named our bus the Silver Schooler. It will make sense assuming we manage to paint it silver.
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/10065-albums925-picture13152.jpg
We've taken out the...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-14-2016, 10:15 PM
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The Newman Skoolie!
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73,856
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SilverSchooler
Easy remove decals
I took my decals off with a heat gun. Warm them up, get a corner up, and they peel right off. Just keep heating where you are peeling.
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