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Conversion General Discussions
12-15-2016, 07:09 AM
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Bus Build Burnout...
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3,768
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Bus Driver
I began this project with the idea that it will...
I began this project with the idea that it will take me 3-5 years to complete. But I'm only working on it maybe 2 weekend a month when the wheather is nice. After Thanksgiving I drove it over to the...
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Conversion General Discussions
12-10-2016, 01:10 PM
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Portland Oregon craigslist bus. Ready to go
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Bus Driver
That thing looked like a dump on the inside.
That thing looked like a dump on the inside.
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Conversion General Discussions
12-09-2016, 11:07 AM
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Portland Oregon craigslist bus. Ready to go
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Bus Driver
Here's another one! At least it's diesel? ...
Here's another one! At least it's diesel?
1994 Ford B700 RV Bus Conversion *Tiny House* Cummins Diesel ONLY 164K | eBay...
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Conversion General Discussions
12-09-2016, 11:03 AM
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Portland Oregon craigslist bus. Ready to go
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Bus Driver
Dude is insane. But I guess more power to him if...
Dude is insane. But I guess more power to him if he can get that price.
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
12-06-2016, 09:49 PM
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Help Choosing a Bus
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8,870
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Bus Driver
What he said, except you want a DT530, if you can...
What he said, except you want a DT530, if you can find one :smile:
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
12-02-2016, 09:23 AM
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My new (to me) A3RE...
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3,112
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Bus Driver
That's a great looking bus! Welcome to the 40' RE...
That's a great looking bus! Welcome to the 40' RE Club!
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
12-02-2016, 08:55 AM
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Ohio title and registration
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26,631
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Bus Driver
Small world! I work in West Chester. My bus is...
Small world! I work in West Chester. My bus is all tucked away for the winter, but maybe we'll have to compare work sometime next year.
If you haven't yet check out Fasttrack Auctions online. Good...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
12-02-2016, 08:49 AM
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Ohio title and registration
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Bus Driver
Hmmm, the GVWR on my bus is 36,000 lbs yet I...
Hmmm, the GVWR on my bus is 36,000 lbs yet I still got by with no inspection, though I was informed that to re-title (not re-register) it from bus to RV would require an inspection. I guess the...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
12-01-2016, 10:00 PM
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Ohio title and registration
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Bus Driver
Ohio title and registration - complete!
Just wanted to share my experience for anyone in Ohio.
I bought my bus out of state. I was worried because I did some research into OH laws and from what I found retired school buses cannot remain...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-29-2016, 05:56 PM
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3 Different Busses, 3 Drastically Different Options
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Bus Driver
There is nothing special about #1 and #2....
There is nothing special about #1 and #2. Seriously overpriced. I wouldn't pay more than $1k for #2personally. Maybe $1,500 for number 1. #3 would be a consideration because, hey, its a Gillig....
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
11-29-2016, 03:45 PM
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$4 grand to spend on solar? What would you do?
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4,886
Posted By
Bus Driver
This is the same question that I have been...
This is the same question that I have been struggling with. My problem is that I want air conditioning. I'd love to go solar but it seems like all in for a good system that can boondock for a week or...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
11-24-2016, 06:03 PM
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Bus wont start
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14,994
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Bus Driver
I don't know anything specifically about your...
I don't know anything specifically about your bus, but generally speaking it makes no sense to have a device that prevents the bus from starting due to low air pressure. The engine needs to run to...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
11-02-2016, 09:25 PM
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Ceiling thermal bridge
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Bus Driver
I don't disagree, but would point out that the...
I don't disagree, but would point out that the concern with the screws isn't necessarily losing heat, but having hundreds of cold points of condensation inside a warm and humid bus.
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
11-02-2016, 09:09 PM
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Ceiling thermal bridge
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Bus Driver
I thought about this, but it seems I couldn't...
I thought about this, but it seems I couldn't install the ceiling because the "studs" (or whatever you want to call them) are now running the same direction as the tongue-and-groove pine, so many...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
11-02-2016, 08:36 PM
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Ceiling thermal bridge
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Bus Driver
Ceiling thermal bridge
I am trying to work it out in my head how to install my ceiling. I have disposed of the original steel panels and fiberglass insulation. My plan is to have foam sprayed and then I'm leaning toward...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-11-2016, 06:39 AM
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how to remove the Thomas Vandalock ignition interlock
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66,223
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Bus Driver
Yeah, those were the first things I checked. I...
Yeah, those were the first things I checked. I learned about that quickly after I first got the bus. "Oh nice, this locks..." then the loud buzzing and no starting. After that it just stayed unlocked...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-10-2016, 10:39 PM
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how to remove the Thomas Vandalock ignition interlock
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66,223
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Bus Driver
I am now having this problem. I think it is the...
I am now having this problem. I think it is the interlock, but can't be sure because I don't recall disconnecting any exits to cause the problem. We were taking out wall panels though and who knows,...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-02-2016, 08:55 AM
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Our American School Bus in Sheffield, England.
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21,991
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Bus Driver
Sorry to revive an old thread, but I have to say...
Sorry to revive an old thread, but I have to say thanks for the pics. Your bus is one of my top 2 inspirations for my build.
A really, really nice looking bus.
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-26-2016, 06:38 PM
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12 Volt Air Conditioning?
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Bus Driver
12 Volt Air Conditioning?
So, in my search for air conditioning options I've come across a couple sites selling battery-powered units for trucks: Arctic Breeze and Cruise N Comfort. They are marketed as a solution for...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-17-2016, 09:56 PM
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Where to store during conversion?
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Posted By
Bus Driver
I'd say your only option is to look at storage...
I'd say your only option is to look at storage yards. They are all different. The RV lot where I keep mine is just a gigantic gravel parking lot. I never see anybody out there when I pick up my bus...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-30-2016, 08:56 PM
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Just got home with my new bus!!!
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2,815
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Bus Driver
I got about 5-6 MPG going thru the mountains in...
I got about 5-6 MPG going thru the mountains in AZ. I measured it twice when we got to more flat lands. First time was 8.3 mpg, second was 7.5 mpg. Probably won't go that fast all the time, but I...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-25-2016, 10:45 AM
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Just got home with my new bus!!!
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2,815
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Bus Driver
This is what you do when you get home with almost...
This is what you do when you get home with almost 2,000 miles of dirt, grime, and bugs on your bus. Hey, the kids gotta be invested too, right? 😂
...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-24-2016, 09:49 PM
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Just got home with my new bus!!!
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2,815
Posted By
Bus Driver
I'd recommend them with confidence. Joe and Tony...
I'd recommend them with confidence. Joe and Tony run the joint together. They had a nice selection of pushers with big engines, and will be honest with you about the condition. Joe told me they only...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-24-2016, 03:05 PM
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Just got home with my new bus!!!
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2,815
Posted By
Bus Driver
Thanks. It took me a while to find it. I was sort...
Thanks. It took me a while to find it. I was sort of set on a Cummins 8.3 because there is more room in the back, but after all the good press I read about with this setup I figured it was worth it....
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-24-2016, 01:17 PM
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Skoolie, Motorcoach, Partially Converted or Not?
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10,875
Posted By
Bus Driver
For what it's worth, I just drove 1,800 miles at...
For what it's worth, I just drove 1,800 miles at 75mph in the school bus I just bought. It has an international DT530, which is 8.7 liters I think, averaged 8.3 mpg.The only reason I couldn't go...
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