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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-29-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,160
Posted By PNW_Steve
I have a 2002 Bluebird A3RE with the 8.3 Cummins...

I have a 2002 Bluebird A3RE with the 8.3 Cummins and an Allison MD-3060 that I may consider selling.

It has been gutted, roof raised, spray foam insulated, RV windows, painted white and 2kw of...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-14-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,531
Posted By PNW_Steve
I have finally done it! I have purchased...

I have finally done it!

I have purchased land about 20 miles South of I-40 @ Sallisaw Oklahoma.

It is on a county maintained gravel road and has water, power and a dump station.

I will be...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-14-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 933
Posted By PNW_Steve
I will have space with power, water and a dump...

I will have space with power, water and a dump station available this Summer.

The workshop will not be ready until early 2023.

It is 20 miles South of Sallisaw Oklahoma (I-40) and about 22...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-16-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,339
Posted By PNW_Steve
I tried just plywood. BIG MISTAKE! I lifted the...

I tried just plywood. BIG MISTAKE! I lifted the mattress one day and the underside was so disgusting that I wanted to throw it away.

I did manage to clean and sanitize to the point that I was able...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-22-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,839
Posted By PNW_Steve
Champion and Honda. If you are on a slim...

Champion and Honda.

If you are on a slim budget the Champion is a good choice. It is not as quiet as the Honda and does not react to large loads as quickly as the Honda. It does have a wireless...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-28-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,319
Posted By PNW_Steve
Beautiful!!!

Beautiful!!!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-24-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,731
Posted By PNW_Steve
Talk about a motivated seller..........

Talk about a motivated seller..........
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-03-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 59,194
Posted By PNW_Steve
If you look back through my build thread you can...

If you look back through my build thread you can get a good idea of what a 10" raise looks like. If you are not raising the floor level much then I think 10" is definitely worth the trouble. I raised...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-01-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By PNW_Steve
Most folks that I talk to that haven't been here...

Most folks that I talk to that haven't been here think that all of Washington is grey and rainy all of the time. They are surprised when I show them pictures of sage brush and rattlesnakes.

I made...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-31-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,681
Posted By PNW_Steve
I am going to be placing an order for various...

I am going to be placing an order for various batteries, BMS and such. If anyone wants to join in, let me know.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-31-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,681
Posted By PNW_Steve
The Dakota is a "finished" product. With these...

The Dakota is a "finished" product. With these cells you have to wire and configure the BMS and "top balance" the cells. For some it is no big deal but others may be more comfortable having the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-31-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,681
Posted By PNW_Steve
Are you including shipping and customs costs in...

Are you including shipping and customs costs in that? Pay attention to that as the cost can easily exceed the purchase price.

If you order from Chinese manufacturers insist that they include...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-31-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,681
Posted By PNW_Steve
I am running 8x 280 A/H in series. The...

I am running 8x 280 A/H in series.

The quality of these cells is not "top shelf". But.... In my observations of capacity and longevity they are, at best, 80% the battery that a Battle Born is....
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-31-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By PNW_Steve
When things do finally settle down, we need to...

When things do finally settle down, we need to have a NW Skoolies get together.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-30-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By PNW_Steve
It is very dry here. We get about 19" of rain a...

It is very dry here. We get about 19" of rain a year. National average is 32"
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-30-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By PNW_Steve
Need a place to work on your bus(s)?

I will have a rental coming available shortly that has room AND ZONING that make it skoolie friendly. With a little tree trimming you would have room for two full size buses.

It is an old two...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-16-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,940
Posted By PNW_Steve
I gotta give you a bad time........ We're your...

I gotta give you a bad time........ We're your eyes open while you were searching?

I can't guess how many 671's were built in the 40+ years they were produced. I am sure it was in the teens of...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-16-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,940
Posted By PNW_Steve
I gotta give you a bad time........ We're your...

I gotta give you a bad time........ We're your eyes open while you were searching?

I can't guess how many 671's were built in the 40+ years they were produced. I am sure it was in the teens of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-08-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By PNW_Steve
The LED in the switch will only be on when the...

The LED in the switch will only be on when the switch is on. It should not be a problem.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-08-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,335
Posted By PNW_Steve
I am a former electrician and couldn't come...

I am a former electrician and couldn't come close to answering your question properly without a good bit of research. Be very careful as to the advice you may get from "some guy on the internet" :)...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-08-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By PNW_Steve
Congrats on the safe trip and the nice bus. ...

Congrats on the safe trip and the nice bus. Don't see many Westcoasters.
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 11-21-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,314
Posted By PNW_Steve
My old Eagle (1980) with an 8v71 and an HT-740 is...

My old Eagle (1980) with an 8v71 and an HT-740 is still on the road with no major mechanical work since I sold it 10+ years ago. Granted, it does not see the kind of miles that I put on it anymore....
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-21-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,073
Posted By PNW_Steve
They sound really nice. I love my A3RE. 8.3...

They sound really nice.

I love my A3RE. 8.3 & 3060 make an awesome drive train.

And..... I am sure glad that I bought it when I did! Prices are going up on the really desirable buses.

Good...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 11-21-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,837
Posted By PNW_Steve
I lived full time with a black tank for 8+ years....

I lived full time with a black tank for 8+ years. Vacationing was no big deal. Full time added a few challenges. If I had to go back to it I could.

However, I have no intention of going back. My...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-07-2020, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2,516
Views: 255,044
Posted By PNW_Steve
Truth!!!!!

Truth!!!!!
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