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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-29-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
The bus is sold

The bus is sold
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-16-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,513
Posted By steveningham
Citing examples of buses turned into, and used as...

Citing examples of buses turned into, and used as trucks doesn't mean we should throw common sense and caution to the wind when it comes to our personal safety. Our skoolies aren't transporting...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-15-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,513
Posted By steveningham
You will compromise the safety structure of the...

You will compromise the safety structure of the bus doing so.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-15-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,513
Posted By steveningham
I have an 35' Amtran RE. My argument against...

I have an 35' Amtran RE. My argument against removing the inside sheet metal is that it is a part of the safety structure of a bus. The inside sheet metal makes the structure rigid so it will not...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-05-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,801
Posted By steveningham
Oregon doesn't require a repaint. Yellow is...

Oregon doesn't require a repaint. Yellow is legal, and states have the law of reciprocity with motor vehicles. For example: You can drive your non California air pollution compliant vehicle in and...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-05-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 174,891
Posted By steveningham
You might want to try State Farm. Make sure your...

You might want to try State Farm. Make sure your bus is titled as a motor home in your state first. Oregon was easy to do.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-01-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By steveningham
I believe in leaving the inside sheet metal in...

I believe in leaving the inside sheet metal in place being it is a part of the safety structure of the bus. I just insulated over it and put in the tongue and groove pine over that. The ceiling was...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-01-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By steveningham
For Sale. 2000 Amtran RE

Listing my 2000 International "Amtran rear engine bus. Located in Florence Oregon. Price $12500.00 Engine is the T444 E. Trans is an automatic. Sorry I don't know which model. New main batteries. I...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-17-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
Wow. That is great. Does the six speed have an...

Wow. That is great. Does the six speed have an overdrive? I've heard you can replace the pumpkin in the rear axel with one with a higher gear ratio, but what you did sounds even better. I would think...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-17-2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
I'm sorry that I don't know the horsepower...

I'm sorry that I don't know the horsepower version. It seems to have plenty. It is an automatic trans. A 3 speed I think. On the freeway the cruising speed seemed to be 55 to 60. I think this is...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-16-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
Lots of picts here ...

Lots of picts here https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11710-albums1016.html
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-02-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
I agree. It fits in 2 Safeway/standard grocery...

I agree. It fits in 2 Safeway/standard grocery store parking spaces. It was made to drive in cities and back roads.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-02-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
Lots of photos in my registry. You can even see...

Lots of photos in my registry. You can even see the build process. Look for " Lucy the musical tour bus " Under my name.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-02-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
Lots of pictures in the registry " Lucy the...

Lots of pictures in the registry " Lucy the musical tour bus.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-01-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
This is a really clean Amtran RE 444 V8 Approx...

This is a really clean Amtran RE 444 V8 Approx 120 thousand miles. Well maintained. It's located in Florence Oregon.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-21-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,047
Posted By steveningham
May sell my 35' 2000 International RE pusher

It's in the registry as Lucy the musical tour bus. The bus is in excellent shape. Insulated floor with new sanded plywood designed to look like wood flooring. Kitchen cabinet with sink etc. Built in...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-21-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
Posted By steveningham
I have a 35 pusher. Seats are out. Floor is...

I have a 35 pusher. Seats are out. Floor is insulated with new plywood that looks like wood flooring. It has a few kitchen cabinets and a couch. Tong and groove pine on the lower walls up to the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-21-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,879
Posted By steveningham
My 35 foot 2000 International RE has the V8

I have the V8. It seems to have plenty of power. Gearing and weight has a lot to do with hill climbing. I insulated the floor and replaced the wood. I only have 2 kitchen cabinets and a built-in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-16-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,899
Posted By steveningham
In many states, there is a healthy fine for...

In many states, there is a healthy fine for blocking an EV charging space. Oregon is a little less than $300 I believe. And there is also a possibility of a tow, or impoundment of your bus. EV...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-29-2019, 11:38 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 19,143
Posted By steveningham
The older a fossil fueled vehicle gets, the...

The older a fossil fueled vehicle gets, the dirtier it gets. But the older an EV gets, the cleaner it gets, because the grid is being cleaned up. Oregon for example gets it's electricity from 98%...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-29-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 19,143
Posted By steveningham
[QUOTE=Iceni John;341041]No. The problem quite...

[QUOTE=Iceni John;341041]No. The problem quite simply is that any battery bus or truck is intended for, and can only be used for, short-distance fixed-route trips not far from its home base. This...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-29-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 19,143
Posted By steveningham
Good on you for driving electric as far as the...

Good on you for driving electric as far as the model 3 is concerned. I'm looking forward to seeing the model Y as I need a hatch back. I mentioned earlier I lease a 2018 Kia Soul with the glass roof...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-03-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 22,259
Posted By steveningham
Reprocosity laws concerning home state vehicle...

Reprocosity laws concerning home state vehicle registration. Where you register your Skoolie matters being that is the state with the laws you need to conform to is my understanding. ...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-03-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 22,259
Posted By steveningham
Yellow is legal on ex school busses with title...

Yellow is legal on ex school busses with title change to RV in Oregon and Washington states. And there is the reprocosity law where other states respect the laws of the state in which the vehicle is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 19,143
Posted By steveningham
No need to reinvent the...

No need to reinvent the wheel.https://www.blue-bird.com/buses/allamerican/all-american-re-electric-bus
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