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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-17-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,378
Posted By miltruckman
I use the Milwaukee 2867-22 M18 Fuel 1" High...

I use the Milwaukee 2867-22 M18 Fuel 1" High Torque Impact Wrench for the lug nuts on my bus and military trucks. I haven’t found a nut yet that it couldn’t bust loose.

Though sometimes you need...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,403
Posted By miltruckman
No more school buses?

I read that the new infrastructure plan Will require all school buses be electric.

This would mean that the entire fleet of current buses would have to be replaced.

Then there would be an...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-28-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,958
Posted By miltruckman
The cutoff is indeed in 1997, but buses...

The cutoff is indeed in 1997, but buses manufactured in 97 were model year 98 buses.

Bill
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-24-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By miltruckman
That is funny Nick, my first post disappeared so...

That is funny Nick, my first post disappeared so I posted again. Now they both showed up.

Bill
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-24-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By miltruckman
Your best bet is to remove the glass yourself and...

Your best bet is to remove the glass yourself and take it to a glass shop. They will be able to cut your glass from safety glass and can probably provide you with the rubber seal too.

Bill...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-24-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By miltruckman
Hi Nick, looks like a nice bus. I think you will...

Hi Nick, looks like a nice bus. I think you will be glad you have a pusher as you will have much more room underneath. I have a front engine flat front bluebird and it has been a challenge installing...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-24-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By miltruckman
Hi Nick, looks like a nice bus, and you are one...

Hi Nick, looks like a nice bus, and you are one ahead as its not yellow.

As a pusher you will find you have much more room underneath for tanks, compartments, etc.

I went with a front engine...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-21-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,411
Posted By miltruckman
I used 24 vdc Led strip lights. I purchased the...

I used 24 vdc Led strip lights. I purchased the aluminum tracks and lense assemblies to make them more permanent. I also used the Dimmer glass touch panel controls that mount in standard electrical...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-16-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By miltruckman
Study up on it. Buy some books about: wiring...

Study up on it. Buy some books about:
wiring houses,
Basic electricity
Rv maintenance
Wiring for solar

Read and read. You will learn a lot.

Bill
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-12-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,752
Posted By miltruckman
My bus has the ambulance doors and they are...

My bus has the ambulance doors and they are really nice to have. I got off easy though as the military had the bus upfitted with them as they converted it to an ambulance. Otherwise it is a regular...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-26-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By miltruckman
That oil could blow back on the turbo and cause a...

That oil could blow back on the turbo and cause a fire. Might want to bite the bullet and fix it. Problem is you will have to pull the radiator if it’s a transit style bus
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-09-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,733
Posted By miltruckman
My only experience is a 13 gallon tank style...

My only experience is a 13 gallon tank style water heater. Mine is for Marine use and has has an electric element along with a heat exchanger coil to pull heat off the engine. I have only used the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-06-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By miltruckman
Your generator is likely putting out 120vac on...

Your generator is likely putting out 120vac on each circuit. You are correct that it is likely wired for single phase, but if you measure between the two 120vac breakers when the generator is in...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-04-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,225
Posted By miltruckman
I ran my urine diverter hose to A plastic Jerry...

I ran my urine diverter hose to A plastic Jerry can I have mounted below the composting toilet. I can just carry the Jerry can to empty it in a toilet or urinal of needed.

Bill
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-04-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 520
Posted By miltruckman
I like things solid, so used 1/2” oak veneer...

I like things solid, so used 1/2” oak veneer plywood over 1” blue foam board. Now I can hang or mount anything anywhere as the walls are good and strong.

I haven’t had any trouble with expansion...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-01-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 106,182
Posted By miltruckman
I haven’t had the energy yet, but I hope to get...

I haven’t had the energy yet, but I hope to get the cable ran between the tv antenna on the roof and the tv In The bus. Everything is mounted. I just never ran the cable. The kids just used the tv...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-31-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 106,182
Posted By miltruckman
I just got out of the ICU, was there for three...

I just got out of the ICU, was there for three days on IV antibiotics because of a drug resistant strain of pneumonia following a case of Influenza A. That was after fighting it for three weeks,,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-06-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,625
Posted By miltruckman
Usually when I have this problem increasing tire...

Usually when I have this problem increasing tire pressure helps.

Bill
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-06-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,187
Posted By miltruckman
You are going to have to pull the wheel to reseat...

You are going to have to pull the wheel to reseat the tire safely. There are several methods that can be used once the wheel is off the bus.

Bill
In Indiana
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-18-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,507
Posted By miltruckman
I used Curt part # 15605, it has a gross towing...

I used Curt part # 15605, it has a gross towing weight rating of 18,000lb, and a tongue weight rating of 1,800lb.

It bolted right on my TC2000 after drilling the holes.

I cut a square hole in...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-15-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,243
Posted By miltruckman
“Pouncer” if you have bus insurance in Michigan...

“Pouncer” if you have bus insurance in Michigan keep it. I have been unable
To find insurance in Indiana for our bus. And it is a pretty decent conversion. I had to keep my Michigan policy for now.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-08-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By miltruckman
You might want to check out my thread: “How...

You might want to check out my thread:

“How much does your conversion weigh vs GVW”

Bill
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-14-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,434
Posted By miltruckman
Well we had a great time, thanks to everyone who...

Well we had a great time, thanks to everyone who attended. I think six buses attended. It was fun meeting everyone, looking at all the buses, and talking about the conversions. The weather cooperated...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-12-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,434
Posted By miltruckman
I was thinking 6pm for the pitch in Can...

I was thinking 6pm for the pitch in

Can people let me know when they plan to arrive so I can plan what I am doing tomorrow?

Thanks,

Bill
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-12-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,434
Posted By miltruckman
Get off of I65 at exit 133. (If going north...

Get off of I65 at exit 133.

(If going north stay in the left lane of the exit ramp and and turn right off the ramp to continue north on S 400 E)

(If going south, turn left off the ramp and...
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