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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
04-01-2023, 05:21 PM
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Can someone tell me what this is please
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roach711
It's likely an engine heater controller. Our...
It's likely an engine heater controller. Our heater was mounted back by the fuel tank and had hoses running back up to the engine. It ran on diesel fuel.
Edit: found my old pics. Here's the...
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Ford Drivetrain
04-01-2023, 04:57 PM
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Sound Solutions for Engine
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roach711
On our 2000 E450 I applied sound deadener like...
On our 2000 E450 I applied sound deadener like Killmat to the floor by the driver's seat and to the inside of the engine cover. It definitely helped but it was still noisy when driving.
IIRC, The...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-14-2021, 09:12 PM
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Upper cabinet hinges??
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roach711
I used 3/4" oak plywood for our upper cabinets....
I used 3/4" oak plywood for our upper cabinets. The cabinet face is one piece of plywood with the door openings cut into the ply with a table saw or circular saw. instead of door handles I beveled...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-07-2021, 09:37 PM
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The Roach Motel
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roach711
Thanks AT-AT, I'm happy to have passed along the...
Thanks AT-AT, I'm happy to have passed along the ideas I mostly swiped from others here on Skoolie!
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
07-20-2021, 09:39 PM
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Any Vermont registration horror stories?
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roach711
Several years back there was a member here that...
Several years back there was a member here that drove their bus cross country with no plates at all and never had a problem.
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Plumbing, Water and Waste
07-18-2021, 08:42 PM
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Water plumbing
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roach711
Exactly! Here's a picture.
Exactly! Here's a picture.
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Plumbing, Water and Waste
07-18-2021, 06:43 PM
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Water plumbing
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roach711
PVC isn't as freeze resistant or as flexible as...
PVC isn't as freeze resistant or as flexible as PEX but apparently can be used for fresh water supply piping. It can warp when used for hot water supply. PVC will certainly be cheaper and can be...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
06-28-2021, 05:30 PM
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Batteries
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roach711
Starting batteries make lousy house batteries....
Starting batteries make lousy house batteries. They are designed to output a big slug of energy to start the engine then be quickly recharged and will only survive a few deep cycles. Deep cycle...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
06-10-2021, 09:17 PM
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How to change school bus tire with no air compressor nearby.
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roach711
I carry a 3/4" drive breaker bar and a 3' length...
I carry a 3/4" drive breaker bar and a 3' length of square tubing as a low buck "torque multiplier."
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
06-06-2021, 06:31 PM
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Who is stoked to buy an electric skoolie in 15 years?
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roach711
The science behind the EV can be debated...
The science behind the EV can be debated adnauseum but for me it's all about getting from point A to point B with the least drama possible.
My rig has a 500 mile range then I pull into any...
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Ford Drivetrain
04-02-2021, 06:37 PM
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ford cutaway transmissions.
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roach711
I was told that the 4R100 was replaced by the...
I was told that the 4R100 was replaced by the 5R100 in 03/04 with the introduction of the 6.0L diesel.
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-27-2021, 04:20 PM
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AC to DC Battery Charging Type Selection
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roach711
Best bet is to contact the individual...
Best bet is to contact the individual manufacturers for charging profiles for your different batteries.
AGM likes somewhat lower bulk mode voltage than FLA but I have no idea what the hybrid...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-27-2021, 03:25 PM
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AC to DC Battery Charging Type Selection
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roach711
Since lithium batteries are becoming more common...
Since lithium batteries are becoming more common you'll be best served with a charger that can be used on all the common chemistries and all of them want different charging voltages and charging...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
03-15-2021, 04:27 PM
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AC Unit removal
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roach711
My E450 shuttle AC didn't have a front condenser...
My E450 shuttle AC didn't have a front condenser so when I removed my rear AC unit I had to install a new condenser coil up in front of the radiator and replace a couple of AC hoses. All parts were...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
03-15-2021, 01:56 PM
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Electrical For Dummies.
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Posted By
roach711
Your alternator charging amps will depend on what...
Your alternator charging amps will depend on what alternator is currently installed. Many shuttle conversions have 200+ amp alternators from the factory but not all.
You don't want to charge too...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-14-2021, 10:16 PM
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how do i add shore power?
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Posted By
roach711
Your AC main panel will be grounded to the shore...
Your AC main panel will be grounded to the shore power panel when you're plugged in.
Assuming your bus body is conductive (not fiberglass) the AC panel needs to be grounded to the body in order...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
03-05-2021, 06:39 PM
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Bus at mechanic for 2 months!
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roach711
It's not unheard of to have oil or fuel in the...
It's not unheard of to have oil or fuel in the engine valley of the 7.3L but there's nothing that I know of called an "oil pressure nozzle" outside that engine. The closest thing I can think of is...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
03-01-2021, 02:36 PM
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2011 E350 Shuttle
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Posted By
roach711
Great idea on the electrical system access! Will...
Great idea on the electrical system access! Will the LiFePO4 battery need different battery charging voltage than the lead-acid?
What engine do you have?
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Coach Conversion Projects
02-28-2021, 09:43 PM
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2000 E-450 Shuttle Bus
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Posted By
roach711
My driver's side floor had a few rust holes too...
My driver's side floor had a few rust holes too but not that advanced. What are your plans for the beastie?
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-26-2021, 09:03 PM
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Bus at mechanic for 2 months!
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3,620
Posted By
roach711
After dealing with a local truck repair shop...
After dealing with a local truck repair shop which also took it's good old time doing my bus repairs I took it to the local Ford dealership which has done good, timely (but not cheap) work on our...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
02-25-2021, 08:24 PM
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T444E recommended coolant.
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roach711
If you know your cooling system capacity the easy...
If you know your cooling system capacity the easy way to refill is to (1) do your flushes then drain down one last time then (2) pour in concentrate equal to half of your capacity then (3) top off...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
02-16-2021, 06:15 PM
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The Roach Motel
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210,165
Posted By
roach711
Hey Don, I have two 20lb tanks under the bed...
Hey Don,
I have two 20lb tanks under the bed in a sealed and vented plywood box (it's the box on the left). I originally had rubber straps holding the front panel onto the box but a few years back...
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Conversion General Discussions
01-31-2021, 05:23 PM
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No metal floor!
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5,553
Posted By
roach711
Our 2000 Aerotech has the same plywood floor and...
Our 2000 Aerotech has the same plywood floor and it has been a solid sub floor for our build. I used 3/4" poly-iso foam boards with 3/4" flake board covering it and linoleum for the final floor. I...
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Coach Conversion Projects
01-31-2021, 05:00 PM
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Help!!!! 94 E350 Bus Conversion!!
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1,411
Posted By
roach711
Ask the church folks where they got their...
Ask the church folks where they got their replacements. A quick search on "shuttle bus windows" turned up lots of links too and I've found many used bus body parts on eBay. You may be able to get...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
01-12-2021, 10:50 PM
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20
To ground or not to ground.
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6,172
Posted By
roach711
If your bus has a steel body (not fiberglass like...
If your bus has a steel body (not fiberglass like a shuttle bus) the AC breaker panel needs to be grounded to the body in order for the breakers to work if an AC hot wire touches the body.
...
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