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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,680
Posted By TomCat
Re: Daytime running headlights

Thanks for all your input. I guess a single switch inline of the headlight relay may have to do. I was hoping someone knew that it is a particular type of headlight switch being used, or perhaps an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-28-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,680
Posted By TomCat
Re: Daytime running headlights

A patriotic post if I ever read one! You guys up North have a few good ideas from time to time. :D

Jay
87 SaftLiner
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-27-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,680
Posted By TomCat
Daytime running headlights

I have a 1987 Thomas SaftLiner, and would like to replace the DRL with regular headlight switching. My headlights come on as soon as I turn on the igniton switch.
Anyone have any input on this?
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-19-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By TomCat
Re: Still wanting a Allison auto trans

Hey Frank,

I was looking on the 'E' place today and noticed what you're looking for is being offered there. Good luck with that.

On a side note, I'm looking for an Allison MT643R with retarder....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,244
Posted By TomCat
Re: Bus steering wheels..

A large steering wheel is so you'll have enough leverage to retain control over your bus in the event of a blowout. I feel you may be asking for trouble if you try to go too small.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By TomCat
Re: another propane tank question

The Honda is a great unit, and I hear lots of praise for them.

I can't say that the LP Onan is any quieter, and their page lists the noise specs as the same for gas or LP. I do like never having...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-16-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,843
Posted By TomCat
Re: Adventure with California DMV's CDL requirements

I recently advised GMAC that I had retitled my Thomas as a motorhome when I moved from Alabama to Colorado. The agent took all my info, then said they would send an ammended invoice. I was scared...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
Posted By TomCat
Re: What size alternator do I have? 1996 intl./Amtran

You can buy reman Leece Neville 200 amp alternators, with three stage regulators for $95 on the e place.

Jay
87 SaftLiner
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By TomCat
Re: another propane tank question

I have a friend in the propane biz, and he hooked me up with an 86 gallon LP tank, installed/plumbed for $250. I run an Onan 5.5kw LP genny, Precision Temp RV500 demand water heater and two burner...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-04-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
Re: Colorado Thomas SaftLiner conversion project pics

Thanks for the props, Dog.

The entry door on my coach was custom made for the opening by https://all-rite.com and came complete with all hardware and frame. If you have to buy something from them,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-03-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
Re: Colorado Thomas SaftLiner conversion project pics

I've slacked off my coach for a while in order to get a building up and get us out of the weather. I've made a few new additions in the last year, but recently sold some property on the Gulf Coast,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-13-2006, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,166
Posted By TomCat
Re: removal of rub rails

I put rivets in two rows, and screws in the others. If you plan on interior walls, just run the screws all the way through to the steel interior wall by 1/4 inch.

Jay
87 SaftLiner
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-10-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
Thanks for the props! I don't have any...

Thanks for the props!

I don't have any experience with a front engined bus, so I can't be much help there.
I do a lot of driving in the mountains of the western US, and wanted a pusher so I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,166
Posted By TomCat
Re: Has anyone reomved the rubbed rails on there bus

I guess it would matter who manufactured your bus, but I removed 2 of the 4 side rails on my Thomas.
I had originally removed the bottom 3 rails, but my painter pointed out how much the bottom rail...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 10-01-2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,320
Posted By TomCat
I preferred to vent my combined black/grey tank...

I preferred to vent my combined black/grey tank right out the top, then terminate under the bus skirt.
One reason I won't vent through the roof, is that I don't want the shower flooded with waste in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-01-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,567
Posted By TomCat
Here's what I used on my Thomas SaftLiner ...

Here's what I used on my Thomas SaftLiner

https://www.hitchesonline.com/rv_hitch.htm

Jay



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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-01-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,404
Posted By TomCat
My Thomas was built out of 20ga cold rolled...

My Thomas was built out of 20ga cold rolled steel. I used this same material to cover over my windows.
I secured it with rivets on it's front and read edges, screws on it's bottom edge, but used...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-01-2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By TomCat
I installed 2 Colemans on the roof of my Thomas....

I installed 2 Colemans on the roof of my Thomas. No problems so far.

Jay

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-01-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,107
Posted By TomCat
If you're going to skirt your bus with a natural...

If you're going to skirt your bus with a natural material, use straw, not hay. Hay contains all sorts of stuff that rodents will find inviting.

Jay


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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-27-2005, 02:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
Busone, Since I was born and raised mostly...

Busone,

Since I was born and raised mostly on the Gulf Coast, it's probably not just a Colorado thing, but maybe the ice thing has something to do with buses...

Jay
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-25-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,591
Posted By TomCat
Growing up on the Gulf Coast, and having lived in...

Growing up on the Gulf Coast, and having lived in New Orleans, I noticed something everyone else seems to have missed.
Lake Ponchartrain, where most of the flooding came from, is a salt water lake....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-24-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
OK, now I'm REALLY getting close to being...

OK, now I'm REALLY getting close to being finished. If all goes according to schedule (What's the chance?) I'll be rolling a completed coach in about 2 weeks.
Here are the latest pics...
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-08-2005, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
Hi Dan-o, Thanks for your kind comments. ...

Hi Dan-o,

Thanks for your kind comments.

I haven't had a chance to try the sleep number bed yet...I hope to have a review for you very soon!

Jay
87 Saftliner
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-08-2005, 01:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,694
Posted By TomCat
New pics. Finally got some floor down. ...

New pics. Finally got some floor down.

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-30-2005, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,674
Posted By TomCat
House-like 12 volt light switches

Is there such a thing? Or am I chasing unicorns? The guy at Leviton is probably still laughing at me.

Jay
87 SaftLiner

There are a few new pics of my bus as well.

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