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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-13-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,525
Posted By MiLochiNya
Trigg, thank you for your kind words! I know, it...

Trigg, thank you for your kind words! I know, it sucks how cheaply made RV's are today. Almost as cheap as cookie cutter new homes! I hope you can find what you are looking for and it's not too...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-09-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,525
Posted By MiLochiNya
Fully Converted Skoolie - 12 Valve Cummins, Rooftop Deck

After 10,000 miles of road tripping around North America for the past 18 months, I am selling Mr. Dunlap the Bus. I am selling because I no longer need this amount of space because my ex and I split....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-02-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 150,980
Posted By MiLochiNya
The splitting happened to me the first rib too!...

The splitting happened to me the first rib too! Oops. I then setup an "assembly line" and cut, countersink, predrill and prescrew all of my vertical studs and ribs. Save me a ton of time. What I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-14-2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,019
Posted By MiLochiNya
I second this. It works GREAT...just make sure...

I second this. It works GREAT...just make sure you put it on right the first time...it will literally tear plywood apart :facepalm:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-12-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,483
Posted By MiLochiNya
Using Interior Ceiling Sheet Metal for Skinning Outside of Bus

I'm not quite sure what gauge the interior ceiling sheet metal is, but I was thinking I would just use this to skin some of the windows on the exterior.

Would anyone has any reservations or words...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-05-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,227
Posted By MiLochiNya
Subfloor, insulation, vapor barrier, thermal bridging

Hey Guys,

I am trying to figure out the best flooring options:

I need to keep thickness down. I found 3/8" fan fold, polystyrene, R3.6. I was planning on liquid nailing this down to the metal...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-30-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,554
Posted By MiLochiNya
Paint and Caulking in Cold Weather

I am trying to finish doing the foundation work on the floor so that I can starting building the interior. I don't have time to wait for Spring.

Temperatures are going to be around 35F today. I...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-27-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,725
Posted By MiLochiNya
It looks like you just caulked all the holes? I...

It looks like you just caulked all the holes? I need to patch about 100 holes and I am trying to figure out how people have done it.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-19-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,777
Posted By MiLochiNya
Did you troubleshoot the wiring? I'm sure you...

Did you troubleshoot the wiring? I'm sure you disconnected the wiring to the front heater...the wiring for front and rear heaters may run on same circuit. I'd check!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-18-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,568
Posted By MiLochiNya
To conserve energy is my main thought. Cold air...

To conserve energy is my main thought. Cold air falls. Opening a fridge from the top does not allow all the cold air to fall out unlike opening a fridge from the side. Perhaps it doesn't really...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-18-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,756
Posted By MiLochiNya
Nice work! I assume you tied into the cross...

Nice work! I assume you tied into the cross members on your bus? I plan on putting in a 100 gallon potable tank and a smaller grey water for when we can't just dump the grey water in nature (aka when...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-18-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,568
Posted By MiLochiNya
A neat idea I've seen is to make your...

A neat idea I've seen is to make your refrigerator one that is accessed from the top. Basically rotate the compressor 90 degrees. I read it saves a decent amount on electricity and you can put it...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-18-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,777
Posted By MiLochiNya
Have you finished this project yet? I have 3...

Have you finished this project yet? I have 3 heaters on the floor that I want to remove. I haven't looked at defroster loop yet but I assume that it's on a separate loop T-ed off from the main line....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-17-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,766
Posted By MiLochiNya
Hey, so what did you guys end up doing with those...

Hey, so what did you guys end up doing with those heaters and coolant hoses? I am currently running into this issue. I can't seem to find where these run into the engine.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-12-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 39,262
Posted By MiLochiNya
Hey, have you done this "torch-painting" yet?? I...

Hey, have you done this "torch-painting" yet?? I just bought a bus and have a short clearance (~73"). I plan on doing the floor but need to save as many inches as possible. Could you post a picture...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 01-12-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,581
Posted By MiLochiNya
1993 Ford B700 Thomas built 5.9 Cummins Allison Tranny won't start, troubleshooting.

Situation:

1) Bus won't start. The Solenoid is clicking, but the starter is not turning over. This is occurring when I am jumping the bus with my 4runner. All vandal locks are in correct positions...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
Posted By MiLochiNya
This is definitely my best bet. Thanks for the...

This is definitely my best bet. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
Posted By MiLochiNya
Hahaha. Definitely not water skiing. I wouldn't...

Hahaha. Definitely not water skiing. I wouldn't want to pull a power boat around the country just for that! I'm a little confused with what you mean about deep pockets. It's going to be a wood stove...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
Posted By MiLochiNya
Insulation in 1993 Ford B700 Thomas

I've been scouring the internet to try and find an answer to an anecdote I remember hearing a while back. I just purchased a 1993 Ford B700 Thomas 5.9L 12V Cummins (~36 passenger) and I want to know...
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