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Forum: School Bus News 05-20-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,783
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Skoolie couple moved to Flint- held up at gunpoint

Yep. That sounds like Michigan alright. At least the Michigan urban areas but that's what I'd expect in any urban area just more so in MI.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-11-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,554
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Short Skoolie Vs. Shuttle Bus ????

I'd think you could get a bit newer in your price range. My short bus cost $2800 and is a '99 diesel powered rig with 130,000 miles. It's a bit shorter then your target at 22ft but it's wierd...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,436
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Price check in aisle 3

I would agree it sounds like $500 bus at best. If he's starting at $2000 I doubt he'll get down to a decent price. I thought I paid a bit much for my bus at $2800 when everything was working 100%. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-10-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By Roachhill
Re: 80's Hotrod Kitchen Bus

Just a thought, what if you added a deck on the back bumper with a serving counter. Then you could adjust height and set it up however you wanted.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-07-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,997
Posted By Roachhill
Re: I don't wanna lose my skoolie...

I wouldn't trust any single mechanics opinion without double checking. The garage charged me $200 to tell me I needed $1200 in repairs to my brakes. I took it home bought the $300 part they said I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,211
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Ladder for Bus

Silly thought but would it be possible to retrofit an old RV ladder to a bus. There must be salvage sources for old RV extras.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,386
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Tow Bars

I have a hitch bar that bolts across the frame of pretty much any large truck chassis. I used it for several years to tow my car. They are pretty common in the truck delivery industry but I've had...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,851
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Cost of owning a bus

If it helps I make almost nothing and still manage to keep it running as long as I can fill the tank. Although I do whine and complain every time I need to fix it.
LOL
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,851
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Cost of owning a bus

It is unfortunate that diesel cost so much now particularly since it's much cheaper to produce than gas. I remember when diesel cost much less so it's possible the prices could switch again. Here the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-01-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,851
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Cost of owning a bus

I would think if you planned to leave it sit in the winter diesel would be a better choice since it's a more stable fuel. In the motorcycle the gas can break down and clog the carb over a single...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-27-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,851
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Cost of owning a bus

I think most owners will tell you that by far the biggest cost is that pesky fuel. Next I'd say you should be aware truck parts are generally more expensive than their car counter parts so be...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-11-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Whole new problem this time with the brakes

Yep specifically a Hydro max Hydro boost by Bosch, my internet search got alot more productive once I learned the correct name for the part. To bad I didn't figure out what the part was called...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-11-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Whole new problem this time with the brakes

Well I gave up on trying to fix the brakes and took it to a shop. What a mistake, it cost me $300 to have them tell me it will cost $1200 to fix it. Since I don't have $1200 that was $300 wasted...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Whole new problem this time with the brakes

No manuals yet, the dealer offers a CD with all the info but it's awfully pricey. I've kinda blown the budget already, at least for awhile. The master cylinder is huge with 2 seperate reservoirs and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-05-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Whole new problem this time with the brakes

I didn't know it had vacum hoses. I guess I don't understand this brake system at all. I assumed it must be a hydraulic issue but once they start adding extra parts I got lost.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-04-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Roachhill
Whole new problem this time with the brakes

Right from one problem to the next, by the time I got the high beams on the brakes started acting up. When I apply the brakes they function normally but when I release the pedal it doesn't come all...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,360
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Need help with the high beams

Just an update if anyone is interested. The other day the poor old skoolie got a flat ( and I got another hit in the wallet) So the mechanic at the company where I work took the wheel off and drove...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-25-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,360
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Need help with the high beams

So far I've removed and tested the high/low beam switch and it works perfectly so I'm down to the relay idea and that looks like the most likely answer. Now to find it. I don't have the luxury of a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-24-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,360
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Need help with the high beams

How would I know if it has a relay and where would I find it? I was just thinking the wire size at the lights is much larger than the wire size at the switch suggesting some sort of relay system but...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-23-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,360
Posted By Roachhill
Need help with the high beams

I was driving the bus to work out of town the other night and I turned the headlights from high beam to low beam. All was fine until I switched back to high beam and I got nothing but darkness, back...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-23-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,293
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Fuel tank for black water

Aren't you concerned about the acidic water eating through the steel from the inside out. I have no experience in the matter but I know the manure digester at the methane plant has a terrible...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-11-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,511
Posted By Roachhill
Re: TV QUESTION

Hey Ben if that TV does work on 12volt direct let us know exactly which one it is or provide a link. I'm looking for a new one in the near future and it would help to know which ones are a direct...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-10-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,873
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Ahhhhh...what is the easiest state to register BUS to RV

All I can say is avoid PA at all costs dealing with this state for anything is a Pain in the $#@. Someone said FL was easy to get an RV title maybe you should try right there.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,636
Posted By Roachhill
Re: Possible purchases -- comments?

I noticed the T444 was a loud engine and took it into consideration before buying my bus. At idle and slow speed it sounds alot like our diesel tractor. In the end I figured some careful sound...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-08-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,511
Posted By Roachhill
Re: TV QUESTION

I had a cheap LCD flat panel TV/computer monitor from Wally world as well and like the earlier post it had a large transformer in the line converting the power to 12 volt DC. When the transformer...
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