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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-06-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,391
Posted By Chess
I am hesitant to use hay bales for insulation...

I am hesitant to use hay bales for insulation because of mice possibly finding their way in to some wiring. Has anyone done this successfully? We like the idea of having some back up hay for the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-06-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,461
Posted By Chess
Diesel Air Heater

I e been using my wood stove which seemed great until I was fulltime and stationary on my homestead. Last winter the back bedroom area got cold while my kids upper bunks were too hot. My middle...
Forum: Skoolie Life 08-19-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,638
Posted By Chess
Skoolie Friendly Off Grid Communities

So in case anyone is tired of traveling and ready to settle down there are quite a few schooly friendly offer communities out there. Some of them already have folks in school buses living there...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-19-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,631
Posted By Chess
Roof hatch replacement ideas.

Both of the roof hatches in my bus have seen better days and neither of them latch in place and are broken off their hinges dang goats on the roof...
Anyway before it starts to be rainy cold snowy...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-19-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,169
Posted By Chess
Door Replacement

So I've been living off grid in my school leave for a couple of years on a homestead we haven't been traveling anymore and I want a regular door rather than a school bus RV type door. Well that and...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-01-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 45,107
Posted By Chess
I opted for the Curt weld on rather than the...

I opted for the Curt weld on rather than the Reese. All the customers service gals when I called Reese or their distributors were bimbos that knew less than I did. Now I'm hoping the shop my bus is...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-14-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 45,107
Posted By Chess
I am thinking of ordering this weld on class V...

I am thinking of ordering this weld on class V hitch receiver...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-14-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 45,107
Posted By Chess
Reviving this thread here because I want to tow...

Reviving this thread here because I want to tow my car and carry a bit of odds and ends on a trailer. My car weighs about 2750 lbs and ultimately I'd like to get a 20 ft trailer. My bus is a B.B. TC...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-01-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,710
Posted By Chess
I need to figure out how to post videos on here...

I need to figure out how to post videos on here so I can find out if it is 'rolling' or bubbling as I'm not sure how to look for the difference.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-01-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,710
Posted By Chess
I plan on posting some pictures soon but you...

I plan on posting some pictures soon but you bssically described the way everything looked and smelled. I was joking about the tasting.
How do I know if it is bubbling or rolling in the viewing...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-31-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 23,058
Posted By Chess
Transmission fluid is at bottom of cold fill...

Transmission fluid is at bottom of cold fill line, not in between or to the top of the range.
How much do I need to add to get her to the top of the cold idle line?
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-31-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,710
Posted By Chess
So I think I figured out how to check everything...

So I think I figured out how to check everything but the brake fluid and the blinker fluid. :rofl:
Supposedly the brake fluid is in a reservoir behind/under the drivers seat but I could not open up...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-31-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,925
Posted By Chess
Hellen is a '96 would the '97 manual be similar...

Hellen is a '96 would the '97 manual be similar enough not to screw her over? Thanks
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-31-2019, 06:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,713
Posted By Chess
I have no advice but we have similar buses and...

I have no advice but we have similar buses and mine is giving me some issues to. I hope you can get your bus running and driving and moved on time. I had to get mine towed to move her by the end of...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-31-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,710
Posted By Chess
Derp, yeah what you said. 12 Valve. Thanks for...

Derp, yeah what you said. 12 Valve. Thanks for correcting my error.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-30-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,481
Posted By Chess
National General is the broker not the insurance...

National General is the broker not the insurance company. I was set up through them with Progressive who cancels after a month and says they don't have to refund me!!! I may switch back to Good...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-30-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,481
Posted By Chess
I'm in MO, my bus is in MO. She is registered in...

I'm in MO, my bus is in MO. She is registered in VT. If you register your bus in MO let me know if you actually get a new VIN plate. I feel that it may be useful for insurance purposes in the future....
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-30-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,710
Posted By Chess
Checking fluids and what fluids to top off?

I'm heading out to see Hellen tomorrow. I want to check her fluids and top them off if need be. I've only checked the oil and coolant level before as I don't know where the break, transmission,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-30-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 23,058
Posted By Chess
well I hope it's something that simple :)

well I hope it's something that simple :)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-30-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,251
Posted By Chess
I initially bought my bus as my 'ticket' out of...

I initially bought my bus as my 'ticket' out of renting lousy apartments. After getting divorced a few years ago it's been lousy apartment after lousy apartment. We were restoring a turn of the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-30-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,251
Posted By Chess
Here's Helen

Here's Helen
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-30-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,251
Posted By Chess
Is there a way to upload videos here or just pics/

Is there a way to upload videos here or just pics/
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-30-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 23,058
Posted By Chess
PS Pics on pg 6&7

PS Pics on pg 6&7
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-30-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 23,058
Posted By Chess
I've figured out that the problem isn't my...

I've figured out that the problem isn't my brakes. She will reverse just fine and the tow truck driver 'troubleshooted' for a while to see if he could figure out why she was not driving.
The more I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-30-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,251
Posted By Chess
I thought I posted a few pics in my other thread...

I thought I posted a few pics in my other thread about the brakes but I could not figure out how to post a video of her at idle.
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