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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-14-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,115
Posted By tomas_maly
1997 Ford B800 for sale, solar panels, wood stove, $8500

For sale is my off-grid school bus motorhome conversion. It has all the basic amenities needed, including a sink (with 55-gallon water storage), composting toilet (sawdust bucket), 4 full-sized bunk...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-22-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,698
Posted By tomas_maly
Selling off-grid skoolie, solar powered, live anywhere

I'm trying to sell my 1997 Ford B-800 school bus conversion motorhome. It has a 5.9L Cummins turbo diesel engine and an Allison automatic transmission. It has a 50 gallon fuel tank and gets somewhere...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-01-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,455
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Approaches to underside storage?

I bought a bunch of sheet metal, angle iron and square tubing, thinking it would be cheaper to make my own storage bins than buy existing ones (as easy as that would be).... I still haven't gotten...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-01-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,823
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Brake repair for DIYer, winter driving suggestions?

UPDATE

I finally got around to replacing the e-brake hydraulic line and the rear brake line.... The bus was strapped around a tree uphill so "just in case".... It didn't budge, obviously. The rear...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-23-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,108
Posted By tomas_maly
Better heat circulation for winters?

I have a 36 footer that uses a woodstove in the mid section to heat during the winter.... We've been getting down to -11 F and so here in Upstate NY.... I noticed some problems with the woodstove...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,823
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Brake repair for DIYer, winter driving suggestions?

I like the chain and tree idea... I actually have two heavy duty truck straps that worked well before pulling the bus out of a muddy yard once.... Feeling relieved.

I am thinking it is better to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-08-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,823
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Brake repair for DIYer, winter driving suggestions?

My bigger concern is the e-brake line. The brake springs are engaged by default (for safety) and if I get the reservoir filled with ATF, how much might I need? The reservoir is about a half gallon...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-08-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,823
Posted By tomas_maly
Brake repair for DIYer, winter driving suggestions?

Hi,

I have a Ford B800 that is about 36' long... I have been stationary in Upstate NY for the last 6 months and am in need of moving 250 miles to South Jersey within the next month or so...
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-23-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: 1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

I couldn't quite make heads or tails of what was being said (I'm more of a visual guy), so I'm opting to buy the service manuals for the Ford B-800..... Found on Ebay for $30 .

I can't seem to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-23-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: 1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

With the new diagnosis of parking brake failure, I was curious whether the parking brake lever does anything with the transmission since there is no "Park" on the shifter. It gets left into 'Neutral'...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-23-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,030
Posted By tomas_maly
Throttle adjustment?

I was told when I bought my Ford B-800 from the used truck dealer that a school bus usually has a modified system so it can only go up to about 60mph (or the throttle is otherwise limited). Going up...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-23-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: 1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

Turns out the leaky line wasn't the rear brakes at all but the emergency brake. The leaky fluid is red (ATF), not brake fluid, and from a 1/2 inch line, not a 5/16 (or 1/4") typical brake line (or...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: 1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

So friendly! =)[/quote]


A little funnin. No harm meant. I was angry at first but I'm over it. I have a tendency of getting angry when two things happen(actually more) on the forum. The first...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: 1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

So friendly! =)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: 1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

Actually I was just brainstorming and saying what was on my mind (so it wasn't practical, so what) and otherwise was just looking for practical ideas on who to talk to for parts/help. I have plenty...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,014
Posted By tomas_maly
1997 Ford B-800 brake line repair

So I drove my 36 footer (Ford B-800 body) 250 miles on failing rear brakes, and I got it there fairly ok, but now that I've let it sit for a month and moved it a second time, I noticed the brake line...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-20-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,626
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Strategies for northeastern winters

The woodstove is pretty big - 24 x 24 x 24.... and is lined with 2 inch firebrick, for radiant heat. My main concern was minimizing heat loss. Would thick blankets on the roof help from above? I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-19-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,626
Posted By tomas_maly
Strategies for northeastern winters

Hi all, we have a 36 foot school bus conversion (not very well insulated and lots of windows) and I am seriously contemplating being stationary in Upstate NY (Ithaca) for the winter, where it can...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-06-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,225
Posted By tomas_maly
Mounting/securing solar panels on roof

I recently purchased 6 Sharp 250W solar panels, about 40" x 64" each, and I'm trying to figure out how to mount them securely on my roof. I have a very curved roof near the edges, with about 30 feet...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-28-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,537
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Ceiling lights

I have about a 750 amp-hour deep cycle capacity right now. Advance Auto Parts has 210 amp-hour deep cycle batteries for $150.

The batteries have a 20A charger for on-grid and I'm also ordering 6...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-26-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,537
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Ceiling lights

It's the starting batteries that are draining..... But then again I didn't turn the bus on for 3 months.

If I'm using the deep cycle batteries for the lights, then wouldn't I need to wire the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-25-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,537
Posted By tomas_maly
Ceiling lights

I have all these awesome ceiling lights (not sure of the bulb type, but they're small like the size of a pinto bean) throughout my bus and I was hoping to be able to take advantage of them for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-04-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,199
Posted By tomas_maly
Solar ovens and solar water heaters/showers

Anyone here have experience with solar wall ovens and solar water heaters/solar showers?

I'm thinking of making a solar oven (wood box) hanging from one of the window frames (with the glass...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-01-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By tomas_maly
Re: Skoolie Insurance in New Jersey?

FYI,

Someone on a Yahoo skoolie group suggested National Insurance for RV conversions:

https://natl.com/PersonalLines/RvCoverages.aspx

I haven't spoken to an agent yet, but the nearest agent...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-01-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,287
Posted By tomas_maly
Moving to New York, will title and inspection be easy?

Hi all,

Right now I am in New Jersey, and my skoolie is successfully titled/registered as a motorhome with the DMV. I'm eventually moving to NY and am wondering if getting the vehicle registered...
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