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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-25-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
While walking the barn one evening I did some...

While walking the barn one evening I did some quick math and it'll take around 300 gallons of BBQ sauce to eat them all :rofl:

I was thinking of doing something like that or maybe a 2" ratchet...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-24-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Seems like this is an every 6 month or so update...

Seems like this is an every 6 month or so update but here is another huge update.

The chicken barn is complete and we got our first batch of chickens Jan 29th. 46,000 of the little cluckers were...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-08-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Update time !!! We're gonna re-do the...

Update time !!!

We're gonna re-do the "dining room" area in the bus and put a countertop/bar along the whole drivers side. The family has grown and the dinette just wasn't working how we needed...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-23-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 44,561
Posted By bamper
I guess I should have specified which Niner I was...

I guess I should have specified which Niner I was referring too :banghead:

I've got a 98' 5.9l Grand Cherokee in the shed that has become more of a toy than a daily driver over the years. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-21-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
We're trying to diversify the farm by adding...

We're trying to diversify the farm by adding another income stream that doesn't really rely on the price of corn, beans, wheat and the likes of the grain world. We added 125 or so steers a few years...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-21-2017, 09:47 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 44,561
Posted By bamper
Bus looks great Rusty !! I read through all the...

Bus looks great Rusty !! I read through all the stuff about the peak power and whatnot for the 5.9l and it's gets me thinking .... we have a 5.9l in our Case IH 2144 combine and it runs at 3100 rpms...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-20-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Broilers are raised for meat. They give us the...

Broilers are raised for meat. They give us the wings, legs, breasts and all the other delectable parts of chicken you can deep fry and smother in BBQ sauce !!

There are almost 400 other barn in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-20-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
It has been a little over 9 months since the last...

It has been a little over 9 months since the last update and although I walk by the bus twice a day today was the first time we went in it this calendar year :oops:

Life has been absolutely CRAZY...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-01-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Where abouts are you from in Central MN ?? ...

Where abouts are you from in Central MN ??

We're in Albany.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-01-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Bacon is meat candy. We didn't make the...

Bacon is meat candy.

We didn't make the recipe below this year whilst camping but I usually make it for dinner one evening for at least one camping trip.


It's called Cardiac Arrest
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-17-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Albany. You're welcome to bring the BBQ Blue...

Albany. You're welcome to bring the BBQ Blue Bird up here anytime if you need a taste tester.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-11-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
We took the bus out for the weekend again with...

We took the bus out for the weekend again with some family and friends. We were parked next to some very nice 5th wheel campers. Two over from us was this triple axle toy hauler monster with both a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-11-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Well the weekend outing was a success. Bus ran...

Well the weekend outing was a success. Bus ran great and we all had a blast, as usual. Lots of campers came and looked at the bus and I got to have fun telling them all about it. There were two...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-10-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Three thick layers of paint and a 1/4" bead of...

Three thick layers of paint and a 1/4" bead of silicone for now ....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-08-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
I went back last night on the way home from work...

I went back last night on the way home from work and it was all gone already. They said someone came and grabbed what was left. Boo on that.

I got the alum on the sides yesterday and put more on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-06-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Well if you were closer I'd say come and get...

Well if you were closer I'd say come and get some, there's a 2' high stack where I got mine. They had 200, yes 200, sheets get left out in the rain by the delivery driver after hours. Needless to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-05-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
And some more progress on the bus. I purchased...

And some more progress on the bus. I purchased some alum diamond plate to cover up the rear four windows on each side. $25 per 4x8 sheet ... not bad. They have water damage but are going to be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-27-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Thanks for the kind words. I am working hard to...

Thanks for the kind words. I am working hard to get the building site setup how I want it and am FAR from done but I'm enjoying where it is so far :)

There is a small house on the property that...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-26-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
Well it's been a while since I last updated but I...

Well it's been a while since I last updated but I finally had some time to work on the bus again. I got the A/C mounted in a better spot and got the discharge plumbed out of the floor....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-26-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 45,638
Posted By bamper
We went to the Crow Wing Campground just south of...

We went to the Crow Wing Campground just south of Brainerd, MN this past weekend and I've got to say it was one of the nicest, well managed campgrounds I've ever been to. It's always an adventure...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-20-2015, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,367
Posted By bamper
Local junkyard. It used to be under a flatbed...

Local junkyard. It used to be under a flatbed semi trailer. Picked up a few more that I'll be installing once it gets warm. They are amazing.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-20-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,367
Posted By bamper
I have one and love it, we use it all the time. ...

I have one and love it, we use it all the time. I don't think id want anything longer than 4' though. Mine is braced plenty well underneath with no supports going to the roof. I've pulled 5k...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-31-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,829
Posted By bamper
How many British units of heat does that Websato...

How many British units of heat does that Websato put out ??
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-31-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,295
Posted By bamper
We used to own a Mid 80's International full size...

We used to own a Mid 80's International full size dognose that we cut down and put a 5th wheel plate over the rear axle as well as a pusher axle to help with the weight. Used it to pull a 40' drop...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-31-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,829
Posted By bamper
You would not do well in MN if 21F is cold for...

You would not do well in MN if 21F is cold for you ;)

It was -15F here last night and dipped below -25F last winter too many times to count. There was a two week stretch last winter where temps...
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