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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-29-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,315
Posted By jake_blue
Except for those of us building bug out buses,...

Except for those of us building bug out buses, you're more likely to be featured in a show about doomsday preppers!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-31-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By jake_blue
These are commonly installed in big rig trucks to...

These are commonly installed in big rig trucks to keep the sleeper compartment warm at night. They are usually installed in the storage area under the bed which has rubber flooring installed but the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,835
Posted By jake_blue
And the answer is always 'no'

And the answer is always 'no'
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-18-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,506
Posted By jake_blue
Off the top of my head the only state where buses...

Off the top of my head the only state where buses even weigh is Missouri and if you're vehicle doesn't look like a commercial bus then I think you'll be fine to bypass the scale.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-17-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,850
Posted By jake_blue
I wouldn't sweat it just checking the tire...

I wouldn't sweat it just checking the tire pressure, just don't try like the guy in the video and slash the tire!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-17-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By jake_blue
There was a period of time in which cages were...

There was a period of time in which cages were retrofitted and then ultimately fuel tanks were relocated within the frame rails on most models.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-16-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,237
Posted By jake_blue
Agreed. Another aspect of transport and peaceful...

Agreed. Another aspect of transport and peaceful passage laws is that while you may not be licensed to carry on your person, transporting in a given state is still supposed to be respected. The...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2016, 05:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,985
Posted By jake_blue
1mpg! LOL Of course the capability to do 85...

1mpg! LOL

Of course the capability to do 85 and the routine habit of doing 85 are two very different things. Besides as mentioned above about the ability to stop a large vehicle traveling 85mph...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-15-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,985
Posted By jake_blue
Top speed is really going to be a formula...

Top speed is really going to be a formula determining what transmission you have and the differential gearing. The engine itself is simply there to provide all the power but at what speed that power...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-15-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By jake_blue
Heading back up the other direction I saw the...

Heading back up the other direction I saw the same skoolie today. Apparently he was able to resume his journey albeit a day behind schedule.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-14-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By jake_blue
No I just happened to be passing through

No I just happened to be passing through
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-14-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By jake_blue
Skoolie spotted

I am running South on Interstate 71 in Bellville Ohio and I see a chocolate color prison bus turn skoolie pulled over with a couple of police officers searching it. I hope if it's one of our members...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-13-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,394
Posted By jake_blue
I'm trying to connect the dots here... Is this a...

I'm trying to connect the dots here... Is this a food truck with interior seating or a party bus with coffee and snacks? If you're never going to be transporting passengers then I'm concluding it's...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-13-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,392
Posted By jake_blue
The obvious first thing is a good sized chunk of...

The obvious first thing is a good sized chunk of land. It'll need to be attractive, such as trees and grass and any other geological attractions that people like to see when they look out their...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-13-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,737
Posted By jake_blue
AIS got mine underwritten by Progressive...

AIS got mine underwritten by Progressive Commercial but you should be able to just contact them directly. You have to talk to Progressive COMMERCIAL though, not the consumer car insurance side. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-11-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By jake_blue
Fill up at the beginning of your trip. Drive 200...

Fill up at the beginning of your trip. Drive 200 miles and then fill up again and note how many gallons it took to go to 200 miles... that will tell you what your fuel economy. Miles / gallons. As...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-11-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By jake_blue
That too. Everyone has their own favorite or...

That too.

Everyone has their own favorite or least desirable brands and models for whatever reasons... It's mostly just a matter of the devil you know best.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-11-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By jake_blue
Weeeeell, a few years of the Cummins 5.9 had a...

Weeeeell, a few years of the Cummins 5.9 had a loose pin that could grenade the engine, landing it the unfortunate moniker, KDP or Killer Dowel Pin. It's an easy enough fix though so if you do go...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-10-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By jake_blue
It's a rear axle steering wheel... If you turn it...

It's a rear axle steering wheel... If you turn it counter to your main steering wheel you can make tighter corners or turn it in sync with your steering wheel 'crab walk' the bus into parallel...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-09-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By jake_blue
The turbo diesel is a plus and depending on which...

The turbo diesel is a plus and depending on which Allison transmission will have some bearing on longevity and suitability for your purposes. Otherwise we have very little info to go on for an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jake_blue
I can tell you that at least for commercial...

I can tell you that at least for commercial vehicles, IE big rigs, the manufacturer has a special emblem on the side which indicates it is CA legal... I'd post a pic if I could. For truckers this...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jake_blue
So not necessarily DPF unless that was OE for the...

So not necessarily DPF unless that was OE for the model year? That's at least more reasonable I think. I was just thinking any small business owner with a couple of trucks would rather throw on the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jake_blue
Wow! Learn something every day! That's really...

Wow! Learn something every day! That's really gotta suck for private vehicle owners because either way it's a big hit to the wallet.

Scales / inspection stations vary requirements according to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jake_blue
Yup, 26,000 is the weight range which separates...

Yup, 26,000 is the weight range which separates commercial and non-commercial vehicles. This would exempt a diesel pickup truck. There may be other qualifiers or exemptions but basically only RVs...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-06-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,208
Posted By jake_blue
Yup, virtually all Walmarts have the signs but it...

Yup, virtually all Walmarts have the signs but it depends on whether the city leans on them to enforce it.
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