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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By mikej42
I plan to have a lot of my storage on the roof....

I plan to have a lot of my storage on the roof. Also, I figure that maintenance would be an issue as well.


I guess that I felt that it would just make things safer for when I do have to go up...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By mikej42
Non-slip roof

I need a recommendation for a good non-slip paint or paint additive that is proven to work on the roof of a skoolie.


I am afraid of heights and I would like to ensure that at least my footing is...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 02-21-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By mikej42
Rowena :: 2002 International 3800 Conventional

Rowena :: 2002 International 3800 Conventional (2017-10-22 03:42:52)
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-05-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,068
Posted By mikej42
Hey there, just noticed this thread. Welcome...

Hey there, just noticed this thread.

Welcome to the skoolie life!

I'm from the OC myself and I decided to move to Yucca Valley, where things are much easier...and cheaper.

I had all kinds of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-06-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By mikej42
Nedd help with power system small details

Here is the power setup I am envisioning for my 2002 International 3800.


https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/19988-albums1345-picture24444.jpg

I hope to keep the home batts charged with...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-06-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,048
Posted By mikej42
Can you provide info on where you were able to...

Can you provide info on where you were able to find a replacement key switch?


I need to replace mine.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,924
Posted By mikej42
I've removed all but six of my windows and am...

I've removed all but six of my windows and am filling them with a plywood "sandwich".

This consists of 2x4 struts inside the window frames and plywood panels attached to the outside and full...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-01-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By mikej42
These guys are relatively new to the scene, but...

These guys are relatively new to the scene, but they have a good track record so far.

https://skoolieinsurance.com/

Personally, I got insured through AAA. They've got me on basic liability for...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By mikej42
Since they are a full blown dealership they can...

Since they are a full blown dealership they can set you up with a 90 license.

If your state doesn't charge sales tax on vehicles you can get the tax refunded to you when you register in your...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By mikej42
Check out AAA Bus Sales, Inc. in Phoenix,...

Check out AAA Bus Sales, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona.

They may have what you are looking for. I paid way less than that for a 2002 International Conventional with the T444e engine.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 32,560
Posted By mikej42
I would love to see any specs you might have on...

I would love to see any specs you might have on how you built that, I'd really like to save the $500 to $1,000 needed for a pre-built.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 32,560
Posted By mikej42
Personally I want to go compost because I want to...

Personally I want to go compost because I want to use what I expel.

It is possible to create a pretty darned good fertilizer if you go green with your composting (i.e. no chemicals).

Plus I...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-23-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,907
Posted By mikej42
Oh congrats! Good to hear, now you have some...

Oh congrats! Good to hear, now you have some leeway to find a permanent solution.

It kind of seems that is the norm when we first get started, lots of bandaids until we find that perfect healing...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-23-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,907
Posted By mikej42
He registered it as a pleasure craft, similar to...

He registered it as a pleasure craft, similar to an RV.

Never utter the word 'commercial' to any insurance or DMV agents. It is not a commercial vehicle anymore once you start the conversion.

I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By mikej42
Well, things have changed dramatically for me. I...

Well, things have changed dramatically for me. I was kicked out of the place I was in, rather rudely and without warning.

I had to very nervously spend a night in the Target parking lot.

So I...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-23-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,752
Posted By mikej42
Try these guys: ...

Try these guys:

https://skoolieinsurance.com/

They were ready to get me basic liability over the phone with just some pictures to prove that the bus was being modified.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-23-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,907
Posted By mikej42
I'd really advise going in and talking to an...

I'd really advise going in and talking to an agent face to face, either at AAA or another insurance agency.

It seems to make a big difference, or at least it did for me.

Also, check out these...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-23-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,907
Posted By mikej42
Me: "Yes" "Basically, I've stripped down...

Me:

"Yes"
"Basically, I've stripped down the bus parts and started on the walls"
"Not at this time"
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-18-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By mikej42
Any type of internet will do fine for my work,...

Any type of internet will do fine for my work, mostly emailing things.

My gaming on the other hand would suffer without high speed.

But gaming is optional at this point.

I already have an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-18-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By mikej42
Oh, god no, I was on the other side of Joshua...

Oh, god no, I was on the other side of Joshua Tree from the Salton Sea.

A place called Wonderland Valley.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-18-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,839
Posted By mikej42
Wow, thank you for the great info. This is...

Wow, thank you for the great info.

This is exactly the type of thing that I was having trouble figuring out.

Looks like I will be in the market for a gaming laptop soon.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-18-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By mikej42
I spent two days in Yucca Valley this week and...

I spent two days in Yucca Valley this week and while it definitely seems more promising than here, I still couldn't find anyone willing to let me rent space.

I may have to get a loan and buy my...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-17-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,839
Posted By mikej42
Yeah, I found that device after I posted. I will...

Yeah, I found that device after I posted. I will definitely give that a go.



Depending on what results I get from the aforementioned device, I will probably have to go that route.

I'm mainly...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-17-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By mikej42
I am getting desperate

Ok, I am about 1/3 of the way through my build and I am losing my perfect build location because people are jerks.

Can anyone help me find a place where I can live on my bus and continue the build...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-17-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,839
Posted By mikej42
Solar for gaming

So I am trying to determine how much wattage I will need from my solar system in order to run my gaming pc.

According to a website that measures power consumption, my pc requires at least 390...
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