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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
brokedown, does the outside get hot? Is this...

brokedown, does the outside get hot? Is this something I can keep stationary and fixed in my bus??
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
Thanks brokedown! I'm shopping away online...

Thanks brokedown! I'm shopping away online actually right now for a cooking system that's propane. Will look into the link you provided.

Propane just seems like the way I'd like to at least start...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
Marc, exactly. Approximately 10 minutes to steam...

Marc, exactly. Approximately 10 minutes to steam the veggies. Quinoa and some of the grains I cook are about 15-20 minutes.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
Wow. Very informative. Thanks for the...

Wow. Very informative. Thanks for the explanation! Makes sense.

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
So this isn't the first time I've read someone...

So this isn't the first time I've read someone saying that cooking with electricity lacks efficiency. May I ask why that is?

My figuring is that if I have solar panels and the sun is giving me...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
So I guess I just honestly didn't know, haha. A...

So I guess I just honestly didn't know, haha. A few people have recommended using propane for anything heating wise, but I am genuinely afraid of fire/flame, and I kinda don't really want to blow...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
Oh wow. Wow! Well if that's case... Shoot. I...

Oh wow. Wow! Well if that's case... Shoot. I should be more than fine.

I eat mostly plant based and while foods. So steaming veggies and cooking quinoa or buckwheat are my only needs for cooking....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
Would you say if I'm cooking for 1 hour a day...

Would you say if I'm cooking for 1 hour a day that a tank would last a couple weeks or even a month?

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,595
Posted By msearslive
Propane for Cooking?

Anyone have advice or input with regards to propane for cooking?

I won't need heat because I have no intention to be anywhere cold. If a cold front blew through where I was at, than so be it. I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By msearslive
I very much agree on the expensive part. Haha! I...

I very much agree on the expensive part. Haha! I can pay half at Sprint apparently but it seems to me that Verizon has the lead on the coverage.

I'm only paying $35 a month with my prepaid and it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By msearslive
Would love to hear any feedback! Send em over! ...

Would love to hear any feedback! Send em over!

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By msearslive
Hey thanks, Steve! I read a bunch online...

Hey thanks, Steve!

I read a bunch online lasterday, and it seems Verizon keeps coming up far and away as the leader. I'm not sure if I came across any consumer or professional expert reports that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-15-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By msearslive
Cell Phone Providers

I'm currently with a prepaid service because I've never really gone outside of Iowa much. Generally, not outside of my County for that matter.

Now that I'll be traveling full time and I'll be...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-23-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,256
Posted By msearslive
I did not know this. I actually really appreciate...

I did not know this. I actually really appreciate that feedback ha! That is something to reconsider then...

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
As I've stated many times at this point, I am NOT...

As I've stated many times at this point, I am NOT a smart man when it comes to technical or mechanical stuff. I would love to sit down with you and have a discussion. Unfortunately, everything you...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-23-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,952
Posted By msearslive
This discussion (to me) is absurdly interesting....

This discussion (to me) is absurdly interesting. I do mean that sincerely. I actually sit back and read all of this and I truly laugh out loud because it's just insane to me that taking a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-23-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,256
Posted By msearslive
I mean, we did think about the resale of it. We...

I mean, we did think about the resale of it. We really did. But then we figured, geez ... it's an older bus. We won't really have that traditional-style home anymore after May 1st when we take off -...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-23-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,256
Posted By msearslive
I would agree with you, but our situation will be...

I would agree with you, but our situation will be different. We're either going to donate the bus to another individual who is looking for a bus to start out in, or we planned on taking it to a junk...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
When we very first bought the bus, we bought that...

When we very first bought the bus, we bought that Nemo Helio LX with the foot pump. But, you'd have to heat the water and put it in there. We tried it and personally thought it was garbage. It only...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
Well I wouldn't be using it as a water heater....

Well I wouldn't be using it as a water heater. I'd be using it a holding tank only. It was just a thought. If it's a no-go, I trust you guys who are already living the life. I was just trying to be...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
So I just found a 40 gallon water heater than...

So I just found a 40 gallon water heater than someone is scrapping. The pictures show that it seems to be great condition. If I stripped it down to the core cylinder - do you think this could work...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
Oh wow. Ok. Hmm, well then I should go measure...

Oh wow. Ok. Hmm, well then I should go measure the top of my short bus length and width and then double it to get a rough idea of if that'll be 31' or what it ends up being.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
I think (super scary) that if I understood...

I think (super scary) that if I understood Roach's posts that it works this way in the scenario I'm considering:

In the back of the bus under where our bed will be located there will be a cold...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-23-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,256
Posted By msearslive
Marc: What would be your recommendation in...

Marc:

What would be your recommendation in the scenario that someone only intends to keep their first bus for 1-2 years? Would you still recommend ripping up the original subflooring and...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,603
Posted By msearslive
I've asked that previously. Haven't gotten any...

I've asked that previously. Haven't gotten any straight answer just yet, but hopefully someone will share some further insight on that. It was one of the concerns with having so much water in the...
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