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peakbus
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
03-15-2024, 08:22 PM
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Mesa Bus- The Other One
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13,370
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peakbus
It had a 545. I didn't swap it. Ended up...
It had a 545. I didn't swap it. Ended up selling when I found a newer bus for a great deal. The new owner is still driving it with the 545.
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
03-11-2024, 10:39 PM
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Thomas Vista question
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237
Posted By
peakbus
My 98 Vista was about 6'6" after removing the...
My 98 Vista was about 6'6" after removing the original plywood and rubber flooring. After installing 1" of foam insulation, 1/2" subfloor and 1/4" ceiling, I still had 6'4".
Build thread...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
02-07-2024, 05:26 PM
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Bikes inside short bus?
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1,984
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peakbus
I did almost exactly what desrtdog did. I have a...
I did almost exactly what desrtdog did. I have a w/c door on the passenger side that I load into with front wheels removed and attach with fork mounts attached to the floor. I use rubber straps to...
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Conversion General Discussions
01-31-2024, 06:14 PM
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4
Raised Bed electrics?
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419
Posted By
peakbus
I used a couple of linear actuators from Ebay to...
I used a couple of linear actuators from Ebay to adjust the level of my bed rather than trying to level the bus end to end. I hinged the bed frame at the rear of the bus and use the actuators to...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
01-24-2024, 04:14 PM
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Thomas Minotour Build
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2,947
Posted By
peakbus
Love the trolley style roof raise idea. I...
Love the trolley style roof raise idea. I considered that with mine but I have just enough height to stand with an inch to spare.
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
12-23-2023, 11:01 PM
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104
Guatemala bound
Views:
10,703
Posted By
peakbus
I forget, Did your bus come with the jail armor,...
I forget, Did your bus come with the jail armor, or is that an upgrade they gave you?!
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
12-21-2023, 12:00 PM
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104
Guatemala bound
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10,703
Posted By
peakbus
Wow! looks great! Much better than painting it...
Wow! looks great! Much better than painting it yourself!
Forum:
Heating, Cooling and Appliances
12-05-2023, 04:31 PM
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What’s Your Heater?
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1,726
Posted By
peakbus
I think you'll be happy to have the extra heat,...
I think you'll be happy to have the extra heat, given the damp PNW.
Forum:
Heating, Cooling and Appliances
12-05-2023, 04:04 PM
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What’s Your Heater?
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1,726
Posted By
peakbus
So Danjo, I see your heater is up for sale. ...
So Danjo, I see your heater is up for sale. What did you end up deciding to do for heat?
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
11-30-2023, 11:29 AM
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5
Foam board on outside of stairs
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571
Posted By
peakbus
I've considered doing the same, as well as for...
I've considered doing the same, as well as for some of the easier to reach floor areas as I only have 1/2" inside. Maybe cover the exposed side with metal panel or undercoat spray. I do like Ross's...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
11-28-2023, 10:36 PM
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6,479
Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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886,224
Posted By
peakbus
Saw this in person last year and on FB just now....
Saw this in person last year and on FB just now. For those of you who want a toy hauler.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1300168364015727/
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
11-28-2023, 01:49 PM
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30
What’s Your Heater?
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1,726
Posted By
peakbus
I have an approximately 120 sf interior and live...
I have an approximately 120 sf interior and live in N Idaho (near Canada, eh?) at 200' elevation. 2" spray foam insulation but only 1/2" foam floor insulation. Original window but insulated...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
11-27-2023, 11:00 PM
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42
The Dominic
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3,867
Posted By
peakbus
Love the shower and skylight!
Love the shower and skylight!
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
11-19-2023, 09:53 PM
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42
The Dominic
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3,867
Posted By
peakbus
Paint looks great! That is much the same route I...
Paint looks great! That is much the same route I took except I rented an airless sprayer and the paint did not flow after the 1st few strokes. after much stress and angst, I ended up rolling but...
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Plumbing, Water and Waste
11-17-2023, 06:02 PM
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I want a normal toilet…
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2,903
Posted By
peakbus
This!! If you get your hands muddy, what...
This!!
If you get your hands muddy, what works better- wiping them off with paper towels or rinsing them with water? It's just water! It's an external wash, not an enema! Guess what- you...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-17-2023, 04:31 PM
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14
Uninsulated wood floor
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1,124
Posted By
peakbus
1/2" poly-iso insulation, 1/2" Birch ply. I can...
1/2" poly-iso insulation, 1/2" Birch ply. I can stand up straight on my cold feet. Slippers work and we get by fine, but we don't live aboard.
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
11-15-2023, 05:31 PM
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119
Unimog 404 bus conversion
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20,052
Posted By
peakbus
Did I saw "Wow!" yet? Amazing...
Did I saw "Wow!" yet? Amazing planning/fabricating. So impressed your daughter is such a great helper.
Yes, that curvy Girardin body is a pain to work around.
Here is a template I made for a...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-30-2023, 11:23 PM
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42
The Dominic
Views:
3,867
Posted By
peakbus
Wow- I like what you've shown so far!
Wow- I like what you've shown so far!
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
10-29-2023, 02:46 PM
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7
AITA?, Skoolie edition
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1,383
Posted By
peakbus
Wow, you were not wrong. I helped a similarly...
Wow, you were not wrong.
I helped a similarly unprepared friend sail down the coast of OR-CA. While it was an incredible trip, I and another friend were amazed at the lack of prep for an offshore...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-26-2023, 07:48 PM
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144
Tejon #7 - 1990 Crown Supercoach
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20,367
Posted By
peakbus
Awesome! Isn't great when you go from project to...
Awesome! Isn't great when you go from project to play mode in your bus? We find ourselves through Missoula a fair bit going to shows in Bonner. Unfortunately, camping options nearby are sparse.
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
09-20-2023, 11:40 AM
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104
Guatemala bound
Views:
10,703
Posted By
peakbus
Their painting skills beat mine! Will be so cool...
Their painting skills beat mine! Will be so cool to see the finished product!
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-31-2023, 12:25 AM
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119
Unimog 404 bus conversion
Views:
20,052
Posted By
peakbus
The fiberglass on my Girardin is not very smooth...
The fiberglass on my Girardin is not very smooth either. Bus builders-not boat builders:rofl:
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-30-2023, 03:03 PM
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184
2011 Girardin G5 HC Bus Build
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25,588
Posted By
peakbus
Contact Girardin. I was able to give them my VIN...
Contact Girardin. I was able to give them my VIN and they sent me schematics as well as some other details.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-28-2023, 10:40 AM
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5
To 4x4 convert for snow or not necessary?
Views:
660
Posted By
peakbus
Is it a cutaway van body or a full size? I had a...
Is it a cutaway van body or a full size? I had a 5 window Thomas that would spin tires on flat grass but my cutaway bus on an E450 chassis does pretty well on the little bit of snow I've been on. ...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-28-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies:
119
Unimog 404 bus conversion
Views:
20,052
Posted By
peakbus
This is a puzzle for sure. But you've got the...
This is a puzzle for sure. But you've got the skills to pull it off!
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