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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-14-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,009
Posted By Skip
Re: Where did your bus serve and where is it now?

Our 89 Thomas was an elementary school bus in the Hillsboro School District, OR (near Portland) and was sold to an international dealership a few months before we bought it, with just under 68k miles...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-14-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,727
Posted By Skip
Re: "Terrapin" the 1989 Thomas

Redbear, I'll try to draw up a floor plan soon, were still debating on some things

But on a different note, we got insurance today! with progressive for only $214/year for liability :mrgreen:...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-11-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,339
Posted By Skip
Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..

I have some hose that looks something like this, but I thought it would be a bad idea to have it a few inches away from the burner.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-11-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,339
Posted By Skip
Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..

Wouldn't the rubber melt that close to the burner?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-11-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,339
Posted By Skip
Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..

Does anyone know if its possible to buy flared copper tubing, or would I have to flare it myself?


Or is there another type of heat resistant tubing I could use to replace the one in this stove?
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-08-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,073
Posted By Skip
Re: Looking for Skoolie, complete or partial.

Craigslist! :mrgreen:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-08-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,336
Posted By Skip
Re: Mexico experience? HELP! ASAP.

I crossed the border at Nogales, AZ last year in a Winnebago with 8 other people, and they didn't even ask for our passports, just the driver of the vehicle (which we switched right in front of them...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 01-08-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,961
Posted By Skip
Re: Do I have Air Brakes?

No, no, no, no, and no I don't have any of these things..

Thanks for not calling me a dumbass Bansil, I didn't realize it was that obvious. :mrgreen:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-08-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,421
Posted By Skip
Re: Off-grid traveling family dreams

You guys are gonna scare 'em off just with your bickering :D
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 01-08-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,961
Posted By Skip
Do I have Air Brakes?

I have a 72 passenger 1989 GMC Thomas with a 366, and I thought it had air brakes untill my cousin (who drives fire trucks for a living) took a look and told me I don't have air brakes, but the next...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-07-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,339
Posted By Skip
60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..

I was given this old LP stove from a friend..

And I cant figure out why theres 2 different sized copper lines running out of the back of the stove to the propane tank :? (which were cut off at...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-07-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,727
Posted By Skip
Re: "Terrapin" the 1989 Thomas

I just went with 3/4" xps foam board, with 1/2" osb. Ill be bolting the corners of the osb to the steel before we drive anywhere.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-07-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By Skip
Re: Wood-Powered Hot Water

Hahaha yeah ..that's what I thought too
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By Skip
Re: Wood-Powered Hot Water

Yea my friend did exactly that for the bathtub in his green house, and if you walk in the front door at the wrong time you could be covered in boiling water that spews out of the pressure release...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By Skip
Re: Wood-Powered Hot Water

It's thermosyphoning.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By Skip
Re: Wood-Powered Hot Water

The same way you always do. Not sure how the one in the picture works, but it's not gravity. The coil is below the tank. In really simple terms, as long as the water that is cold goes through...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By Skip
Wood-Powered Hot Water

Does anyone have experience with heating a water tank with a wood stove?

I found this picture on google..


How would you get the hot water to the sink? ..gravity?

Any experiences would be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-04-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,727
Posted By Skip
Re: "Terrapin" the 1989 Thomas

That rubber is no joke! :shock:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-03-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,727
Posted By Skip
Re: "Terrapin" the 1989 Thomas

Hardwood floors... eventually
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-02-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,727
Posted By Skip
Re: "Terrapin" the 1989 Thomas

So I've gathered up some funds and I'm going to insulate soon! :D


I'm just insulating the floor for now, I plan on using 3/4" iOS foam board, with 1/2" OSB on top, and I wanted some opinions...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-02-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,519
Posted By Skip
Re: Yellow bus illegal where?

I bought my 89 Thomas in Portland from the school district and drove it across the state of OR and half way down into CA, and had no problems (even with the school district name/stop sign/lights and...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-02-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,373
Posted By Skip
Re: Larger(55 gallon) composting toilets for mobile use?

JDecker,

I agree the traffic cone is definitely some rednecks invention :? , but I figured the picture could give some inspiration. Also, on the other note, i think that if you are planning on put...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-01-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,673
Posted By Skip
Re: Ceiling Rib Strength

I plan on having it rest on some supports, just like the picture. And only having the blankets and pillows on the bed while its up.

Also when it's in the raised position I want it to fit snug into...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-31-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,673
Posted By Skip
Re: Ceiling Rib Strength

..then I can still use the back door :D
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-31-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,673
Posted By Skip
Re: Ceiling Rib Strength

I'm thinking of a hanging bed.. Like a queen size mattress on a flat piece of plywood with 2x4s or maybe 4x4s for extra support, and a thick rope tied to each corner. The pulleys would be attached to...
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