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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-16-2022, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By Epomethius
There would be 2 regular doors in the front. Like...

There would be 2 regular doors in the front. Like a box van in the attached image; the left image is my pretty typical bus. Then the walk in door would be where the bow-most window now is.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-16-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By Epomethius
Anyone add the passenger door back to a cutaway?

I want to add the passenger seat back in, replace the skoolie window with a regular door and move the school bus door to the first passenger window. Any tips or photos?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-31-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Epomethius
Thank you for the good news Drew. The...

Thank you for the good news Drew.

The berkey makes for a comment worthy improvement to the water taste vs tap or through a cheap in-line filter.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-31-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Epomethius
I’m counting on a pair of berkey filters in a...

I’m counting on a pair of berkey filters in a kitchen container and have been using the setup for some months. The berkey stats looked better and more complete when that was the mission. Water tastes...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-30-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
Back at it after another forever distraction. I...

Back at it after another forever distraction. I roughed in the stove and sink counter. The nearer hole is for the Webasto diesel cooktop.
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Here’s the toilet so far. There’ll be a bus boy...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
The bus has a Dana 70 hd differential, which...

The bus has a Dana 70 hd differential, which means part 70 and part 80. And no limited slips made which fit. That’s boring!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-09-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
The bus is at Pete’s gear shop to get the...

The bus is at Pete’s gear shop to get the emergency brake fixed at last, new brake pads and as recommended a Yukon dura grip limited slip. Peter said a detroit trutrak wouldn’t engage in reverse And...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-18-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
Joe, That tire rack looks nice. Alas there are...

Joe, That tire rack looks nice. Alas there are cross beams and the muffler would be kinda near and with space under the bed it all added up to the spare stays inside.


How come 4x4 vs rear...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-18-2020, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,043
Posted By Epomethius
I have a chevrolet collins, same ballpark maybe....

I have a chevrolet collins, same ballpark maybe. On the scale at the dump and mostly empty was 9600 lbs.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-17-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
Cabinet doors staying in place have been a...

Cabinet doors staying in place have been a challenge on many forest roads. I started with tying the handles together; next cheap latches like on a fence door that made me think it was a prison...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-15-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
At last the unexpected house repairs are at a...

At last the unexpected house repairs are at a pause! Today I scraped and secured the plywood behind the driver's seat as it'll be supporting one of the counter ends, the one with the sink, which is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,341
Posted By Epomethius
Pretty finicky basically and able to make it just...

Pretty finicky basically and able to make it just so. For instance, the cut away fits in a parking spot; I have 65 gallons carrying capacity; easily fits 2 mountain bikes inside; etc. Don’t need the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,914
Posted By Epomethius
I shower on the middle step surrounded by a...

I shower on the middle step surrounded by a shower curtain that is my door sun screen at other times. It’s made for water.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-29-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
I’ll start with the basics re cooling. Makes...

I’ll start with the basics re cooling. Makes sense.

I noticed the cabinets on the drivers side cover a built in strip for seatbelts or, obviously, cabinet support. That means take them down to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-29-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,489
Posted By Epomethius
I have a cutaway which means super small so keep...

I have a cutaway which means super small so keep in mind I have mini config. Upon the completion of my last trip of 7 weeks I was so tired of crossing the bed, a full size mattress that goes across...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-23-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
That's a great place to get a number. We...

That's a great place to get a number.


We have nearly the same engine from what I've read; different only because of the tune programmed somewhere. That your understanding? I have heat issues on...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-22-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
I moved (remade is more accurate) the cabinets so...

I moved (remade is more accurate) the cabinets so the unfinished ones are on the same side; white ones haven’t moved. This is to let me stand in the commode suite. I’m attaching to the wall and roof...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-17-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
Ordered this tank, to go on the driver's side...

Ordered this tank, to go on the driver's side under the bed. Pretty cool to finally be needing it almost. https://www.icondirect.com/jayco-fresh-water-tank-wt3618-40-gal-0219279/


Regarding...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-16-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
Hello! I finished a terrific 6 week trip from...

Hello! I finished a terrific 6 week trip from Colorado through NM to San Diego and then north to the Bay arriving in mid feb, spending extra time in Tucson and San Diego. Lots of riding, great to get...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
After a long time laying under and much measuring...

After a long time laying under and much measuring it looks like the right idea is to move the muffler to behind the driver’s rear wheels so I can really get the tire up close to the floor.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
I’m looking for photos / info on undermounting a...

I’m looking for photos / info on undermounting a spare tire in a cutaway. Any leads?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-13-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
New batteries are in, the fridge is running and...

New batteries are in, the fridge is running and I’m eating fresh food again. I went to a number of places and happily was referred to Tim, who was terrific and appreciates custom done. Here are some...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-11-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
The batteries are in. Construction on the road!...

The batteries are in. Construction on the road! Next up is the hookup itself. Photos are taken while standing outside the wheelchair lift door. I ended up with 6 bolts holding the super strut beams....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-11-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,643
Posted By Epomethius
Alas I’ve not tackled the ceiling. Also I’m quite...

Alas I’ve not tackled the ceiling. Also I’m quite a hack. x50 when it comes to metal. What do you plan on doing once removed?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-09-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 30,190
Posted By Epomethius
Great tip for sams club or Costco. Costco is 145...

Great tip for sams club or Costco. Costco is 145 miles out of the way, however sams has them here and has a daily membership. Plus paying for cores the total is $245 for a pair of 6v 215 ah...
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