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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
09-24-2022, 06:38 PM
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RV Digital Thermostat
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schoolbuscraig
RV Digital Thermostat
Hello all! I have a Suburban SF-35Q furnace in my Skoolie. I want to replace my current analog T-Stat with a digital one. Does any one have a recommendation for a stat that is a 2 wire connection...
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Skoolie Life
07-20-2022, 08:23 PM
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Skoolie roundup camping weekend
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schoolbuscraig
Skoolie roundup camping weekend
Hello everyone, I wanted everyone to be aware of Midwest (Indiana) Skoolie and meet up group from Facebook is having a meet up this week at Chain O Lakes state park in Albion, In. At the last count...
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Plumbing, Water and Waste
07-17-2022, 06:22 PM
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Pressure tank/Accumulator
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schoolbuscraig
Thanks for the input, I figured it can’t hurt!
Thanks for the input, I figured it can’t hurt!
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Plumbing, Water and Waste
07-17-2022, 04:49 PM
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Pressure tank/Accumulator
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schoolbuscraig
Pressure tank/Accumulator
I have looked at past posts/ threads and I didn’t get much info. How many people are using a accumulator/pressure bladder system on there bus, and how does it work? I am mid build and I am ready to...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
06-24-2022, 04:42 AM
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Insurance through Progressive!
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schoolbuscraig
Maybe it is different state to state. It is...
Maybe it is different state to state. It is tilted as an RV
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
06-23-2022, 09:21 PM
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Insurance through Progressive!
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schoolbuscraig
Insurance through Progressive!
Today I got full coverage insurance from a local small town agent that sells progressive insurance. $328 per year. My build is not done, I need to move it to replace the leaking fuel tank. I told the...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-12-2022, 05:59 PM
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Synthetic oil in dt 466 e
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schoolbuscraig
What are you trying to accomplish? Better cold...
What are you trying to accomplish? Better cold starts or fuel mileage? I have conventional oil in my MBE with 117k. I wouldn’t think of changing the oil to a synthetic or a blend with this many...
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Conversion General Discussions
03-12-2022, 05:34 PM
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1986 B60 mirrors
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schoolbuscraig
Check out Unity Bus Parts, they have a vast...
Check out Unity Bus Parts, they have a vast selection of mirrors
https://www.unityparts.com/
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-27-2022, 09:11 PM
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Have I lost my mind?
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schoolbuscraig
Welcome to skoolie family! Hopefully being from...
Welcome to skoolie family! Hopefully being from North Carolina you shouldn’t have to deal with much rust. Keep the dream going!
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-27-2022, 09:03 PM
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Long Term Planning
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schoolbuscraig
Welcome, the skoolie build is a long haul...
Welcome, the skoolie build is a long haul project! Good luck my friend!
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Brake Systems and Air Brakes
02-27-2022, 08:39 AM
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Air Brake Issues
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schoolbuscraig
The pins in the clevis at you slack adjusters...
The pins in the clevis at you slack adjusters could also be an issue. If they are seized the push rod might not be able to move. Block the wheels and have someone release the park brake, while you...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-27-2022, 08:21 AM
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List of Bus Yards & Graveyards
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schoolbuscraig
River Valley Recycling in Kankakee, Il They...
River Valley Recycling in Kankakee, Il
They have a great selection of truck and bus parts.
https://www.rivervalleyrecycling.net/trucks
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
10-06-2021, 08:20 PM
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Is an LPG skoolie a bad idea?
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schoolbuscraig
I just seen this post. I work on these buses...
I just seen this post. I work on these buses every day, the 6.8l with the Roush system is fantastic. It might be a little harder to find LP in some places, but others it’s not terrible. There is a...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
05-20-2021, 05:53 PM
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City Bus conversion with CNG
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schoolbuscraig
CNG is great, but the tank replacement is very...
CNG is great, but the tank replacement is very expensive! You can’t rectify tanks
There are fewer places to fuel CNG than other alternative fuels.
https://afdc.energy.gov/stations/#/find/nearest...
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Skoolie Owners Registry
09-28-2020, 10:36 AM
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Fayre Lylith :: 2000 Freightliner Thomas
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schoolbuscraig
Very cool bus! Good luck with your build.
Very cool bus! Good luck with your build.
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-26-2020, 07:39 PM
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Tire help
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schoolbuscraig
A good alignment technician, will check the...
A good alignment technician, will check the chassis before proceeding with an alignment! Two things they make money off selling parts and they also don’t want you coming back in 3 days with a...
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
09-13-2020, 06:29 AM
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Need help with coolant!
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schoolbuscraig
The coolant needs to meet spec 93k217 Peak...
The coolant needs to meet spec 93k217
Peak final charge global is the proper coolant! Old World Industries is the manufacturer for Detroit, the same company that makes Peak!
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
09-13-2020, 06:06 AM
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*** 2005 freightliner mb906 owners manual ***
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schoolbuscraig
The owner’s manual with not have much mechanical...
The owner’s manual with not have much mechanical info in it. The engine is it own manual, it is only online through the DDE! You must have a login to DTNA (Daimler Truck North America). Each section...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-12-2020, 04:53 PM
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Is this bus beyond salvation?
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Posted By
schoolbuscraig
I would be more concerned of the corrosion on the...
I would be more concerned of the corrosion on the frame rails. Look at the rear spring hangers, from the factory they are riveted on. Those holes rot out and the springs and rear axle can shift. The...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
07-05-2020, 06:13 AM
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2001 DT466E blue smoke, loss of power after accelerating
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schoolbuscraig
You stated it had a ICP code? Did anyone’...
You stated it had a ICP code? Did anyone’ investigate that DTC? When was oil last changed? Like another poster shared he had a similar problem, as the oil thinned out with temperature the injectors...
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Conversion General Discussions
03-29-2020, 06:21 AM
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Henry's Tropicool, and how I learned to dislike it...
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33,693
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schoolbuscraig
I am not a big fan either, the white Tropicool I...
I am not a big fan either, the white Tropicool I coated my roof with looks dirty all of the time. Good luck with your leak!
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Conversion General Discussions
03-29-2020, 06:15 AM
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Looking for a new drivers seat for my bus
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Posted By
schoolbuscraig
Look for a conversation van at your local junk...
Look for a conversation van at your local junk yards, you might find something that will fit your seat riser, or a seat with its own base. You could also check with RV surplus places. I found several...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
12-14-2019, 05:37 PM
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Two alternators? Anybody doing this?
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5,946
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schoolbuscraig
Do you know what alternator you currently have?...
Do you know what alternator you currently have? You might have enough charging capacity to charge your whole bus, an isolation switch is a great idea for circuit protection. I thought about the...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-16-2019, 07:46 PM
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Body panel parts.
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schoolbuscraig
The make quality replacement parts, I have priced...
The make quality replacement parts, I have priced my side panels from them, the were $140 each and $175 for UPS.
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-16-2019, 05:47 PM
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How can we decode VIN's
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11,021
Posted By
schoolbuscraig
What are trying to decode? Are you looking for...
What are trying to decode? Are you looking for build sheet or just to know chassis data?
You can use the body number for a Bluebird using the vantage...
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