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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-17-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Condensation

So today was the first day we were in the bus with our electric heaters and no air conditioner running. It hit 39 degrees last night. While it is not much, we had some condensation on the windows. I...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 08-10-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,427
Posted By lee.wissmiller
1994 Chevrolet P30 break question

So today I had some brake fun. I had to slam on the brakes very hard to keep from hitting a car in East St Louis. Immediately afterwards, my brakes pretty much stopped working. My plan is to look at...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-26-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,354
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Free

Free included the Utilities.

Unfortunately shower and bathroom were not on site, so we spent a little to travel to those.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-26-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,354
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Casinos RV Parks

So we stayed last night at a casino (Downstream Resort in Joplin, Mo), and apparently with a card (which you can get free in the casino) you get free nights. The Schoolie was not an issue at all. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-22-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,298
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Converting windows to double pane

So I know windows are a major source of heat/cool transfer when trying to heat/cool these. A friend suggested basically creating a faux double pane by getting appropriate glass, placing a frame with...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-10-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,859
Posted By lee.wissmiller
A/C and Insulation

I have a 16' mini bus and moved into it Monday. Biggest issue is heat. And we are near Kansas City (high 80s low 90s now). It will get cool enough (71 degrees) to function at about 10PM. My wife dogs...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,680
Posted By lee.wissmiller
@peakbus: This insulation is not like that which...

@peakbus: This insulation is not like that which you posted. What you posted has air bubbles between the layers of foil. this does not it has actual insulation between the layers.

Having fully...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-08-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Jacking up Bus

I am a larger guy and can not easily fit under my bus (which is a short bus). I am considering jacking it up to get underneath it nd am trying to decide what is necessary to safely lift it.

Would...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-08-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Prodex

Curious why everyone is going with Foam Board or Blown insulation. I found this (https://www.insulation4less.com/default.aspx - PRODEX) which claims to be specifically for metal buildings, and have a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,680
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Question Prodex Insulation

So I have been reading up on insulation and I have a question:

If foam board Insulation has an R value in the 3-6 range per inch and blown foam has a slightly higher R value, has anyone found...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-04-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,376
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Seat bolts

So I am going through seat removal to do some of the floor work. The first two seats came off pretty easy (if you can call hammer and long bar sockets easy). The last few (of which there seem to be...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-04-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Makes sense

It is a dog nose then and a puller. It has about 5’ in front of the driver for the engine compartment (including the dash space). It will also be pulling our Fiat 500L behind as a travel vehicle at...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Wissmiller Bus is my title so far

Truthfully just starting our process. I have watched a bunch of videos and noticed a few things that I have questions about.

1. Is tearing the interior metal and flooring out nevessary? I would...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-04-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Engine is a V8, truthfully I am looking up what a...

Engine is a V8, truthfully I am looking up what a dogs nose and pusher is, I do not easily know what the transmission is except that it is an Automatic.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-02-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By lee.wissmiller
Hi from Southwest Missouri

I am Lee Wissmiller. My wife and I are planning our first skoolie, with a relatively short bus. She is worried about driving a larger bus. Our bus used to be a police bus, and it is 24' in length...
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