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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-14-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,341
Posted By wrenchtech
My bus is already titled in my name in Wisconsin....

My bus is already titled in my name in Wisconsin. I paid sales tax to Wisconsin when I titled it there. Am I correct in assuming that I will not have any tax due if I apply for Vermont registration?...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 09-06-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,586
Posted By wrenchtech
Just for the record, the C7 in my Thomas...

Just for the record, the C7 in my Thomas Saf-t-Liner is listed as meeting all emission standards in force on 11/2006 the month in which it was produced. The bus it’s self is designated as a 2008...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 09-06-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,586
Posted By wrenchtech
The C7 also has a larger oil pump and water pump...

The C7 also has a larger oil pump and water pump than the 3126 model which preceded it. These are two factors which would normally tend to improve engine cooling. Also worth noting, the high...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 09-06-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,586
Posted By wrenchtech
Interesting Facts About the C7 Engine and Possible Improvements

My neighbor has a 2008 Thomas Saf-T-Liner powered by a Mercedes engine. He recently removed the diesel particulate filter (DPF) from his exhaust system to have it professionally cleaned. That is a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-25-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,593
Posted By wrenchtech
There is no escaping the laws of thermodynamics....

There is no escaping the laws of thermodynamics. Without good insulation you will be heating the outdoors. My Wisconsin based bus has 1-1/2” inches of rigid foam board insulation held down with with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-16-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,310
Posted By wrenchtech
As a former semi truck driver I have to go for...

As a former semi truck driver I have to go for the air ride seat. The best trucks in the class eight category have triple air ride. They have air ride suspension, the cab is isolated with air...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-15-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,593
Posted By wrenchtech
I think you need to have extremely good...

I think you need to have extremely good insulation underneath your in-floor hydronic heating installation. Residential building codes call for R30 under floors which are exposed to the exterior....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-10-2021, 12:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By wrenchtech
The manufacturer’s literature for this furnace...

The manufacturer’s literature for this furnace has a chart that lists the jets they recommend for different altitudes by.1000’ increments I have had a digital manometer since a few years ago when I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-09-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,747
Posted By wrenchtech
Do you know anybody who’s trying to do that? I’m...

Do you know anybody who’s trying to do that? I’m working on this.

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-09-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,747
Posted By wrenchtech
I will have to check it out. I just assumed it...

I will have to check it out. I just assumed it was a Sealed beam unit.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-09-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,747
Posted By wrenchtech
Any Recommendations for DOT Legal LED Headlights?

I am thinking more specifically of the possibility of using the 7 inch round headlights that can be found in the late-model Jeep Wrangler. I want.to replace the factory units in my 2008 Thomas...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-09-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By wrenchtech
By the way, I paid $250 for the furnace. I’ve...

By the way, I paid $250 for the furnace. I’ve purchased a couple other furnaces in the past. This one is by far the cleanest. It is from a house where the folks had the unit serviced regularly. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-09-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By wrenchtech
Thanks shaymcquaid! Right now heat just...

Thanks shaymcquaid!

Right now heat just blasts out of the top of the furnace. I have a plenum that needs a little re-sizing. When I get that sorted out I am going to run a duct up the length of...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-09-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By wrenchtech
A New Furnace for My 40’ Bus

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I just finished upgrading my furnace from a 40,000 BTU, 80% efficient residential unit, to a 60,000 BTU 90% efficient unit. It’s massive...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-13-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,960
Posted By wrenchtech
I insulated my floor last summer and then lived...

I insulated my floor last summer and then lived in my bus through a Wisconsin winter. I installed a continuous layer of 1 1/2 inch rigid insulating board and then screwed some 1” x 2-1/2” sleepers...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-11-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,922
Posted By wrenchtech
I bought two identical high spec buses from...

I bought two identical high spec buses from eastern Colorado, that proved to be the deal of the century. When I got them back to Wisconsin, I sold the better of the two and made enough of a profit to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,922
Posted By wrenchtech
If you use cheese wagon‘s method for determining...

If you use cheese wagon‘s method for determining where the Rust Belt states are you will miss out on two of the finest states for buying rust free vehicles. Those being Oregon and Washington. I have...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 10-10-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,672
Posted By wrenchtech
How to Keep Water Tanks From Freezing

I’m getting ready to do some plumbing in my bus. I want to get a shower going in a big hurry. I am planning to use a light duty tankless water heater. There are two things I’m concerned about.
...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-05-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,596
Posted By wrenchtech
I hadn’t thought of that. It would be interesting...

I hadn’t thought of that. It would be interesting to see what kind of gain you’d get with that. I’m heading out west as soon as I get my bus insulated. I think tire chains and real traction tires are...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-05-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,596
Posted By wrenchtech
Thinking about traction tires and chains

My bus came with rib tires on the drive axle. Every commercial truck I ever drove in winter weather had traction tires. Anybody ever tried driving a bigger bus in snowy conditions with rib tires in...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-16-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By wrenchtech
[QUOTE=cadillackid;406000]minisplits are the best...

[QUOTE=cadillackid;406000]minisplits are the best option for humidity control , they will lower their fan speeds before lowering the compressor speed.. the result is ice cold air whiuch removes...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-16-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By wrenchtech
I'm thinking this might be an issue that has not...

I'm thinking this might be an issue that has not gotten that much attention. I'm thinking about HVAC issues from the perspective of someone who would be living in their bus. As I gain more and more...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-16-2020, 03:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By wrenchtech
A question on managing humidity with air-conditioning

I was wondering about people‘s experiences with running their air conditioners during the summer months in humid climates while stationary (as opposed to when in motion). Were you able to control...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-05-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,106
Posted By wrenchtech
Yes, I am planning to do that next week. I...

Yes, I am planning to do that next week.

I think I'm going to paint the new plywood with catalyzed polyester resin, the type commonly used in fiberglass and automotive fillers. I might even lay...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-03-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,048
Posted By wrenchtech
What did you use to seal your plywood? I’m...

What did you use to seal your plywood? I’m thinking of two-part polyester resin. At $35 a gallon, it is cheaper than polyurethane floor sealer, and probably better for waterproofing. Although it...
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