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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-31-2021, 03:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By FreedomPanda
Best types of heating?

Just moved to Montana, and will be living in my Skoolie for the first year while I build. I’ll be going through one winter in my bus, and I have a wood stove (the Hobbit), but am looking for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Oscar, that’s a good catch! Although, it was...

Oscar, that’s a good catch! Although, it was filled with diesel. The pumps I used have diesel on the left, unleaded on the right, and share the same face. ����
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Ross, I ran it for a bit, and I’m going to fill...

Ross, I ran it for a bit, and I’m going to fill it with about 5 gallons of diesel before doing anything else...the gauge says “empty,” although I’m not sure that’s correct. But just to be safe!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
You did it! It started right up! The “starter...

You did it! It started right up! The “starter button.” Who freakin’ knew???

THANK YOU!

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Now, the funny this is that after I turned the bus off, the right windshield wiper is still going...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Also, I’ll look for those...and I’ll try that....

Also, I’ll look for those...and I’ll try that. Just having a “start” button is a bit of a revelation!

Not much is marked well on the dash or the back, but I’ll go look now...I just lowered the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Ok, I’m finding a potential way to get around the...

Ok, I’m finding a potential way to get around the photo issue...I just posted a photo of that panel you’re talking about on my Instagram, if you have it...FreedomPanda. It’s in the most recent post...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Ok, I’ve forgotten it already! And it...

Ok, I’ve forgotten it already!

And it didn’t crank over from the front. How would I start it from the rear?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By FreedomPanda
I built down, using L brackets that I attached to...

I built down, using L brackets that I attached to the under frame openings, and laid about 1/5” wood paneling in them like a cradle. I added 2” insulation, and filled the gaps with insulating gap...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
I took a photo of the switches, but now I can’t...

I took a photo of the switches, but now I can’t remember how to post them here. I’m truly hopeless ����
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Thanks for the reply, RVT! Only the...

Thanks for the reply, RVT!

Only the electrical was working. I had flipped the switches in the rear and when I walked up to the front, saw the interior driver fans running, and the buzzer buzzing....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-19-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,309
Posted By FreedomPanda
Hi Ryan! I noticed this thread you started...

Hi Ryan!

I noticed this thread you started on your bus, and I replied way back 😆 I’m having issues starting my bus...what’s the process to start yours? It’s been 4 years and I’m not sure I’m...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By FreedomPanda
Bus not starting...help?

Hi everyone!

I have a 1972 Gillig pusher, 35’. She’s only been started about 5 times since I bought her, and the last time was 4 years ago.

I bought two new batteries last week. They’re wired...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-02-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,777
Posted By FreedomPanda
Hi Ashley, welcome to the family! Sounds...

Hi Ashley, welcome to the family!

Sounds like you have made a pretty good choice that will blend with & enhance your lifestyle!

Electrical: I found someone whose job was RV repair, and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-19-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,209
Posted By FreedomPanda
Looks good! Nothing a little Rust-O-Leum, a few...

Looks good! Nothing a little Rust-O-Leum, a few wire wheels and an electric drill or two can't fix up!

I thought about going a similar route, but decided to minimize as many water pipes as...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
Good question! It's the model they had?...

Good question! It's the model they had? Lol...that's all I've got. I didn't think of it being a Euro version!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
Juliol, the G7200 is to keep my batteries...

Juliol, the G7200 is to keep my batteries conditioned. My bus will be sitting far more than driving for the next few years, and I want to extend their life. It's also a battery tester, and can tell...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-01-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
Milk, those look like the same boards I bought....

Milk, those look like the same boards I bought. I'm using self-tapping screws to attach the boards to the ceiling's ribbing.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-21-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_159925_8c4baf633b782dd42f954489a4f50c55.png (https://s1381.photobucket.com/user/FreedomPanda/media/image_zpsqi2zmlz9.png.html)

Hope everyone is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-20-2016, 01:12 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
Tango, it smells AMAZING! My friend said I...

Tango, it smells AMAZING! My friend said I smelled like cedar when I was finished. Best smell ever!

Super duty, thank you! It's a process. I'm ready to be done with the ceiling. Soon, I'll be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-19-2016, 04:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,800
Posted By FreedomPanda
Cary Towncat, For a heat source, you could...

Cary Towncat,

For a heat source, you could look into a wood burning stove that is EPA compliant and actually secondary burns the smoke while it's still inside the stove...if you're standing...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-19-2016, 04:39 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_155860_2cc20b4c2ad944f07e56d8af62ff1c5f.jpeg (https://s1381.photobucket.com/user/FreedomPanda/media/image_zpsngrjjog7.jpeg.html)

My little...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-18-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_155825_fa308ba172bfa408d2f9129da0d733a8.jpeg (https://s1381.photobucket.com/user/FreedomPanda/media/image_zpsydx94hs6.jpeg.html)

Whenever friends...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-18-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

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The air...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-18-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

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Putting up the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-18-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,618
Posted By FreedomPanda
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_155820_151a171e2aec42164633698bddd67870.jpeg (https://s1381.photobucket.com/user/FreedomPanda/media/image_zpsyqho4qnx.jpeg.html)The knotty pine...
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