Forum: Conversion General Discussions
02-04-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Re: how much diesel fuel?
Just saw $3.65 in suburban Philly today. I try to buy in NJ (between .20 and .40 cheaper) when I can.
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
10-26-2010, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,758
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
03-23-2010, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,492
Re: Engine noise on a flat nose
I test drove a 40ft CAT powered pusher. It was much quieter and faster than my 36ft Bluebird TC2000. I needed 36ft max at the time because of my property limitations. If you plan on a lot of...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
03-20-2008, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,912
Re: FE vs. RE Buses
When bus shopping I tested a RE Thomas that was definitely faster, with a bigger motor, and drove smoother and quieter. The reason I went FE was size. I can barely get my 36ft TC2000 where I need...
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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances
03-07-2008, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,070
Re: HEAT
Sounds like another heater, as long as your winter camping trips are long weekends or shorter, and a decent 0 to 20 degree sleeping bag will warm up the bus nicely. Also, in my experience, its nice...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
03-06-2008, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,645
Re: bench seats
Carpet pad...seems like it could work. Maybe a little friendlier for the wallet. Anybody wrapped it with vinyl? I'm thinkin a layer or 2 of some dense pad (like they put under berber) and another...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
03-04-2008, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,645
Re: bench seats
Unfortunately I don't have the original seat foam. After pricing foam I think my 16 ft bench just became 8 ft long... at least for now. Too many other things to buy that seem much cooler than...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
02-29-2008, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,645
bench seats
Anybody have any bench seat designs they really like or are proud of? I have seen a few different pics. I am getting ready to start soon and will be building a limo/tailgate bus with at least one...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
12-11-2007, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,400
Re: 2 fuel tanks
You need to determine their capacity. I have a center mounted 90 gal. tank.
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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances
11-26-2007, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,873
Re: Kerosene heat
I use a kerosene heater to heat while tailgating. It has worked great for me so far. I can get about 12 hrs per tank, which I think is about 1.5 gal. I have no additional insulation and the...
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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains
11-24-2007, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,299
Re: More Questions, more organized
I felt the need to bring up this old thread. Any more comments about the 5.9 Cummins in a skoolie? Mine is about 167K right now and I am pricing painting material for my TC2000.
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
11-20-2007, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,121
Re: Hard start/no start DT 466
I had a similar no start problem with my 5.9 Cummins when I stopped to take a break in a rest stop. It would run ok on starter fluid but would immediately die after I stopped spraying. It turned...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
08-23-2007, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,696
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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
08-17-2007, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 26,386
Re: Pennsylvania Registration
I found this from the MV-426B directions:
"Vehicle Type - If the vehicle type is a mobile home, "mobile home" should be specified in the "Other" block.Mobile homes do not need to be inspected by an...
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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
08-14-2007, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 26,386
Re: Pennsylvania Registration
Try form MV-426B as a starting point. I think you "modify" the vehicle from a bus to a motorhome. I also remember a different form requiring pics and 4 of 6 additions like separate heating/ac,...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
07-31-2007, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,947
Re: cabin heater cores and framing questions
I too found both of my heaters helped a lot last January driving to Atlantic City. My significant other, who is not the biggest fan of the bus, complained she was cold...until she stepped outside...
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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-29-2007, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,296
Re: Touring kayaks and a skoolie
My 14ft rec kayak takes up alot of room. I have yet to complete my interior so it can be stored inside for now. I can't see being able to do that when finished unless you use a large portion of the...
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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
06-19-2007, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,111
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects
06-14-2007, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 27,588
Re: New here. Here is my Bus. Dialup warning.
I am envious of a 6-5 interior height. Even room for a little bit-o-insulation unless you have 6-3+ people. I am 6-2+ with a 6-2 ceiling. What type of engine is the aux motor? The windows are an...
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
06-06-2007, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
05-30-2007, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,111
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
05-28-2007, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
05-28-2007, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
Mine is 36ft nose to rear FE. I would've gone...
Mine is 36ft nose to rear FE. I would've gone for a 40 ft RE, but my lot dictated the max length. I am looking at a rear cargo platform, which I will need to make easily removeable, so dont forget...
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-18-2007, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 151
Views: 36,156
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
04-28-2007, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,457
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