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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,048
Posted By farmerSmurf
Thanks for all the info and links. To answer...

Thanks for all the info and links.

To answer some questions, I say may have an overheating problem because the temp guage always reads high at about 230 but I cant be sure that's accurate or even...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,048
Posted By farmerSmurf
winter what do I do?

Ok im a newbie bus owner, just got the big yellow bird, this will be my first winter. My bus runs currently and id like to keep it that way :)

Winter is real cold here, northern colorado. I have...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-15-2015, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By farmerSmurf
i knew that, and somehow forgot. thank you both

i knew that, and somehow forgot. thank you both
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-14-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By farmerSmurf
leaving air brake parking brake on?

is it safe for the air system to leave the brakes engaged for long periods or would it be better to use chocks or blocks? I was thinking maybe the pressure on seals and stuff would degrade over time?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-18-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,200
Posted By farmerSmurf
great, where would I buy a female air chuck, or a...

great, where would I buy a female air chuck, or a T.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-18-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,200
Posted By farmerSmurf
Air tank mod, who to hire?

So I have air brakes on my bus, and would like to add hookups for air tools and the like. I would like to hire someone competent to do this...

Who should I look for? a diesel mechanic? air power...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-31-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,862
Posted By farmerSmurf
thanks for the tips.

thanks for the tips.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-26-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,862
Posted By farmerSmurf
thanks for the feedback. how about, what...

thanks for the feedback.

how about, what size hoses and what type of connects are typically used in RV campgrounds? and can you provide a link to a set of hoses that I could plumb to my tanks that...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-26-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,862
Posted By farmerSmurf
Need education on Tank plumbing plz

Hello, I need to install a shower, and toilet in my bus. However, not having any background in RV world. I find myself not knowing what hookups, hoses, sizes, etc will be best.

Its fairly easy to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-15-2015, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By farmerSmurf
Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-11-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By farmerSmurf
choosing a start battery

So I am looking at an older school bus, that will not have a battery with it.
need some fast advice on choosing a good starter battery for a 1995 international. links to online sources or prices...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-27-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,445
Posted By farmerSmurf
DT466 is the one for me then, thanks so much for...

DT466 is the one for me then, thanks so much for everyones feedback. especially charles_m (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/charles_m-2079.html) I look forward to talking with you when I get...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-21-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,445
Posted By farmerSmurf
thanks for the advice, I really don't care about...

thanks for the advice, I really don't care about leaks or emissions, I would like an older engine that does not have all the computer stuff, as I want this bus to be a off grid survival vehicle as...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-21-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,445
Posted By farmerSmurf
No offense, as you can tell from my post count I...

No offense, as you can tell from my post count I am newbie here. I have been researching, and had selected that 12 series DD because I have read it handles conversion to WVO operation due to the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-20-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,445
Posted By farmerSmurf
Buying: School bus for conversion.

I am in CO but can travel to most places.

I am looking to buy a good running condition bus, for RV & WVO conversion.

Engine wanted: DD 2 stroke, 6v71, 8v71, 12v71, or 16v71.

Flexible on...
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