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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-16-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,955
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Stay away from rust. I bought a bus rust and...

Stay away from rust. I bought a bus rust and wouldn't do it again. And from the looks of it your potential bus has wayyy more rust than mine did.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-23-2017, 12:06 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 52,888
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Georgia Bus Registration

I too am in Georgia and have a skoolie. They made me register it as a commercial vehicle, I pay about 630 a year for the tag. It was more the first year. I argued with the tag office forever and they...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-22-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Thanks Family Wagon. Good advice on the Romex...

Thanks Family Wagon. Good advice on the Romex replacement. I put it inside a pvc pipe and ran it under the deck on the roof so UV shouldn't be an issue but it definately gets wet. For the plug I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-22-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Heat while running down the interstate

I ended up installing a 13.5k BTU Heatpump to the roof of the bus. It works well when the bus isin't running. If the Bus is running, the heat coming off the engine over takes the Bus and it get warm...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-22-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Electrical Update

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I ended up putting a Honda eu7000is on top. Its working great. Have about 250 hours on it without fail. Use it to run AC on the bus overnight and anything else...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-20-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
cadillackid - Thanks for the info! So do you not...

cadillackid - Thanks for the info! So do you not use a separate battery bank?

The windows are tinted, which is good, but didn't add additional insulation as I won't use it full time or enough to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Thanks cowlitzcoach!! Good advice on the...

Thanks cowlitzcoach!! Good advice on the alternator.

My plan was to always wither run the bus or the generator when running the AC. That being said do I still need a battery bank other than the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Electrical Questions:

Electrical Questions:

What I want to accomplish is an electrical system that will allow me to run some outlets (phone chargers, computers etc, no appliances) and the AC off the bus batteries and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Updates

The bus has come a long way since my last post. welded some floor patches, welded mounts for an awesome roof deck, front hitch for a bike rack, rear hitch for pulling things and a much needed step...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Updates

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Also drivers seats. My current seat is ripped...

Also drivers seats. My current seat is ripped pretty good and is honestly super uncomfortable after about 30 min of driving and kills my back. Saw the Legacy silver at a trucking store near me for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
I wire brushed the entire floor, cleaned it up,...

I wire brushed the entire floor, cleaned it up, let it soak in prep and etch, then mopped it and painted it all with the pro grade rustoleum professional high performance protective enamel. Hopefully...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-31-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
I bought some Etch and Prep to soak the floors in...

I bought some Etch and Prep to soak the floors in overnight, then some Rustoleum rust inhibitor I am going to paint over the floors. There were a couple bad spots, one by the back door and one near...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-31-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Galvanized aluminum corrodes similar to rust I'm...

Galvanized aluminum corrodes similar to rust I'm told. I thought it looked to rusty to be aluminum but two welders speculated it was galvanized aluminum. I did the magnet test to finally tell it is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-30-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
I'm in GA and will use it primarily here. Humid...

I'm in GA and will use it primarily here. Humid for sure but not concerned with insulation for heat purposes as will be more of a party shuttle but than a sleeper. But when we do sleep in it, Temps...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-30-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Did you use the stuff that comes in wide sheets?

Did you use the stuff that comes in wide sheets?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-29-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Considering different flooring options. Home...

Considering different flooring options. Home depot has some traffic master vinyl flooring that comes in 12ft widths. Seems like this would help with spills and such. Don't want to loose too much...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-29-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
2 weeks rattle can and hand paint. Then...

2 weeks rattle can and hand paint. Then automotive clearcoat, 4 coats.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-20-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Paint is finally done! wrapped it up about 3...

Paint is finally done! wrapped it up about 3 weeks ago. Now it's time for clear coat, any suggestions?

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-20-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 543,306
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Awesome conversion. Saw you put some brackets for...

Awesome conversion. Saw you put some brackets for hanging hammocks inside. I want to do the same. Couple questions:

1) What brackets did you use and where did you get them?
2) Did you bolt or...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-29-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,773
Posted By BRAGeorgia
I've slept in a hanging bed before, woke up in...

I've slept in a hanging bed before, woke up in the middle of the night feeling sick. If you put hinges on the part that attaches to the side of the bus, that may prevent a swinging feeling. Just a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-24-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Thanks for the info family wagon. Yes it is the...

Thanks for the info family wagon. Yes it is the 5.9 L 24 Valve. I will look for a truck shop with the Cummins INSITE software. Didn't know the bus had cruise! That would be an awesome addition. Drove...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-22-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Thanks for that advice. Ill test before...

Thanks for that advice. Ill test before disconnecting as to avoid any problems. Hopefully emergency exit alarms wont shut down the engine if disconnected.

Im also limited at 65mph. From reading...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-22-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,553
Posted By BRAGeorgia
Yes my bus has a wig wag, light, and buzzer. Very...

Yes my bus has a wig wag, light, and buzzer. Very annoying when first starting but necessary in case of a leak. There are also 3 emergency exit doors, 6 emergency exit windows, and 2 roof hatches,...
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