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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-22-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
The seats are out of an 80s conversion van....

The seats are out of an 80s conversion van. Unbolted from the floor, bolted in the bus with grade 8 bolts and voila!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-13-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
Very cool! We are actually full time in our...

Very cool! We are actually full time in our skoolie, but we are from Leonard and Inola areas originally. We would love to help out with anything we can.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-26-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
That's the chassis that I would pick if I could...

That's the chassis that I would pick if I could do it over again, only not a shuttle bus. 550 with a Duramax is ideal for us.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-26-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
It has it's ups and downs like anything, but once...

It has it's ups and downs like anything, but once we dialed in remote jobs, the rest has been really fun!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-26-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We have spent the bulk of the Winter and spring...

We have spent the bulk of the Winter and spring in Mexico housesitting and running around Baja in our 4Runner. The bus got a much needed rest and we got to realize how much we really enjoy traveling...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-21-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
Funny enough the Thomas placard shows load range...

Funny enough the Thomas placard shows load range D and mine definitely has 10ply tires.

Most of my weight is centered over my rear axle anyways, I would venture to say that I have reduced weight...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-19-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
The roof rack has been pretty solid. If I get...

The roof rack has been pretty solid. If I get time this Summer I will likely extend it to cover the whole roof and mount the solar panels on the front of the rack and add decking or something to the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We unofficially weighed it at a roadside scale...

We unofficially weighed it at a roadside scale that had been closed, but was still on and it came in around 9600 lbs. That was fully loaded with a full water tank, full fuel, and all the other junk...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-13-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
It's the Curt Universal RV hitch. It is a bolt on...

It's the Curt Universal RV hitch. It is a bolt on unit. We have not towed with it yet so we haven't had a need for lights. We use it for our hitch bike rack. When the time comes, I will just splice...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-01-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We use the buddy heater and love it. We have...

We use the buddy heater and love it. We have reflectix in our window curtains and insulation in the floors and have never been cold.


We used unistrut for the roof rack, bolted through the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-25-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
Big, overdue update! We finished the bus a...

Big, overdue update!
We finished the bus a while ago, almost a year ago and spent most of 2018 traveling the US in our skoolie. We work remotely and therefore have been able to live full-time since...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-15-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We have been kinda MIA on the build thread, but...

We have been kinda MIA on the build thread, but we are back and here is an update on our progress (or lack there of):
https://youtu.be/O2ZE4a9cvM8
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-23-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We have been busy on the bus lately. We got the...

We have been busy on the bus lately. We got the floor and interior painted. I then installed the furring strips for the plywood to attach to....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-10-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
That's what I have read too. We are planning on...

That's what I have read too. We are planning on storing our batteries near the 2nd starting battery on the frame, under/behind the driver seat area, so we won't have to worry about venting batteries.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-09-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We have looked at several different 6v batteries...

We have looked at several different 6v batteries including the trojans and energizers. The research is ongoing.


There's quite a bit of debate between AGM's and flooded lead acid batteries. I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-09-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We camped right outside of A-Basin this Fall, I...

We camped right outside of A-Basin this Fall, I love that area!

We chose to go with a Renogy Solar 300 watt kit here...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-08-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
Haven't updated here in a while, but we have...

Haven't updated here in a while, but we have definitely been making some progress on the short bus.

We managed to get all of the seats out, removed the floor, patched the holes in the floor, and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-01-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
So we made it and the bus made it too...with some...

So we made it and the bus made it too...with some upgrades! We left out early in the morning on Tuesday from Oklahoma loaded down with 500 lbs of ski/snowboard gear and 5 adults. The bus had been...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-26-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
Got under the bus yesterday and cleaned the CDR...

Got under the bus yesterday and cleaned the CDR valve, tightened the oil pan bolts, and cleaned everything up and I now have no leak. I ran it/drove it for 30 minutes yesterday and couldn't get it to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-25-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We have been getting the bus ready for our ski...

We have been getting the bus ready for our ski trip next week and I think I have a defective CDR causing a leaking rear main seal. At least that's what it looks like to me.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-17-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
This might be a silly question, but say I was...

This might be a silly question, but say I was looking to replace some steering and suspension parts, what vehicle do I look up? Do I just search for a 2000 Chevy 3500 truck or van?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-12-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
Electrical System questions

I have been working on my electrical system plans lately and I have a schematic drawn up. The only thing that I know is missing is a fuse inline from the batteries, but I am unsure of where all I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-12-2016, 05:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
I have a blue bird so it may be different, but...

I have a blue bird so it may be different, but all of my electrical starts on the radiator support near the passenger side battery where the two starting batteries meet. From there it is a pretty...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-11-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
We took our first shakedown trip in the bus. We...

We took our first shakedown trip in the bus. We visited Devil's Den State Park in NW Arkansas for the weekend. A friend met us Saturday morning for some offroading in his 4x4.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-07-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,769
Posted By zelseman
The process was mostly using tin snips to cut...

The process was mostly using tin snips to cut small (<1") cuts out from the center, all the way around and folding them back into the hole. It was crude and looked really bad before the speakers were...
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