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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-25-2014, 08:45 PM
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Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

It's kind of late to say it now, but using the insulation displacement wiring taps behind a panel where you cannot service them later is not a good idea:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-20-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I was kidding, of course. I expect they paid for a lot more for your troubles.

I used to be a "Chrysler guy" back in the slant six days when there were "GM guys" and "Ford guys." Each line had...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-20-2014, 11:44 AM
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Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Chrysler Corp. bought you air mattresses? How generous!

p.s. If it had been a '70s Chrysler product with the early breakerless ignition, the suspect would have been the ceramic resistor on the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-09-2014, 11:40 AM
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Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Also, look at the RPM of the generator. This is very important in estimating the service life.

To make 60 Hz, AC, the easy way is to join the motor to the alternator shaft and turn 3600 rpm. One...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-29-2013, 07:59 PM
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Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

If they make fun of your bus, tell them: "I did it myself. I'd like to see you try it . . . . . "
Great job. Carry on . . . .
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-22-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

If I recall correctly, Lorna once mentioned having the "As Seen on TV" magnet screens that hang like a bead curtain across the opening. You, your dog, or your cat just push your way through the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-14-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

8) 8) 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-06-2013, 05:21 PM
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Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Let the mayhem begin!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-02-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

That's the way it works. 30,000 lb maximum design weight under Federal rules is Class B. If Maryland makes you pass a non-commercial Class B (no driving for hire) to drive a heavy RV, then that is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-02-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,047
Posted By Redbear
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Congratulations on the auction win! And a high roof, too! :D

Those are National CDL requirements - and the Gross weight is the figure on the data plate, not the amount you load it to. Some...
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