Day 1 DONE. and waaay in over my head.

[BeachBumBus]

So, i finally got my title in hand after weeks and got a 10 day temp tag slapped on, and drove up the road a ways. And called it quits at dusk. My lights dont work. I have a random alarm going off somewhere secret. I have a storage compartment that may or may not have a body in it, cause the lock is broken. $200 barely got me to half a tank. The door wont stay shut going down the road. Top speed is... not a lot.... It's about awful as anything. Im in love. Superior debilitating ADHD and stress and anxiety amd depression mean I usually just exist and never finish anything or start anything or find something to do that i enjoy, but now I linda wanna write. Anywhere on this site I can cultivate a blog, maybe some avid fans, intrepid cult followers, sagely wisdom from experienced individuals?

[magnakansas]

Blog?

Yea. Come back every day and tell us what you did today.

Go find the thread by “Tango”

That will give wan idea.

William

[Truthseeker4449]

Welcome aboard, It is a strangely alluring passion isn't it?

If you want a blog of sorts, you can start a build thread in this forum. Others can chime in as you go along.
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/

You can add the details of your bus to your profile (under User CP) and that'll help us with pointing in the right direction for fixing things.

For your alarm issue, check around the emergency exits, open and close them. There's usually a buzzer in a compartment near the driver's area (maybe outside the bus) and it's probably going off because an emergency exit is not showing as latched. It could be simply not closed correctly, or the switch could be faulty. Many people remove this system, but it requires caution as it can be interlocked into your starter circuit in a way that removing the wires causes the bus to not start.

[cadillackid]

Originally Posted by magnakansas

Blog?

Yea. Come back every day and tell us what you did today.

Go find the thread by “Tango”

That will give wan idea.

William

man the craftsmanship that went into that bus (tango)..... I saw it in person and it was pure beauty.. sad thing is its maiden voyage was within reach when all went wrong...



*BUT* also a testament as to why i drive mine all over the place even though not a one of them is finished... I mean really theres always something to work on.. but get out and enjoy the bus.. whatever it is.. a cruise downtown, an air mattress oin the floor by a lake or in a woods.. or heck for me even a ride to starbucks.. tomorrow isnt guaranteed..



being overwhelmed by a bus isnt anything new but really enjoy the bus.. so the door doesnt stay closed or the side panel.. lean and fix.. and then go cruise..

[Dbacks2k4]

Originally Posted by BeachBumBus

So, i finally got my title in hand after weeks and got a 10 day temp tag slapped on, and drove up the road a ways. And called it quits at dusk. My lights dont work. I have a random alarm going off somewhere secret. I have a storage compartment that may or may not have a body in it, cause the lock is broken. $200 barely got me to half a tank. The door wont stay shut going down the road. Top speed is... not a lot.... It's about awful as anything. Im in love. Superior debilitating ADHD and stress and anxiety amd depression mean I usually just exist and never finish anything or start anything or find something to do that i enjoy, but now I linda wanna write. Anywhere on this site I can cultivate a blog, maybe some avid fans, intrepid cult followers, sagely wisdom from experienced individuals?

I about fell off my barstool after reading everything that wasn't going right then hitting "I'm in love"

It's a strange passion, indeed. If you have an air-powered door there is probably a regulator knob in the compartment right above the door, crank it up to max. My internationals all defaulted to 40PSI which is not enough to keep a door closed at highway speeds. 60PSI works much better

For blogging, start a build thread on here. Post lots of pics.... the good, the bad, the "I'm about to set this thing on fire if I don't walk away for an hour"
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/

Good luck, I look forward to watching the build!

PS - edit your profile info so your bus "stats" appear under your name

[Rwnielsen]

"Overwhelmed" is the theme here. Welcome to the fray. I'm going to tie down everything and go for a long drive this weekend (with cash and CC's) just to get out like Christopher said. I really like driving my 40' bus although it can be a bit 'puckering' in traffic. It's 60 miles to the beach on a nice 4 lane desert highway

[Miles O Roads]

If it don't make you feel like this the first drive, it will only build your confidence to let you down later. Relax,take a breath,and start with the little things. We are all feeling the diesel prices right now. I have been buying at Costco about .60 cheaper though. But welcome to the board,take your time,and enjoy your crazy new adventures.

[BarnYardCamp]

I'll ad my 2 cents on being over whelmed/over your head.
Converting a bus is a huge undertaking...cut the job down to bite sized pieces.
Lots of little victories will help keep you focused and moving forward.
So good luck, persevere and keep us posted!

[Bon Voyage]

Originally Posted by BarnYardCamp

I'll ad my 2 cents on being over whelmed/over your head.
Converting a bus is a huge undertaking...cut the job down to bite sized pieces.
Lots of little victories will help keep you focused and moving forward.
So good luck, persevere and keep us posted!

I second this!! Overwhelmed yes. Bite sized pieces, yes. I just found mice in my bus, it’s amazing how much damage those little guys can do. There’s always something going on so enjoy the journey!

[Iceni John]

Originally Posted by Rwnielsen

"Overwhelmed" is the theme here. Welcome to the fray. I'm going to tie down everything and go for a long drive this weekend (with cash and CC's) just to get out like Christopher said. I really like driving my 40' bus although it can be a bit 'puckering' in traffic. It's 60 miles to the beach on a nice 4 lane desert highway

Just wondering, which beach is 60 miles from Long Beach on a desert highway?! Bombay Beach, maybe? (Yes, I've been there. No, I don't ever want to go there again! It smells of rotting fish.)

John

[Crown_Guy]

Originally Posted by Iceni John

Just wondering, which beach is 60 miles from Long Beach on a desert highway?! Bombay Beach, maybe? (Yes, I've been there. No, I don't ever want to go there again! It smells of rotting fish.)

John

Those were my thoughts exactly. Good catch John.