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Old 06-26-2017, 10:46 AM   #21
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im a guy who finds the suburbs 'too country' for me..
I've not heard that before!!

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Old 06-26-2017, 02:08 PM   #22
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I've not heard that before!!
News flash ... that boy ain't right in the head. A shot of tranny fluid in your coffee every morning can't be good for you.
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Old 06-27-2017, 01:40 AM   #23
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Can you define "a lot"? Frequently? Huge volumes of data (like Gb)?

Depending on where you plan to stay, there are options. Of course, cost may an issue. Having more than one large cellular data plan is a possibility. If you are in an area with good coverage by several providers, it sounds like there may be an unlimited data plan or two still available.
I don't have the exact numbers, but I probably average at least 100 GB in data per month with work. Frequent small downloads. My guess-timation could be off for a number of reasons.
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Old 06-27-2017, 05:31 AM   #24
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Ouch... that is a lot.
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:28 AM   #25
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You have the skill sets and you come to this forum so you can read and ask questions. I have sat in an office chair with wheels to build most of mine. Go for it.

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Old 07-07-2017, 10:03 AM   #26
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How much mechanical knowledge did you have before starting your project?

I'm a digital 3D artist, so I have a reasonable understanding of space, but very little practical knowledge of physical construction. I have some engineering skills picked up from cosplay (I've soldered together some led lights for costumes, and constructed large wings and such), but I've never built anything on this scale before. I was counting on my ability to learn quickly and the craftsmanship and attention to detail I've honed as an artist. So far they have served me well.


What's the longest you or someone you "know" has lived in a skoolie?

I'm afraid I don't have a good answer for this one. I'm still building mine, but the plan is to live in it for about 5 years.


I am 6'2". Are school buses with 7' or more inside height uncommon?

My bus was originally 6' 6" high, and it was one of the taller school buses I've been in. I'm not certain, but transit style buses might be taller. (Or the sort of school buses used for field trips/band competitions/etc.).

How important is "stealth" from your experience?

When the bus was still yellow and parked next to the mechanics shop, no one batted an eye. Now that it's parked in my driveway and I'm grinding and drilling and sanding on it all day, it's attracted some attention, but most of my neighbors have been super kind about it. Someone did call the county about it, but since I am not violating any code, the officer wished me luck and said he's looking forward to seeing the finished skoolie. I have the privilege of being a white woman in a relatively well to do suburban neighborhood, however. I let my neighbors (with whom I already had a good relationship) know what I was planning to do before I brought the bus home, and nothing about me looks the least bit threatening or "shady" to anyone. I know that's not necessarily the case for everyone.

As for traveling and security... we will see? From my limited experience so far, truck stops are friendly. Campgrounds vary. Courtesy goes a long way. (Turn that southern charm up to 11!) We don't plan to carry anything super valuable, and we keep our noses clean.

Is someone who makes a living via internet going to have an especially difficult time?

I really hope not, since our lively hood depends on it. Check out technomadia.com for all sorts of info on staying connected while living on the road. They were a huge inspiration to me.


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Old 07-07-2017, 10:23 AM   #27
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Mysty,

I lived in my last bus for over six years. It was an Eagle 10 so not really a skoolie but still a bus. We raised the roof on that one.

Most of the school buses are going to be around 6'2" interior height. The "high roof" buses are taller but I have not seen one yet that was a full 7'.

At 6'2" yourself I would seriously consider a roof raise.

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