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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-16-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,401
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Installing A Fridge

Lorna,
What kind of 120v fridge did you go with? How do you like it? What would you do differently if anything?
Thanks,
Scratchy
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-04-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By Scratchy
Re: I found something I overlooked

Here's what I did and then I built over them to conceal.



Scratchy
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-04-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,409
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Hanging curtains

I used suction cups with hooks. I picked a box of three up for $2.99 - each is supposed to hold 3 lbs. I found them in a craft store called 'Michaels' but I'm sure you can order them online too. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-23-2010, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,091
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Window Screens for Bus

I went with Jerry Campbell's idea with the 3/4 velcro strips and used liquid nails adhesive to adhear the velcro strips to the screens and to the outside metal perimeter of the window on the inside...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,245
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Electrical Issue – GFI Outlets

Redbear,

You were exactly right. I broke the bond of the neutral and ground touching on the buss bar and problem is fixed.

Much appreciated.
Scratchy
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By Scratchy
Re: suggestions on types, and makes of busses

Hi Mike,

First of all, welcome to the forum. To add to Smitty's response - much will be answered by your own personal preferences and your wallet. This forum has a lot of great information full...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2010, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Scratchy's 1996 Thomas
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Scratchy's 1996 Thomas

It’s been a while since I posted any pictures. I finally found time tonight to do some uploads. I didn't really have a floor plan drawn out in paper - just in my head. Shot from the hip, I guess...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-02-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,964
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Fastening plywood in a bus

Its my understanding the whole premise of the 'wings' is to help bore through the wood and in theory break off when they actually hit metal. The screws I was using the wings didn't break off and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2010, 12:46 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 84,566
Posted By Scratchy
Re: the wait is over

Hvbuzz,

Yeah, I have more pictures, I've just been too busy lately to get them posted. You'll soon find out how that goes. :lol:

In regards to the paint, I rolled the top and the sides and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-01-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,964
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Fastening plywood in a bus

LuLu,

I had a similiar experience with TEK screws when trying to fasten my plywood to the metal floor. The wings on the screws were causing the screws to strip out. At $8 bucks a box for the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-31-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 84,566
Posted By Scratchy
Re: the wait is over

From one Central Iowan to another... Congrats and Welcome!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-27-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Scratchy's 1996 Thomas
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-27-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Scratchy's 1996 Thomas

Yeah, I feel I must of done alright on the price based on what I've read of others having spent on their bus purchases. I feel pretty fortunate I guess.

Here's some pictures of floor. I was...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-23-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,245
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Electrical Issue – GFI Outlets

Thanks everyone for the responses. Sorry I just haven't had time to fiddle with this yet. I definitely post an update when I get a chance - hopefully this weekend if the weather cooperates and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Scratchy
Scratchy's 1996 Thomas

Howdy Friends and Neighbors.

I've been a member of the website for almost a year now, but never started my own project thread. I've enjoyed reading and sleuthing through all the different posts -...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-19-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,964
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Fastening plywood in a bus

Pura Vida,

I used 3/4 inch plywood and was glad I did. The 1/4 gives you a little more material to work with when your are fastening down other fixtures in your bus to the floor. Just my two...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,362
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Good Sam

Hey Guys ~ I've been following this thread for a few days now and checked out G.S. website for ERS.

https://www.goodsamers.com/index.cfm

I've yet to see anything mention on their website about...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-05-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,245
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Electrical Issue – GFI Outlets

Thanks Mightybus. That's plausible, but it happened at two different residences. So I'm going to go with the odds in saying it's not. I ended up running the cord directly off the tripped outlet...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-05-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,245
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Electrical Issue – GFI Outlets

10 gauge wire extension cord and probably 125-150 feet long and in good condition. I was told sometime extension cords can cause the GFI to trip. I used a 12 gauge shorter cord and it still...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-05-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,245
Posted By Scratchy
Electrical Issue – GFI Outlets

I think I know what the cause is of my issue, but I'm going to post my question anyways just to pick the brains of the more experienced here on this forum. I'll apologize in advance for the lengthy...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-21-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,894
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Paint prep

I used Scotch brite pads and elbow greese on the ribs and areas where I couldn't get my DA into. Again just trying to remove the shine for the new paint to stick.

Good Luck.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-16-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,191
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Removing rear heaters / cap lines?

I removed mine and followed the instructions in this thread.

https://www.skoolie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=5651&p=51268&hilit=Rear+Heater#p51268

You might want to rethink leaving it and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-16-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,209
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Bunk plans

I made my 7 ft x 30 in bunks collapsible so they would double as benches while in travel. Attached is a pic of what one looks assembled and collapsed. I made them mainly out of 2x4s with 2x6s...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By Scratchy
Re: Interior Framing , Walls and Seats

GoBucks64,

Not sure exactly what you are looking for in regards to benches, but I'd recommend checking out Downsouth's gallery for the benches in his bus as I don't have any pictures of my mine...
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