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Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-15-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,169
Posted By Vireo
I'm not sure when you put fuel in or whether it...

I'm not sure when you put fuel in or whether it was pre-treated to prevent the diesel from gelling (it starts to gel at -6C) but that would also prevent the bus from starting.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-08-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,183
Posted By Vireo
Seems like a good deal. How are the tires? Our...

Seems like a good deal. How are the tires? Our bus had 260,000 miles on it when we got it. Made it across country, a little slow, but we made it with no problems. Good luck !
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-21-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,939
Posted By Vireo
We have been living on our bus since mid-October,...

We have been living on our bus since mid-October, travel in for a couple months before settling in an RV park. We've been very fortunate and we're asked to host at the park. We work a couple of weeks...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-04-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By Vireo
Congratulations on your bus! I would recommend...

Congratulations on your bus! I would recommend going south through California and then heading east on I-40. As far as places to stay go, the state parks in California have an en route campinget...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-03-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,575
Posted By Vireo
Looks amazing! All the hard work will be worth it...

Looks amazing! All the hard work will be worth it once your enjoying the wonders of life on the road:)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-03-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,171
Posted By Vireo
Our 2000 Mini Bird has 265,000. Got us through 16...

Our 2000 Mini Bird has 265,000. Got us through 16 states :)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 11-21-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,036
Posted By Vireo
Hi Matt, welcome to the forum! My boyfriend and...

Hi Matt, welcome to the forum! My boyfriend and are currently traveling the country in our 2000 Bluebird Mini-bird. Our trip has been amazing - I know how overwhelming it seems but so worth it.
Our...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 11-04-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 105,434
Posted By Vireo
Sounds like a real good time and there is a very...

Sounds like a real good time and there is a very good chance we can make it!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-04-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 962
Posted By Vireo
Salt Fork State Park, OH

We were at the Salt Fork state park in Ohio a couple weeks ago and the folks in the park office said there was another Skoolie at the park about a week before us. Just curious if it was someone on...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-25-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,093
Posted By Vireo
I think I messed up the link. Try this one: ...

I think I messed up the link. Try this one:
Meet Romney - Album on Imgur (https://m.imgur.com/gallery/ityMH)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-25-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,093
Posted By Vireo
Meet Romney

We found a Romney bumper sticker while taking the seats out; our bus officially has a name:)
We still need to put a second coat on a few spots but pretty proud of the transformation.
Next we...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-28-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,267
Posted By Vireo
Sweet bus! Congratulations and welcome!

Sweet bus! Congratulations and welcome!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-26-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,345
Posted By Vireo
My fiance and I are doing the same thing!...

My fiance and I are doing the same thing! Wonderful, helpful people on this forum, so grateful. Good luck on your build!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-24-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,638
Posted By Vireo
Looks like a well-earned awesome day:)

Looks like a well-earned awesome day:)
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-24-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
Thank you for all of the great advice. As it...

Thank you for all of the great advice. As it happens, we are friends with the daughter of the head of city council here, so that's encouraging. I also re-read the ordinance regarding the parking of...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-23-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,277
Posted By Vireo
Yeah, I'm still working on getting my seats out....

Yeah, I'm still working on getting my seats out. It's a heck of a job especially in the heat.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-23-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By Vireo
Welcome to the club!

Welcome to the club!
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-22-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging...

Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging words, living the life:) I've been looking for a place to put the bus in case things don't go well. I'm also looking into getting a consultation with an...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-22-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,889
Posted By Vireo
Sweet bus! Love the locking door.

Sweet bus! Love the locking door.
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-22-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
That's what's funny about this, I did check the...

That's what's funny about this, I did check the city ordinance and you are allowed to park on over size vehicle, (it lists tractor trailers as acceptable) as long as they are parked 20 feet from the...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
I'm planning to go to the next city council...

I'm planning to go to the next city council meeting to see if they can clear things up. I want to follow the rules. You are correct about the neighbor issue, he's a bully with a gun so we're planning...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
Thanks Carytowncat, I appreciate the support. ...

Thanks Carytowncat, I appreciate the support. It's a lead a bit overwhelming to take on this project, like eating an elephant lol. Sounds like I will be spending so time "educating" the boys in blue...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
Thank you, we are just worried we are going to...

Thank you, we are just worried we are going to get hassled by the fuzz every hundred miles. It's not part of my skoolie dream. Have you been given a hard time by the police because, you know BUS,...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
The cops keep changing their story and can't seem...

The cops keep changing their story and can't seem to answer my questions on exactly what is and what isn't allowed. I checked the city ordinance and the only thing I could find regarding the parking...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,806
Posted By Vireo
Only had my bus for 12 days and cops already hassling me

So I've been visited by the local gang twice now about my still-yellow beauty. They are citing me for having an abandoned vehicle (my lovely International 3800 motor coach) even though it runs great...
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