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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-11-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,259
Posted By elkoskoolie
Chest freezer

I have a 4 window E350 bus. I use a 3 cu.ft. chest freezer with a temperature controller set at 38 degrees. Works perfect as a refrigerator, and runs off house battery and 210 watt solar panel. ...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-23-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,258
Posted By elkoskoolie
Plumbing key

plus one on the toilet?? valve/key. I've had 2 Gilligs. True Value hardware in my little town had those keys in the plumbing aisle. Cheap and worked fine for all the bays. As I recall they have...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-19-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,064
Posted By elkoskoolie
Google Maker Space in your area. Many have...

Google Maker Space in your area. Many have welders, and classes/workshops. Area515 in Des Moines came up, they have a welder!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-12-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,261
Posted By elkoskoolie
Chest Fridge

My 3 cu ft chest freezer runs fine using a 210 watt solar panel and three Walmart batteries feeding a 2000w sine wave inverter. I use this: Inkbird ITC-308 temp controller. We have a 4 window E350,...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-08-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,316
Posted By elkoskoolie
I bought materials to make a stove, then found...

I bought materials to make a stove, then found out about chinese diesel air heaters. Just installed it and tested over the weekend. Very happy; 5kw heats my 4 window shorty well. Plan on tapping...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-12-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,782
Posted By elkoskoolie
Gillig made an equal bus!!

Gillig made an equal bus!!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-30-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,247
Posted By elkoskoolie
Someone mentioned the air-bags in suspension. I...

Someone mentioned the air-bags in suspension. I believe there is also an air chamber that is metal that is prone to corrosion on these old vehicles. There is not a fuel solenoid as on most modern...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-01-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,132
Posted By elkoskoolie
Pretty sure you should be able to run that engine...

Pretty sure you should be able to run that engine at 2800 rpm all day - it's a v8 and 8's like to rev. If you're running too low rpms you may be straining the motor, adding to heating issues?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-01-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,012
Posted By elkoskoolie
Solar options

Look into a chest freezer conversion. You put a temperature controller probe in the freezer and plug the freezer into the temp controller. Set controller to what temp you want, typically mid to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-25-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,114
Posted By elkoskoolie
I put a passenger seat in my E350. RV Captains...

I put a passenger seat in my E350. RV Captains chair on an old van swivel mount. The slide and swivel allows maximum adjustment for ingress/egress, and seat makes an excellent "recliner" when...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-07-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By elkoskoolie
Looks like a Gillig 636 (CAT 3208) heading to...

Looks like a Gillig 636 (CAT 3208) heading to Burningman! I left
Gerlach on the 6th, so unfortunately we didn't cross paths. As a Gillig owner I usually chat with fellow owners.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-12-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Posted By elkoskoolie
And don't be welding on galvanized. It's coated...

And don't be welding on galvanized. It's coated with zinc which does not get along with your body when vaporized by high heat.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-09-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,327
Posted By elkoskoolie
Killed the charger. It was an inexpensive truck...

Killed the charger. It was an inexpensive truck stop inverter.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-08-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,327
Posted By elkoskoolie
Some battery chargers don't like modified sine...

Some battery chargers don't like modified sine wave inverters. I'm pretty sure we killed the wife's Dell laptop charger with one. Took awhile though. Long term use with electronics and chargers I...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 06-30-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,757
Posted By elkoskoolie
Eclipse Skoolie style

So who's driving their Skoolie to see the eclipse on Aug 21? I'll be driving from Winnemucca NV to near John Day OR. Probably up, spend the night and back but maybe an extra day. Traffic on my...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-29-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 24,405
Posted By elkoskoolie
Check Craigslist or similar sites depending on...

Check Craigslist or similar sites depending on where you live. I got a 270 watt panel for $150. People buy a pallet, keep 2 or so then sell the rest to pay for theirs. Oh yeah, that's not a bad...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-28-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By elkoskoolie
Push the switch again? Push and hold 'til light...

Push the switch again? Push and hold 'til light goes off??
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-28-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By elkoskoolie
In addition to GPS tracking, ZONAR also has a...

In addition to GPS tracking, ZONAR also has a system of RFID chips/reader to verify pre operation inspections. My bus had a bunch of half dollar size ZONAR RFID chips inside and out at every...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-09-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,264
Posted By elkoskoolie
Seems using a fuel tank for water waste is...

Seems using a fuel tank for water waste is begging for rust problems....I'd hate to be behind the bus when the $#!t hits the road!
Forum: Skoolie Life 03-03-2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 92,680
Posted By elkoskoolie
Nevada Geo

I'm a geologist, working in gold mining and exploration (mostly) since 1989 in northern Nevada. It's had a lot of ups and downs, but for the most part been a great career and lifestyle. Nothing...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-03-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By elkoskoolie
The Gillig is going to go away. I've got a...

The Gillig is going to go away. I've got a Burner interested locally. If it falls through I'll post here. I'd like it to continue having a presence on the playa.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-03-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By elkoskoolie
Transition

Things are a changin! I have a 1980 full size Gillig that has been our Burning Man work rig for many years. We are cutting back our work time out in the desert, and no longer going to the event. ...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 02-18-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By elkoskoolie
One other thing to watch is the throttle rod...

One other thing to watch is the throttle rod seal. Symptoms are loss of power, white smoke, loss of prime, stalling on deceleration and the big one- fuel in the valley between the valve covers,...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 02-17-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By elkoskoolie
There's a small tube, I think coming from near...

There's a small tube, I think coming from near the hand pump. It's on top of the engine, and has a small needle valve attatched. Pump the hand pump 'til it's pretty firm, and bleed that little...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-10-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 755
Views: 131,568
Posted By elkoskoolie
Cat 3208

I didn't read every post in the thread, maybe this already came up. You mentioned low road speed at 2300 RPM; that's too low for a 3208. I run my NA at 2800, I think the turbo version is rated a...
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