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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-01-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 151,295
Posted By Rengald
Firstly, I just wanna say that this is an awesome...

Firstly, I just wanna say that this is an awesome build and I love seeing the updates.

Secondly, I'm curious if you'd be willing to share your deck plans? I'm looking to do the same thing...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-31-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,539
Posted By Rengald
Welcome to the forum! Which side of MN are you...

Welcome to the forum! Which side of MN are you at? There are 3 skoolies that I know of in the Duluth area.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-17-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By Rengald
It seems to me that those supports under the...

It seems to me that those supports under the floor are there to support the floor and that's it. I struggle to see them as anything else besides that.

That being said, I intend to cut through the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-22-2017, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By Rengald
I'll recommend taking a look at a few things in...

I'll recommend taking a look at a few things in response to the CDL comment. If you convert your bus to an RV you won't need a CDL. In some states, it seems, the conversion is just a bit of paperwork...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-22-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By Rengald
My wife is a nurse and this is our plan. I'm an...

My wife is a nurse and this is our plan. I'm an engineer so finding a travelling gig might be difficult for me but she is finding it extremely easy to find work all over the states and the pay is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-19-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 16,701
Posted By Rengald
I've had a thought for a while but I haven't had...

I've had a thought for a while but I haven't had time to completely think it through... but what about using severely undersized rigid panels and spray foaming around it? The panels would leave a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-30-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,291
Posted By Rengald
Thanks for taking the time to type all that. I'll...

Thanks for taking the time to type all that. I'll need to read it about 4 more times to fully understand it but it sounds like a nice take on the shower loop system. Reheating with rocks is...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-28-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,019
Posted By Rengald
I would love to hear more about the shower...

I would love to hear more about the shower system. Please do share. Seems like you've already got it figured out.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-25-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,286
Posted By Rengald
Welcome! I'll speak up just because I'm in MN as...

Welcome! I'll speak up just because I'm in MN as well. My wife and I just started our conversion at the beginning of this month so we are still very early on in the project ourselves.

If you are...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-24-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,498
Posted By Rengald
Having looked at a lot of MN buses before we...

Having looked at a lot of MN buses before we bought ours (I'm in the Duluth area) I can say that Rust is a huge deal here. Though I'm sure you already know that. If this bus has spent the entirety of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-20-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,184
Posted By Rengald
Just to throw this out there, my wife and I are...

Just to throw this out there, my wife and I are planning a two foot-ish roof raise in order to accommodate a loft. The plan is to fit about 5-1/2 feet underneath the loft so my wife can stand up. I'm...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-18-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,637
Posted By Rengald
I'm in Minnesota and currently my 39' school bus...

I'm in Minnesota and currently my 39' school bus is legally a "bus" because I needed to transfer the title and I wasn't allowed to own a "school bus" according to the DMV. I have plates and a title...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-17-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,085
Posted By Rengald
Haha well the humor of the situation is not lost...

Haha well the humor of the situation is not lost on me. Of all the serious problems I could be having with the system... I just can't seem to find which way a valve needs to be for open/close. Its...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-17-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,085
Posted By Rengald
https://i.imgur.com/D5SlSG2.jpg Hose coming out...

https://i.imgur.com/D5SlSG2.jpg
Hose coming out of engine and into door heater. First valve is here.
https://i.imgur.com/OTXUXwG.jpg
hoses come inside, though heater, and back out. you can see the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-17-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,085
Posted By Rengald
The three valves are all in the same loop; One on...

The three valves are all in the same loop; One on each side of the engine and one by the driver. I can't for the life of me understand why there needs to be three but I'm sure there's a good reason....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-17-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,085
Posted By Rengald
Thanks for the reply, turf! I appreciate the...

Thanks for the reply, turf! I appreciate the confirmation on the valve orientation. Knowing which way is open for certain will definitely make troubleshooting easier.

The blowers definitely work,...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-17-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,085
Posted By Rengald
Stock Heater Troubleshooting

Hey all,

We've only had our bus for just over two weeks so I'm still learning all there is to know about it. We are in the midst of demo at the moment but I realized recently that I simply...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-13-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,602
Posted By Rengald
Unless I am mistaken, a king size bed is 76" x...

Unless I am mistaken, a king size bed is 76" x 80". So... it "should" have no problem fitting once it's inside but there won't be much room left over around it.

A king size bed can use two extra...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-26-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
Posted By Rengald
Hey all, Thanks for the replies. I fear the Air...

Hey all, Thanks for the replies. I fear the Air vs Hyd conversation is one of those "can't please everybody all the time" conversations. If I had the choice between the two I might be more keen on...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-25-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
Posted By Rengald
Dan-fox, thanks for asking! I've always been a...

Dan-fox, thanks for asking! I've always been a fan of the idea that if you can't justify or give a reason, you've made the wrong decision. So on that note I prefer hydraulic for a number if reasons...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-25-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
Posted By Rengald
New Member in Northern Minnesota

Hey all! I guess I'm kinda new to posting. I've been prowling the forum for weeks but my wife and I are finally making progress. Hardest part was finding a bus...

There's no real point to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,556
Posted By Rengald
I appreciate everyone taking the time to reply!...

I appreciate everyone taking the time to reply! Where are all the naysayers? I was expecting more than a couple when I asked the question ;0

JohnBloem, Thanks for sharing. That's exactly the kind...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,556
Posted By Rengald
Yeah to be honest, this thread is about exactly...

Yeah to be honest, this thread is about exactly the opposite what I had expected. (in a very positive way I assure you). It's nice to see so many real examples of folks doing what I was afraid of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,556
Posted By Rengald
Wow thanks for the replies, guys. Seems like I...

Wow thanks for the replies, guys. Seems like I may have spent a lot of time worrying about nothing. I appreciate all of your input.

Double07, that is quite the setup! makes me feel a bit more...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,556
Posted By Rengald
Towing with an AT545?

Hey all, Here's a bit of back story. I'm looking at a 2001 40ft dognose with a DT466 and an AT545. I'm also intending to tow an enclosed trailer with a subaru forester.

So that brings me to my...
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