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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-14-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 492
Posted By Unpluggedone
The heater on most bus’s is always circulating...

The heater on most bus’s is always circulating hot water from the engine. The fans blow air across to remove heat. There are usually at least 2 more, one for driver beat and defrost and one on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-11-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,203
Posted By Unpluggedone
Great job finding your bus used. Were the...

Great job finding your bus used. Were the batteries still in good shape? How simple are the electric motors? I see a drive shaft, is it just a motor upfront in place of an internal combustion? ...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 04-11-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 110
Posted By Unpluggedone
Michigan J Frog :: 1967 Wayne Dodge 318 chasis S500

Michigan J Frog :: 1967 Wayne Dodge 318 chasis S500 (2018-10-04 03:00:10)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-25-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By Unpluggedone
Those look hard to disassemble, unless I’m...

Those look hard to disassemble, unless I’m missing something and in fact may be press fit for safety reasons. Pull the steering wheel is much easier. Usually a screw or 2 in the backside, then the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-25-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By Unpluggedone
The U joint removal is the easiest, look closely...

The U joint removal is the easiest, look closely in the ends of the yoke there should be a recessed clip. Takes a tool with tiny pins to remove. Send us a picture of the joint and will know
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-10-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,886
Posted By Unpluggedone
Very ambitious. So couple things. You cannot...

Very ambitious. So couple things. You cannot exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight under any circumstance, brakes come to mind, but liability not to mention insurance, think you’re figuring that out. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,155
Posted By Unpluggedone
Multi bus

You could fashion a square house where each bus could back in, and use it as a summer porch even with one bus, heck could give it 4 entrances and invite friends!
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 03-15-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,727
Posted By Unpluggedone
Think of your bus as a very large version of an...

Think of your bus as a very large version of an GMC 2500. The heavy thing is the actual wheels, after that pretty much the same just larger. Given that they are disc brakes on the front it’s super...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 02-09-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,648
Posted By Unpluggedone
Ah snow, my 40’ Skoolie bus was born and raised...

Ah snow, my 40’ Skoolie bus was born and raised in that stuff. Never got stuck just take it easy and don’t go off road on purpose. I remember once in a ski resort very large parking lot figuring out...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-05-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,590
Posted By Unpluggedone
Dual rear for additional load carrying sounds...

Dual rear for additional load carrying sounds logical. Locking axle better for tough conditions like snow or sand. All wheel (add Front) wheels definitely better then driving second set of pushers....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-31-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By Unpluggedone
Lithium Batteries

You absolutely must have a Battery Management System to charge and maintain Lithium batteries. The big question is this for a bus? The absolute best value remains lead acid, Absorbed Glass Matt for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-31-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,302
Posted By Unpluggedone
Too bad I didn’t see this sooner, I live in...

Too bad I didn’t see this sooner, I live in Atlanta and could have saved you the diagnostic fee. How long are you here?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-31-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By Unpluggedone
How your solar is setup

Each panel produces around 37 volts and around 5 amps max in full sun. So measure at the charge controller and you will know your configuration. Unlikely to be 6 in series, which would be 222...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-07-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,949
Posted By Unpluggedone
A Beast

I’ve always wanted to try a bigger engine too. Did the old Dodge have a 362? Or was it the 318? Your other concerns will be the drivetrain not being up to snuff to accept twice the torque snd the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-23-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,041
Posted By Unpluggedone
Absolutely what every DIY Skoolie should have,...

Absolutely what every DIY Skoolie should have, 1000 miles away but if I’m ever there…. And I’ll bet should a tornado ever pass over a good place to be. Do you have steps up or perhaps a hidden...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-10-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,834
Posted By Unpluggedone
Thanks, that is what I’ve been looking for. Just...

Thanks, that is what I’ve been looking for. Just gotta check my bolt spacing. It’s a 1967 Thomas 10 window. Sure would be good to have some real rubber up front on a rim that I don’t cringe every...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-09-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,834
Posted By Unpluggedone
I have been looking but never found 6 lug 23.5...

I have been looking but never found 6 lug 23.5 rims. Have you ever located any? I would love to get rid of the split rims particularly on the front and 22.5 tires are so much easier to find
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-02-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,615
Posted By Unpluggedone
Yah you always like the positives out for safety...

Yah you always like the positives out for safety when you’re jumping the vehicle. Electrically doesn’t really matter. A cutoff switch is great and safer especially if you are disconnecting...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-11-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,285
Posted By Unpluggedone
Great 12/24 volt fridge & freezer

SunDanzer makes super efficient true DC 12/24 volts units in fridge or freezer chest style along with a modest fridge/freezer upright that totally rocks. Been running both completely off grid for...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-07-2022, 06:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,989
Posted By Unpluggedone
Really no substitute for the torque wrench after...

Really no substitute for the torque wrench after you’ve got them close with the torque multiplier.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-07-2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,989
Posted By Unpluggedone
Get yourself a Nut Buddy, about half the price of...

Get yourself a Nut Buddy, about half the price of some of the fancy bus models. But be careful, when the nut breaks loose it quite a bang. And don’t put any impact wrench on the tool just follow...
Forum: School Bus News 03-27-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,475
Posted By Unpluggedone
Our planet is finite. And yes I also consume...

Our planet is finite. And yes I also consume fossil fuels, 654,000 on a 7.3 PSD. But me thinks it might be time to wean myself off. When I finally am able to enjoy life I don’t want to drive 600...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-06-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,514
Posted By Unpluggedone
Well you’ve a little problem for sure. First...

Well you’ve a little problem for sure. First start by ensuring shore power is off. Then shutdown all your AC loads, assuming you have a load panel. Then shutdown the inverter, either with its...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-12-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,242
Posted By Unpluggedone
I’ve been with Good Sam for 20 years and they...

I’ve been with Good Sam for 20 years and they just sent me a letter stating they are dropping roadside assistance for my Bus, but will still cover all my other vehicles so it’s still the best service...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-10-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,254
Posted By Unpluggedone
1 or more days of no sunshine simply means the...

1 or more days of no sunshine simply means the need for a Gen set or frugality naturally. We survived for 15 years with 150 watts of solar a couple 65 group truck batteries, only 5 lamps and...
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