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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-19-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,951
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Thank you! This is exactly why I look at...

Thank you! This is exactly why I look at Instagram and watch tour videos on YouTube. I think, would this feature or floor plan work for me? Is this a good idea, should I put it into my build? How did...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-17-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,234
Posted By RoadsideJourney
That's hilarious! I just had all my tires...

That's hilarious! I just had all my tires replaced, and those suckers are so heavy! Had to have two guys install them.


Can you post a pic of the crane and winch? My dad had suggested doing...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-02-2020, 12:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,833
Posted By RoadsideJourney
I like your diagram. I've seen some YouTubers...

I like your diagram. I've seen some YouTubers that made slide-out solar panels, and wondered if anyone here has done that for their roof? I did a little mockup on Sketchup. I figure I could have 12...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-03-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,146
Posted By RoadsideJourney
It's not my review, we haven't installed the...

It's not my review, we haven't installed the water tanks yet. They do not have baffles. I'll have to check the tanks, I don't remember seeing any welded spots on them.

I've got pictures that I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-02-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,146
Posted By RoadsideJourney
The water tanks are from RecPro: 100 Gallon RV...

The water tanks are from RecPro: 100 Gallon RV Water Tank 11" x 81" x 26" NSF Certified and BPA Free (https://www.recpro.com/200-gallon-rv-water-tank-combo-nsf-certified-and-bpa-free/). They are 11"...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-02-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,146
Posted By RoadsideJourney
LOL Right?! I didn't love the front end, but I do...

LOL Right?! I didn't love the front end, but I do love the inside space.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-02-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,146
Posted By RoadsideJourney
I'm at work, but here's my instagram ...

I'm at work, but here's my instagram (https://www.instagram.com/roadsidejourney/)and some pics of the raise and results.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-02-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,146
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Colorado Custom Coachworks...

Colorado Custom Coachworks (https://www.coloradocustomcoachworks.com/professional) is near there and does great roof raises from what I've seen on their Instagram...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-02-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,146
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Thomas Bus Raise

I know a lot of people here don't approve of this method, but my dad and I raised the roof of my Thomas bus by 24" at the windows. He welded in 1x2 tubes in the hat channels with 1" angle iron on...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-05-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,879
Posted By RoadsideJourney
If this is the right bus, here is their...

If this is the right bus, here is their instagram, they have a bus tour and photos in their stories: https://www.instagram.com/homemadeinchina/. It looks nice, and it does have the original bus...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-07-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 906
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Lightbulb Skyview Fixed Impact Skylight?

I saw this skylight at Lowes (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Skyview-Fixed-Impact-Skylight-Actual-26-in-x-26-in/3455156) the other day, and was thinking this would make a great skylight for my bus. It's...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-22-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 28,130
Posted By RoadsideJourney
After seeing Brandy and Kye from the Boomerang...

After seeing Brandy and Kye from the Boomerang Bus use Raptor liner, I did some research on it. I think that is the way I'm going to go. I bought the raptor paint for my storage boxes, and I'll be...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-22-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,856
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Some have mentioned a mini-split, I just bought...

Some have mentioned a mini-split, I just bought one of the Pioneer ones that has an inverter built-in. They have a soft start that is easier on batteries.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-19-2019, 12:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,691
Posted By RoadsideJourney
No, I actually got it from the Knoxville, TN. I...

No, I actually got it from the Knoxville, TN. I should have waited, though, cuz it had a bunch of rust. Definitely watch where you get it from.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-15-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,691
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Hey there! I'm in the beginning stages of...

Hey there! I'm in the beginning stages of building still, but we're in Round Rock just off of 35/45. We did a 2' roof raise, and my bus is a 34' front engine. I'm on Instagram @RoadsideJourney...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-13-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,147
Posted By RoadsideJourney
I love the Mayes Team bus and a bunch of others...

I love the Mayes Team bus and a bunch of others that have the L-shaped kitchen! However, whenever I do my floor plan in Sketchup, I just can't fit everything in with the L-shape that I can with the...
Forum: School Bus News 12-28-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,496
Posted By RoadsideJourney
They found her tiny home a few days later, thank...

They found her tiny home a few days later, thank goodness.
https://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/national/article223198955.html

My dad mentioned to me that I should install a GPS tracking unit...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-12-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,512
Posted By RoadsideJourney
I watched you guys doing the roof raise and it...

I watched you guys doing the roof raise and it gave me the inspiration to do my own raise. I learned a lot of info during your build, so thanks for the help!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-26-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,629
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Yes, their roof raise is what inspired me to do...

Yes, their roof raise is what inspired me to do mine. He made it looks pretty easy. :) I think they may be different in style because his is a rear engine, and mine is a front engine.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-26-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,629
Posted By RoadsideJourney
It was a bit more challenging, but with the help...

It was a bit more challenging, but with the help of my mech. engineer brother-in-law, we figured it out. We could have cut below the windows, and that would probably have been a lot easier. I don't...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-27-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,778
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Lightbulb My ideas: a. I wouldn't use the Great Stuff as...

My ideas:
a. I wouldn't use the Great Stuff as the main wall insulation. It's just supposed to be a crack filler.

d. I personally wouldn't recommend re-using the metal ceiling panels, especially...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 08-24-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,086
Posted By RoadsideJourney
Roadside Journey :: 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF

Roadside Journey :: 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF (2018-08-24 18:17:23)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-15-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,629
Posted By RoadsideJourney
We raised my bus 24". I wanted at least a 12"...

We raised my bus 24". I wanted at least a 12" raise, to account for 2-3 inches of spray foam & wood in the ceiling and floor, plus some headroom for the tall people in my family. My dad convinced me...
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