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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-02-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,785
Posted By ACamper
When I fist got my bus I installed a wood stove...

When I fist got my bus I installed a wood stove before I insulated the ceiling and stayed in it a few times, it lost heat fast.. It was a metal tent, icicles everywhere. Once I put the ceiling in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-28-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,646
Posted By ACamper
How long ago did you get the products and use...

How long ago did you get the products and use support ? Because for the last year or two they have not had any real support, usually 1-hour hold until they hang up.

***I would recommend anyone...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-28-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,646
Posted By ACamper
Before you guys send Renogy and money you should...

Before you guys send Renogy and money you should look at some reviews and experiences others have had with them. They offer no support and they are fraudulent scammers.

Many of their kits are...
Forum: Skoolie Life 12-24-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,346
Posted By ACamper
Common sense and research goes a long way in...

Common sense and research goes a long way in anything. I have seen people jump in a sink in lots of things classic cars, boats, custom motorcycles, businesses, etc.
This fall Craigslist in...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-23-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 107,705
Posted By ACamper
It looks like a few significant mutations of...

It looks like a few significant mutations of COVID-19 are coming out. As most virologist have warned about from the start this will make the vaccines worthless(except for the billion dollar big phama...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-20-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,712
Posted By ACamper
I crimped all my wires with a $25. crimper, a...

I crimped all my wires with a $25. crimper, a hammer, solder and heat shrink wrap. They are solid connections and would be difficult to tear apart. I works just fine for my personal projects and give...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-11-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By ACamper
I bought a solar controller the size I would...

I bought a solar controller the size I would eventually need, then added an extra battery or panel as I went.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-03-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 107,705
Posted By ACamper
Is it better to rearrange the entire world for a...

Is it better to rearrange the entire world for a few ? or have a few rearrange their behavior ?





And mask mandatory states are ? No. The entire country has it spreading, mask are not...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-03-2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 107,705
Posted By ACamper
And mask mandatory states are ? Not. The entire...

And mask mandatory states are ? Not. The entire country has it spreading sorry mask are not stopping it.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-03-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 107,705
Posted By ACamper
The risk from Covid19 is not high, less then rush...

The risk from Covid19 is not high, less then rush hour traffic, factory work, logging. Personally I think people should have the freedom to make their own risk assessment and management.

If...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-26-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By ACamper
On my bus I had a couple of shut off valves in...

On my bus I had a couple of shut off valves in the engine compartment, I shut them off and looped the hoses together just after them.

If you cut the hoses in the engine compartment you should be...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-25-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By ACamper
If you are not going to use them I would take...

If you are not going to use them I would take them out. If the crack, break, leak they can make a huge mess especially if you bury them in your build.

When the bus is gutted they are easy to take...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-24-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,240
Posted By ACamper
Starting batteries are designed differently then...

Starting batteries are designed differently then deep cycle batteries.

I would get a dedicated starting battery, it should not be that hard to hook up or pay someone a few bucks to hook it up. It...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-19-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,650
Posted By ACamper
This is a discussion forum for discussion and to...

This is a discussion forum for discussion and to help fellow bus owners. If you see a bad investment that might cause someone a huge loss it is helpful to discuss that.

Sadly many used auto...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-19-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,650
Posted By ACamper
I never knew that something "documented" having...

I never knew that something "documented" having been to Woodstock or broke down on the way would boost the value/selling price so much. ?

also at what point is "patina" patina or rust ?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-15-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,491
Posted By ACamper
Power tools draw a lot, you will want a generator...

Power tools draw a lot, you will want a generator if you are going to run them for significant amounts of time.

I built my bus off grid with 1- 900a battery and an inverter. I would charge the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-15-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,473
Posted By ACamper
I recently had some issues with Renogy(one of the...

I recently had some issues with Renogy(one of the top retailers of smaller panels) and found out real fast they do not have real support and have a massive problem with not honoring warranties or...
Forum: Skoolie Life 11-15-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,600
Posted By ACamper
Cool project. Hauling water is expensive...

Cool project.

Hauling water is expensive and time consuming. Water is the key to everything in the desert. You can get remote land for cheap because it cost more to haul water to then it is worth...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-14-2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,650
Posted By ACamper
To restore a pile of rust is like trying to swim...

To restore a pile of rust is like trying to swim up stream or painting a dirt wall.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-14-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,473
Posted By ACamper
I am not a solar expert but I have always heard...

I am not a solar expert but I have always heard an air gap is much better for the panels and the optimum conditions for them to operate.

All the brackets and mounting systems for the traditional...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-13-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,541
Posted By ACamper
I think you have the right attitude. One...

I think you have the right attitude.

One aspect of school buses is how much do you want to invest into a 20-30 year old bus ? I always see people trying to sell buses for 40k+ "trying to get...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-02-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,088
Posted By ACamper
They also had problems before covid. "remote...

They also had problems before covid. "remote work" is just one of their recent excuses along their trail of fraudulent business practices.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-02-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,541
Posted By ACamper
Tearing up the floor and redoing it is a lot of...

Tearing up the floor and redoing it is a lot of work.. If you don't care that much you will be fine. I have seen a good number of buses just roll with the original floor.

My personal issue with...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-02-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,446
Posted By ACamper
As others have said rust and tires and important....

As others have said rust and tires and important.

You can judge a build out by how much labor it will save you and by the pieces and components. I value used pieces and components at around 30%...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-02-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 107,705
Posted By ACamper
Sorry but Pandemics are not that simple. The vast...

Sorry but Pandemics are not that simple. The vast majority of the country is wearing masks. This is one of the big problems.. People have been informed that they can just wear a mask and go about...
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