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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste

01-26-2018, 05:34 PM

Replies: 27

Can a gray water tank be installed in the bus not under?

Views: 17,032

Posted By DesertMax

Ah yes weight! I was not thinking like an...

Ah yes weight! I was not thinking like an engineer. For bodies in motion, lower center of G is always better.

Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste

01-26-2018, 02:34 PM

Replies: 27

Can a gray water tank be installed in the bus not under?

Views: 17,032

Posted By DesertMax

Gravity Flow Interior Gray Tanks :::

I am currently full time in a Lance truck camper and the gray tank is outside of the box & way up high just above the elevation of the truck bed sides. I'm getting ready to purchase my first bus and...

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

01-22-2018, 01:47 PM

Replies: 19

Thomas HDX: Anyone build one? I have questions?

Views: 12,746

Posted By DesertMax

Thanks to all for the great responses.. Very...

Thanks to all for the great responses.. Very informative and again to Richy, really great to hear about the white buses and the FL line in particular... White Freightliner it is!

Speaking of...

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

01-22-2018, 10:26 AM

Replies: 19

Thomas HDX: Anyone build one? I have questions?

Views: 12,746

Posted By DesertMax

Richy ::: Thanks for the great response!

I would love to see some pics of your bus...
To be honest, I'm not going to be ready to make my purchase until late March or possibly April of this year so have lots of time to ponder which to end...

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

01-03-2018, 02:29 PM

Replies: 19

Thomas HDX: Anyone build one? I have questions?

Views: 12,746

Posted By DesertMax

Cool, thanks!

Cool, thanks!

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

01-03-2018, 02:21 PM

Replies: 19

Thomas HDX: Anyone build one? I have questions?

Views: 12,746

Posted By DesertMax

Hi Steve & thanks for your response.. so I...

Hi Steve & thanks for your response.. so I understand the length but a bit foggy on your width?

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

01-03-2018, 09:38 AM

Replies: 19

Thomas HDX: Anyone build one? I have questions?

Views: 12,746

Posted By DesertMax

Thomas HDX: Anyone build one? I have questions?

Hi Guys, I am getting closer to making my first bus purchase and settled on the HDX and need some help with inside workable dimensions from behind the steps to the existing rear wall over the engine...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-21-2017, 09:42 AM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

Regarding Reg Needs to Be In State of DL ???

When I changed my Ca plates to Oregon she wanted me to get an OR drivers license but I passed because it seemed at the time to be another unnecessary fee ... How about this then, buy my bus here in...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-21-2017, 09:37 AM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

Thanks Twigg...

Thanks Twigg...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-21-2017, 07:43 AM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

About My Ca Drivers License :::

I have permanent Oregon residence but still have my Ca Drivers License. Does anyone think this will cause problems when I bring my Arizona purchased bus back up to Oregon and go to the DMV there??? ...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-20-2017, 07:20 PM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

Yep, my girlfriend in Oregon has a cool little...

Yep, my girlfriend in Oregon has a cool little Geo Metro that stopped running after I left to come down here in search of my new bus. She left it parked under some trees and didn't check it for a...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-20-2017, 12:45 PM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

OK then... that is good info and indeed I am...

OK then... that is good info and indeed I am stripping it down for the build...
Thanks for that...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-20-2017, 12:07 PM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

Arizona :: Oregon

Thanks for that Robin. You know, I had planned a flatbed tow behind when I began this adventure and I guess it was on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum where the sketchy stuff began. Guys were...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-20-2017, 10:58 AM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

OK That is Great News :::

Thanks for all the great responses..

Also, to Robin.. many more questions arise! I read the link you included in your response and about insurance :::
I am basically a snowbird Oregon to...

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

12-20-2017, 10:30 AM

Replies: 6

I Guess I Have the Stupid Question of The Day!

Views: 966

Posted By DesertMax

Excellent Responses As Always :::

Thanks Guys, ok now on the EM doors, they have a deadbolt inside correct?
So is that deadbolt a keyed exterior lock or just a safety lock for the passengers when under steam? And I'm pretty sure I...

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

12-20-2017, 07:39 AM

Replies: 6

I Guess I Have the Stupid Question of The Day!

Views: 966

Posted By DesertMax

I Guess I Have the Stupid Question of The Day!

I'm shopping for a Thomas HDX and it occurred to me that I did not have the answer to this question. How do you lock a big bus? Those emergency doors are surely not for egress and ingress so that...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-20-2017, 07:35 AM

Replies: 25

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

Views: 9,835

Posted By DesertMax

Soon to Be Bus Owner: All About CDL and Driving a Bus Conversion?

I'm from Oregon and currently in Arizona shopping for a bus. What is the real deal on the CDL and if I just quickly take out all the seats, will that bypass the need for any other license but the...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-10-2017, 08:14 AM

Replies: 13

Which Bus to Buy? Getting Closer to Decision!

Views: 1,909

Posted By DesertMax

Great! Thanks... I will look at those..

Great! Thanks... I will look at those..

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-09-2017, 06:54 PM

Replies: 13

Which Bus to Buy? Getting Closer to Decision!

Views: 1,909

Posted By DesertMax

Yes, I am sure that the HDX like yours is what I...

Yes, I am sure that the HDX like yours is what I want. I like the insect-like outer mirrors because they seem to be a good upgrade I noticed on buses from way back. They look like they offer the...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-09-2017, 05:33 PM

Replies: 13

Which Bus to Buy? Getting Closer to Decision!

Views: 1,909

Posted By DesertMax

Hey I noticed no prices and that is very good...

Hey I noticed no prices and that is very good information... thanks, M

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-09-2017, 01:24 PM

Replies: 13

Which Bus to Buy? Getting Closer to Decision!

Views: 1,909

Posted By DesertMax

This is exactly why I come to these great forums :::

Thank you all so much for saving me emission related nightmares! I know a little about this from a non bus related topic, my 2005 Ford Super Duty 6.0L engine... Another story for another time ::
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-09-2017, 09:13 AM

Replies: 13

Which Bus to Buy? Getting Closer to Decision!

Views: 1,909

Posted By DesertMax

Which Bus to Buy? Getting Closer to Decision!

Hi Guys, after much research I'm giving a serious look to the Thomas HDX with the CAT C7. I am still busy working on my credit and plan to finance a nicer bus and probably from one of the big bus...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

11-30-2017, 08:37 AM

Replies: 60

Towing Capability with A 40' Coach???

Views: 8,951

Posted By DesertMax

Found These Guys Here In AZ??

Wondering if this may be a good way to go. I guess I'll go take a look at them..
1988-1993 Blue Bird All American FE – 84 Passenger – Canyon State Bus Sales...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

11-30-2017, 08:15 AM

Replies: 60

Towing Capability with A 40' Coach???

Views: 8,951

Posted By DesertMax

Hey Rusty, I own a Powerstroke and had never...

Hey Rusty, I own a Powerstroke and had never heard of this product or test capability.
I have done all the service myself in the first 100K or so and then Ford Dealerships took it over and...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

11-29-2017, 07:34 PM

Replies: 60

Towing Capability with A 40' Coach???

Views: 8,951

Posted By DesertMax

Mr4, yes I will check around to see what the...

Mr4, yes I will check around to see what the receiver installation will run.. Thanks

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