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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-14-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Bluthebus00
So frustrating! I'm pretty sure they're just...

So frustrating! I'm pretty sure they're just winging it 1/2 the time because it doesn't fit any of their usual categories. 😂

Good work Penndot 🤦
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-14-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Bluthebus00
musigenesis gave good info. :thumb: We...

musigenesis gave good info. :thumb:

We registered our bus around 2020 as a motorhome.


Here's what we did:
- Filled out and submitted the MV41 form
- MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY THE UNLADEN...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-10-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 986
Posted By Bluthebus00
As soon as I posted my comment, I saw that you...

As soon as I posted my comment, I saw that you beat me by 3 minutes LOL
Glad you're back in!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-10-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 986
Posted By Bluthebus00
Not sure if resolved or not. Didn't read the...

Not sure if resolved or not. Didn't read the whole thread but I had this happen. Kids locked the keys in the bus because they didn't realize the rear would was still locked even it was open.

I...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-19-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By Bluthebus00
My survey responses: Q: Is your bus...

My survey responses:

Q: Is your bus conversion started?
A: Yes

Q: Is it complete?
A: Just about

Q: And how complete is it?
A: About 90%. Remaining work is all cosmetic items
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-04-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By Bluthebus00
For me, state farm had no issue with insuring my...

For me, state farm had no issue with insuring my rig. It just had to be legally titled, registered, and inspected as a Class A Motorhome after the conversion was complete. I guess that's the...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-13-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Bluthebus00
Do you have a fuse on the power line feeding the...

Do you have a fuse on the power line feeding the monitor?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-17-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By Bluthebus00
I second the vote for sketchup. Very easy to...

I second the vote for sketchup. Very easy to pickup and use. Built our bus using sketchup. Even planned out some remodeling projects for our home with it
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-03-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bluthebus00
My 6 Hancooks were about $3k installed with...

My 6 Hancooks were about $3k installed with warranty at our local truck shop
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-28-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,709
Posted By Bluthebus00
...on a threaded fitting though? LOL :popcorn:...

...on a threaded fitting though? LOL
:popcorn: :whistling:
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-28-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,709
Posted By Bluthebus00
That's a very good question. Ignorance is my...

That's a very good question. Ignorance is my only answer. They just don't know it's a structural component

I just built my interior walls out to either incorporate the chair rail or hide the...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-18-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,099
Posted By Bluthebus00
To the OP, I agree with the rbirling. You'd...

To the OP, I agree with the rbirling. You'd definitely want to install dedicated check valves between your 12v water pump and city water supply sources. The check valves aren't expensive and save a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-17-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,468
Posted By Bluthebus00
Welcome neighbor! Always glad to see more PA...

Welcome neighbor! Always glad to see more PA residents onboard!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-13-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,362
Posted By Bluthebus00
Agreed, surge protectors are also a must. I...

Agreed, surge protectors are also a must.
I installed a hardwired 30A 120V SurgeGuard on our rig when building out our electrical system.

It is fantastic. Protects for over/under voltage, over...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-13-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,673
Posted By Bluthebus00
I did something similar. I have a universal...

I did something similar. I have a universal mounting bracket bolted to the frame of our bus behind the rear axle and mud flaps. I installed retractable steps in front of it so when the steps are...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-13-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,362
Posted By Bluthebus00
DON'T BOND YOUR NEUTRAL AND GROUND! This is...

DON'T BOND YOUR NEUTRAL AND GROUND!
This is dangerous and is against code.

The shore connection is already bonding neutral and ground an it's main panel. All sub panels must have neutral and...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 04-22-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,808
Posted By Bluthebus00
Whatever it was that was getting stuck open, I...

Whatever it was that was getting stuck open, I was able to massage it back to a somewhat normal operation by cycling the brakes a bunch of times over the course of 1 or 2 hours. I'm not working on...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 04-21-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,808
Posted By Bluthebus00
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! ...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Confirming the brake chamber was in fact bad. I was able to work it enough to loosen up the internal valve that got stuck and get consistent performance out...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 04-19-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,808
Posted By Bluthebus00
Service Brake - Air loss

Hello bus family!

Started un-winterizing our rig and prepping for the camping season. Started the bus up started building pressure, went to press the service brakes to do a test and...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-19-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,618
Posted By Bluthebus00
True. I had this happen on my rig after sitting...

True. I had this happen on my rig after sitting for over a year with the spring brakes engaged while we were working on it. A couple precise whacks on the rear drum with a B.F. rubber mallet broke...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-30-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,834
Posted By Bluthebus00
Cummins 5.9 24V - What's a normal running temp?

Hey guys,

We've been loving our rig and are going on at least one trip every month.
With the summer's ambient temps hovering around 80-90F, the coolant temps now hover just under 220F. The...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-18-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,218
Posted By Bluthebus00
Statefarm just wanted pictures, a declared value,...

Statefarm just wanted pictures, a declared value, and the agent had a few questions. My bus was 90% finished at that point. Only cosmetic items remained. All of the systems were already installed...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-18-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,218
Posted By Bluthebus00
After you said this, I went back and checked my...

After you said this, I went back and checked my policy and you're correct. My RV policy is standalone but everything else is bundled together. I reread through the email chain and Statefarm's only...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-17-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,218
Posted By Bluthebus00
I have StateFarm in PA. Fully insured with a...

I have StateFarm in PA. Fully insured with a standard RV policy for $300/yr.
I do also have a multi-vehicle and home policy bundled with the RV too so that may be helping.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-23-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,220
Posted By Bluthebus00
Thanks for the reply! I actually wasn't...

Thanks for the reply! I actually wasn't complaining about the humidity but just sharing how well our mini split was running. The ducted fan we have in the rear of the bus stated that the humidity...
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