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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-26-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,429
Posted By phirewall
Yes I successfully registered as a motorhome via...

Yes I successfully registered as a motorhome via the Vermont method in another thread here.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-26-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,429
Posted By phirewall
What did you end up going with?

What did you end up going with?
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-24-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,627
Posted By phirewall
Thanks. I am going to be in the wind, not staying...

Thanks. I am going to be in the wind, not staying anywhere too long so maybe I'll roll the dice.. I do wonder though if they'll find me out since I bought the bus from a dealer in California and I...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-24-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,627
Posted By phirewall
My bus came with CA plates already, but does...

My bus came with CA plates already, but does anyone know if I can avoid dealing with the California DMV and smog check requirements by using the Vermont plates? Or are the Vermont plates useless and...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-24-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,627
Posted By phirewall
Got my plates today. Took almost 3 weeks, but...

Got my plates today. Took almost 3 weeks, but there was a holiday in there. Hopefully the registration shows up in a few days.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-19-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By phirewall
Thanks. I think I have it covered now, but if I...

Thanks. I think I have it covered now, but if I run into issues I will keep you in mind.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-29-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,627
Posted By phirewall
I don't think you need insurance to register it....

I don't think you need insurance to register it. Where are you getting this info? Is it perhaps different in your state?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-28-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,917
Posted By phirewall
For some reason I wasn't getting the email...

For some reason I wasn't getting the email notifications, so I'm just getting around to reading these replies. Thank you everyone for the great info!

Here in SoCal they paint the tops of all the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-27-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By phirewall
Solar system design help needed - willing to pay the right person

My skoolie conversion is in full swing and I'm ready to get started on solar. I've been reading and learning a ton, so I have a general idea of what is needed but I'd feel a lot more comfortable if I...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-26-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,627
Posted By phirewall
Anyone in California have luck with this?

Anyone in California have luck with this?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-18-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,917
Posted By phirewall
Beating the heat - roof platform vs alternatives

Hello everyone!

I'm considering adding a platform on top of my short bus, with the primary purpose of reducing heat inside by having airflow between the roof and platform. Am I crazy for thinking...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-18-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
..and to be clear there are several Chevy 6.5s...

..and to be clear there are several Chevy 6.5s for much less but I've been advised to stay clear of that engine.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-18-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Thanks. I've been checking CL but haven't seen...

Thanks. I've been checking CL but haven't seen anything to the specs I'm after.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-17-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Double Craigslist prices where though? Anywhere...

Double Craigslist prices where though? Anywhere in SoCal?

I've seen smaller shorties with less desirable engines for $5k-$6k around here but that's the closest I've gotten. Granted I'm no expert...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-16-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By phirewall
Yes, a Chevy short bus. I'm sure that wouldn't...

Yes, a Chevy short bus. I'm sure that wouldn't work for a normal length bus.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-16-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By phirewall
Yep, just a normal auto policy according to him.

Yep, just a normal auto policy according to him.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-16-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,926
Posted By phirewall
Insurance trick? Sounds too good to be true

Spoke to a gentleman yesterday selling a converted shortie, and the topic of conversation meandered to insurance. He told me he had insurance with Geico, and I balked at his answer having heard most...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Great idea, thanks!

Great idea, thanks!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Lowest they would go was $8k each for the two I...

Lowest they would go was $8k each for the two I was looking at that were stickered at $14k, so a little more than half. Both are 2002 E450 7.3L 5-windows.

I'm sleeping on it tonight before I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
I wouldn't pay that, I talked to the dealer and...

I wouldn't pay that, I talked to the dealer and they'll let it go for 8k.
Still a bit high, but I've had no luck with auctions anywhere near here.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Or this:...

Or this: https://www.a-zbus.com/bus-listings/2001-mini-school-bus-unit-16u004s/
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Something like this is what I had in mind,...

Something like this is what I had in mind, although they want something ridiculous like 18k for it:
Used Thomas Built Minotour school bus for sale at Buswest Preowned, California....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
I should add, in case the information is...

I should add, in case the information is valuable, more about how it will be used.

I will be traveling to music festivals most of the year working, and living out of the bus. I'm not planning on a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-14-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Posted By phirewall
Recommendations for shortie in SoCal - what I've learned, please correct me!

Learning more every day, thanks much in part to folks like you!

I've narrowed my search to a large shortie, 5 window minimum. I travel with a good deal of music equipment so the extra space is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-13-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,428
Posted By phirewall
I found another one nearby, this one is a 2001...

I found another one nearby, this one is a 2001 Chevy Blue Bird with 6.5L. It's half the price but double the miles ($5000/260k).

I'm a little wary of the mileage, but I could put a few thousand...
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