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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
The new plan is to cut the two pipes that come...

The new plan is to cut the two pipes that come out of the electric pump and put a garden hose on it that goes directly into the fuel tank and try the pump and see if the filter gets fuel, now it...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2017, 04:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
How can we check that? There is no diesel...

How can we check that? There is no diesel leaking..
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2017, 04:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
How can we check that?

How can we check that?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2017, 02:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
Rusty, the more reading link doesn't seem to go...

Rusty, the more reading link doesn't seem to go to anywhere and does every engine have a solenoid thing?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2017, 02:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
It also died with a full tank and it is easy to...

It also died with a full tank and it is easy to take off the fuel cap.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2017, 02:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
Ok, so I thought this was only happening in the...

Ok, so I thought this was only happening in the lower gears when going uphill, but after that initial climb yesterday I was able to drive 90 miles downhill without any problem and after 40 miles...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
Sorry, I am not super familiar with the whole...

Sorry, I am not super familiar with the whole mechanics of the bus, I am learning at lot though, the bus brakes down quite often unfortunately.
What is the solenoid thing? Where can I find it?
The...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
Ok, so today we did a climb of 400m in first gear...

Ok, so today we did a climb of 400m in first gear and then it shut down again. The engine is not overheated, it just stops.

So far we have:
- changed the two fuel filters, still no idea where...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2017, 03:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 825
Posted By Letsbenomads
Thomas bus MVP er 2000 straining filter

Hi everyone, I am trying to figure out how to access the straining filter in the fuel tank and if I have one. Is it from the top attached to something? Thanks
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2017, 03:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
Hi, thanks for your replies. At the moment I am...

Hi, thanks for your replies. At the moment I am trying to figure out how to access the straining filter in the tank and if I have one. Is it from the top attached to something? Thanks
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-25-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Letsbenomads
Thomas bus MVP er 2000 clogged diesel

Hi everyone,

We think we have a problem with our diesel filters. The engine dies as soon as I use the gas pedal. It starts and idles fine, reverse is also not a problem. I changed the two fuel...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-21-2017, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By Letsbenomads
Thomas mvp 1999 RE trail arm bushings

Hi, we are looking for a replacement for the bushing of the right trail arm. Any idea where and how we can find this?
Thanks a lot!!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-29-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By Letsbenomads
Can't fully shut entrance door

When we turn on the engine and use the air pressure to shut the door it closes perfectly but when we want to close it manually it doesn't want to fully shut which makes us lose a lot of heat, and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-13-2014, 04:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By Letsbenomads
Certificate of conformity

Hi, we shipped our Thomas school bus to Belgium. To start the import process they want a certificate of conformity delivered by Thomas which states we can transform the bus into a mobile home. Do you...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-27-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: The Nomads Bus - Thomas MVP RE

We're wondering if we should remove the plywood and rubber in the drivers area (underneath chair and between chair and stairs.) if so, how did you do it? Seem like its all stuck in the front of the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: The Nomads Bus - Thomas MVP RE

Yep Ro-Ro.. We had some bad luck with the delivery of the bus. We drove for 1,5 hr to pick up the bus and found him with the tire off the rim (see pic). Took us 10 days before we got it fixed. Now...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By Letsbenomads
The Nomads Bus - Thomas MVP RE

Hi Guys,

We're from Belgium. Almost a year ago now we started developing the idea for The Nomads Bus (Thomas MVP RE 2000). (we tried to realise the project in the US, posted about finding a way to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-18-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,348
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: Measurements and isolation

Great thanks Nat... you know with and height too by any chance?
Do you think we could just put a double bench in the front for driver and one extra?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-18-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,348
Posted By Letsbenomads
Measurements and isolation

Hi,

We are looking for the inside measurements of a 39ft school bus, flat nose and rear engine.
I can't find it anywhere.

Plus we are looking into how to isolate the windows best in strong...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,296
Posted By Letsbenomads
What would you recommend? 39 ft and mountains

Hi,

We are looking for the perfect bus to buy, not easy.. Here are some of the specs we are looking for.
What bus would you recommend?

- We want to buy the bus in Texas or anywhere along the...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-20-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,280
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: Insurance for 6 months US and 6 months CANADA

Thanks everybody for your help, we learned a lot through all the info.
We decided to become an official business in Europe and try out the project over there. Will be nice to be back home and closer...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-20-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,075
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: Commercial or not?

Thanks everybody for your help, we learned a lot through all the info.
We decided to become an official business in Europe and try out the project over there. Will be nice to be back home and closer...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-17-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,075
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: Commercial or not?

Thank you very much BUBB for you info. It might not seem so but we have been doing research for months. :)
I guess it's easier when you know what you're looking for, and we're only getting to that...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-17-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,280
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: Insurance for 6 months US and 6 months CANADA

First of all, thanks for all the positivity surrounding our questions. :)
At least we know now it is not going to be easy.
We are looking for answers that can contribute to making our project legal...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-17-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,075
Posted By Letsbenomads
Re: Commercial or not?

We are looking for solutions to make it legal, so any advice on that is more than welcome!
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