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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-03-2022, 11:31 PM
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Gray water drain pump
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Gray water drain pump
Having a hard time finding info on this…
There is no way my gray water tank can be under my shower. I live in MN and even with insulation, it would freeze or at least get slushy outside.
Has...
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Conversion General Discussions
07-16-2022, 02:29 PM
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Painting window trim
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olivemartini
Update: DeMac recommended this: Birchwood Casey...
Update: DeMac recommended this: Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black Metal Finish (thank you, DeMac!)
It worked well, but given that my windows were already installed and wasn’t going to remove them...
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Conversion General Discussions
05-31-2022, 12:52 PM
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Painting window trim
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Painting window trim
Has anyone painted the metal on their windows? I’d really like to do mine black but wondering if it will just scrape off every time I open them.
I know there was a thread about this a while ago...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-10-2022, 05:54 PM
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Drivers Seat Replacement
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olivemartini
Does anyone have any resources/know any laws...
Does anyone have any resources/know any laws about requirements for a drivers seat? I’m hoping to take a regular living room chair (not rocking or reclining, just a sturdy cushy chair) and attach it...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
01-18-2022, 03:05 PM
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Won’t start??
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olivemartini
Won’t start??
No clue what else to do. Plenty of gas with additive. It’s almost 40 degrees out. Brand new batteries. Any ideas?
https://youtu.be/sTgdIwoOBSU
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
12-22-2021, 12:48 PM
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IC won’t start
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olivemartini
No worries! It’s trying to turn over but...
No worries!
It’s trying to turn over but won’t, the engine is making a kind of clicking sound, codes ol-95 and d1 14 12, both of which say oil level sensor failure. Battery drains pretty quickly,...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
12-22-2021, 12:20 PM
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IC won’t start
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olivemartini
IC won’t start
HALP
I’ve jumped it, used diesel additive for gelled fuel, added winter diesel, fluid levels are good, emergency latches are good, reset codes which didn’t work, ???????????????
...
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Conversion General Discussions
09-06-2021, 02:11 PM
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Wood on outside of Bus
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olivemartini
Any idea if laminate/vinyl would cause the same...
Any idea if laminate/vinyl would cause the same issues if the edges were sealed??
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-30-2021, 12:36 PM
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AC removal: compressor??
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olivemartini
PW thank you! That makes it clear
PW thank you! That makes it clear
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-30-2021, 05:38 AM
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AC removal: compressor??
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olivemartini
Don’t mean to be a nuisance. I’m just confused....
Don’t mean to be a nuisance. I’m just confused. I’ve been reading online and it’s difficult to understand. I came here because you guys know what you’re doing and hoped it could be explained in a way...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-29-2021, 08:29 PM
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AC removal: compressor??
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olivemartini
Thanks for the help everyone! Anything and...
Thanks for the help everyone! Anything and everything else you could tell me would be great. I know nothing about these engines. Or Skoolie building…… heh heh…..
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-29-2021, 08:28 PM
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AC removal: compressor??
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olivemartini
Is there a purpose of the standard idler aside...
Is there a purpose of the standard idler aside from keeping the belt moving??
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-28-2021, 03:55 PM
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AC removal: compressor??
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olivemartini
The AC’s were broken. I’ll install a small one...
The AC’s were broken. I’ll install a small one later, but up in MN AC is not an issue most of the year. So just leaving the compressor there is all good??
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-28-2021, 01:13 PM
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AC removal: compressor??
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olivemartini
AC removal: compressor??
AC Freon is drained, both units removed. Now I’m wondering if I can just cut the hoses and call it good, or if I have to unscrew them and replace with something else?
And then the compressor, it...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
08-22-2021, 11:12 AM
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Brake lines inside
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olivemartini
If anyone is still following this thread.. I...
If anyone is still following this thread.. I finally got around to finding where these come from and end. And they are literally not attached to anything. Is it safe for me to just cut them off??
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-19-2021, 11:21 PM
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Skip furring strips??
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olivemartini
Gotcha. That seems doable. Follow up...
Gotcha. That seems doable.
Follow up question about the ceiling… thoughts on bamboo instead of wood? It seems to have close to the same insulation properties. Specifically found this, which looks...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-19-2021, 10:42 PM
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Skip furring strips??
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olivemartini
[QUOTE=DeMac;450165] Not trying to add to...
[QUOTE=DeMac;450165]
Not trying to add to your projects list... just bonus info.
Sealing all convection leaks, will also lower condensation. Above IC windows, there's gap between the steel coach...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-19-2021, 09:38 PM
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Skip furring strips??
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olivemartini
I think I get it… idk why it took me so long lol!...
I think I get it… idk why it took me so long lol!
So the furring strips are attached to the ribs with screws, which could cause condensation. Then the ceiling wood is attached only by screwing to...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-18-2021, 09:57 PM
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Skip furring strips??
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olivemartini
This is why I’m confused. It just seems like an...
This is why I’m confused. It just seems like an extra step. I plan on using some sort of tongue and groove method with real wood, around an inch thick. I’m not understanding how the furring strips...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-18-2021, 05:17 AM
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Skip furring strips??
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olivemartini
Skip furring strips??
I’ve found only one video with people who skipped furring strips all together. Has anyone else done this??
Some background:
I will be using spray foam insulation
Will use Wood for ceiling ...
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-10-2021, 01:55 PM
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STICKY windows
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olivemartini
Turns out olive oil was my best bet. Didn’t...
Turns out olive oil was my best bet. Didn’t necessarily help get it straight off the windows but helped keep it relatively clean and off my hands. Next question… since these were held in with only...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-04-2021, 01:36 PM
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Rear engine seats
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olivemartini
Ok. And those flat pieces you cut out as the new...
Ok. And those flat pieces you cut out as the new cover are far enough away from everything that it won’t cause any issues? Yours looks great, I’d really like to turn that space into a couch
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Conversion General Discussions
08-04-2021, 12:59 PM
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Rear engine seats
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olivemartini
So I got the cover off and here’s what’s...
So I got the cover off and here’s what’s underneath. Demac, is this the cage you were talking about? Wondering if that’s a little too close for my skill level to mess with
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Conversion General Discussions
08-03-2021, 08:26 PM
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Rear engine seats
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Posted By
olivemartini
This is exactly what I’m hoping to do! Mine is a...
This is exactly what I’m hoping to do! Mine is a dt466 also. Thank you for the pics, I’ll check out the rest
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Conversion General Discussions
08-03-2021, 04:08 PM
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Rear engine seats
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1,034
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olivemartini
Rear engine seats
What is this thing in the middle of these seats? I would like to keep everything the way it is, except this stupid middle thing. What’s underneath that part?
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