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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-21-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,778
Posted By gizmoq
I wanted to do an enclosed roll-back for my...

I wanted to do an enclosed roll-back for my transporter, but found it cost & weight prohibitive. So I just installed a flatbed, 6Klb single axle inside the garage, and had RaceRamps cut ramps for my...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-15-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,740
Posted By gizmoq
What skills, all I started with was desire and...

What skills, all I started with was desire and determination.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-12-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,674
Posted By gizmoq
No, for a little more than the price of the...

No, for a little more than the price of the Avanti I got an entire used motor home with 2-way refrigerator/freezer.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-11-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,674
Posted By gizmoq
After over 2 years fulltiming on the road, we've...

After over 2 years fulltiming on the road, we've been north ,south, east, and west. Seen both oceans, 4 of the 5 Great lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico. Winter in the desert sucks so we now winter in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-11-2018, 01:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,548
Posted By gizmoq
I love my Rat Rod. I know it looks like a piece...

I love my Rat Rod. I know it looks like a piece of junk: rusted fenders, patina here and there, paint peeling off showing the original "school bus yellow". busted windows, dirty patina-clad wheels,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-16-2017, 11:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,585
Posted By gizmoq
I prefer a covered/enclosed garage. Which is...

I prefer a covered/enclosed garage. Which is right now converted to a master bedroom suite.
But this is how I travel i.e. loading and unloading.
...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-25-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 105,434
Posted By gizmoq
Agreed....Us, too!

Agreed....Us, too!
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 12-23-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,085
Posted By gizmoq
And if boondocking is not your style,...

And if boondocking is not your style, https://trips.furkot.com lets you plan your travels and also find cheap RV Parks near your stops.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 12-23-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 105,434
Posted By gizmoq
Half way there!!! We're stopping of in El...

Half way there!!!

We're stopping of in El Paso for a week to rejuvenate. Hopefully, headed to Tucson on the 5th, then Phoenix, then Quartzsite. Woo Hoo!
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-16-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By gizmoq
DDM , Where are you located and what are you...

DDM , Where are you located and what are you planning to do with those doors? I need one for my garage. ... with or without the frame (preferably with).
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-22-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,819
Posted By gizmoq
You can't walk through to the garage inside the...

You can't walk through to the garage inside the bus??? I'm kinda paranoid about my tie down skills so I keep my internal garage door open for the first leg of every trip so I can see and hear if...
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 10-18-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,128
Posted By gizmoq
Here's an idea: Why not make the new forum about...

Here's an idea: Why not make the new forum about Skoolie Life with the focus on life and travel. This place is all about the build with a tiny subsection where we all watch Dred's travels. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-17-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By gizmoq
I think they sell a gas version.

I think they sell a gas version.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-14-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By gizmoq
I almost hate to bring this subject back up, but...

I almost hate to bring this subject back up, but I'm at an impasse. I just bought a brand new 3-stage converter/charger cause my batteries never reached 80% even plugged into shore power for two...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 09-30-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,368
Posted By gizmoq
Elwood Transport :: 1978 Wayne Lifeguard

Elwood Transport :: 1978 Wayne Lifeguard (2016-09-30 16:54:23)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-15-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,819
Posted By gizmoq
Seen something like this on Tiny House Nation TV...

Seen something like this on Tiny House Nation TV that's full height of the wall and drops down to make their porch.




Mine's not cut out much except for the reinforced back wall/ramp. Its 7...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-15-2016, 02:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,819
Posted By gizmoq
A roof raise that can support an engine hoist is...

A roof raise that can support an engine hoist is asking for a lot of added structure. To have that structure open frame so you can drop the side walls....

I've seen container house designs that...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-12-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,819
Posted By gizmoq
Wow! you're not asking for much. Sounds a lot...

Wow! you're not asking for much. Sounds a lot like my build, bit I only have 16' up front of my dog-nose 69pax Wayne. Here is my layout....
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 09-12-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,171
Posted By gizmoq
This happens to me almost monthly. On my 366 I...

This happens to me almost monthly. On my 366 I have 2 plugs that refuse to stay connected to the wires for long. Replaced the plugs, replaced the wires; but it keeps happening. Wrote it off as...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-23-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,165
Posted By gizmoq
Most military bases with dorm/barracks housing...

Most military bases with dorm/barracks housing sill have an auto hobby shop. Most of the wood hobby shops have shut down and arts and crafts are mainly commercial services now.

Been AF Retired...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-23-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 105,434
Posted By gizmoq
HARD-CORE is hunkered down in the mud on a cold...

HARD-CORE is hunkered down in the mud on a cold and rainy day in a forest in Bosnia, bullets flying every which way, and only an M-16 to keep you warm.

I built my bus for occasional weekend...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-23-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By gizmoq
I'm thinking of doing this with my Dometic RV...

I'm thinking of doing this with my Dometic RV fridge/freezer for boondocking. I have 315Ah of batteries, no solar and a heavy duty 750W inverter laying around doing nothing. The fridge has a 325W...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-22-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,509
Posted By gizmoq
I do Standing Mile, Land Speed Racing (LSR), at...

I do Standing Mile, Land Speed Racing (LSR), at several runways across the country. I bring spare tires, fuel, miscellaneous engine parts, etc. Just me and whoever I can kidnap to go with me (E.T....
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 08-21-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,725
Posted By gizmoq
Do you have Internet?

Do you have Internet?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-20-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 60,659
Posted By gizmoq
I'm glad I bought mine with the dovetail already...

I'm glad I bought mine with the dovetail already done. Don't think I could have done it myself.

Funny you should mention the racecar... I just bought a front lip splitter for mine, and didn't...
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