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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,509
Posted By trx
Tight fit so I can't gain much weight or I won't...

Tight fit so I can't gain much weight or I won't be able to fit between the Scout and the outside wall. The ramp is made out of 2x3 square tubing.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,509
Posted By trx
I've towed Jeep on a car trailer along with...

I've towed Jeep on a car trailer along with having my International Scout II in the back of the bus. I'm running a DD 8.2L turbo with an AT545.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-11-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 32,991
Posted By trx
Here's the seats I put in my bus. They were from...

Here's the seats I put in my bus. They were from a GM minivan. I extended the legs. I remove the drivers seat when camping and our kitchen counter extends to the windshield.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-29-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,751
Posted By trx
My agent just put insurance this week on my bus...

My agent just put insurance this week on my bus though progressive. The difference is mine is titled as an RV and I have a permanent address. Maybe it varies by state what they will insure? I've used...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-22-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,918
Posted By trx
Use farm and implement paint. Depending where you...

Use farm and implement paint. Depending where you live it can be found at a farm and fleet or big box home improvement store. The stuff I used was made by Valspar and it all looks good after 10...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-21-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,719
Posted By trx
The roof I built on my bus is bolted inside the...

The roof I built on my bus is bolted inside the window channels. That was done in 2003 and it hasn't fallen off yet.

Chad
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-06-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,414
Posted By trx
You can ignore this post, I see you got it back...

You can ignore this post, I see you got it back on...

Do you have access to a pole building the bus can fit in? If so you could use a couple come-a-long's and straps to lift it.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-30-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,224
Posted By trx
It sounds similar to the to my conversation...

It sounds similar to the to my conversation project. I didn't raise the roof, I cut it off and built a new one. It's been sitting for a couple years but I'm going to use it again over memorial...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-28-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,185
Posted By trx
Re: pressurized water system

That's how they did it in some old campers but as the tank filled from a garden hose the air inside was automatically pressurized as it filled. I actually have one of those old tanks but it wasn't...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-28-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,185
Posted By trx
Re: pressurized water system

I have setup similar to what a house with it's own well would have (just smaller scale):

1. Pressure activated pump (ShurFlo)
2. Pressure tank for pressurized storage

Most (or all) RV's go...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-28-2009, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 41,973
Posted By trx
Re: Is this a good idea, Toy hauler conversion already done

My '88 Blue Bird with a 8.2L Detroit Diesel and an Alison 545 gets around 8.5 MPG when I'm hauling my IH Scout II inside. I have a top speed around 60 mph (loaded or empty).

Chad
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-05-2009, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,113
Posted By trx
Re: Help: Eaton Axle Shaft Removal

Thanks for the input. I've thought about just hitting it with a hammer directly but the service manual says if you do you could do some damage. The plate does look banged up a bit so I'm assuming...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-04-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,113
Posted By trx
Help: Eaton Axle Shaft Removal

I'm trying to remove the axle shaft from my rear Eaton axle (19,200 lb) and having trouble getting it to come loose. It says to hit the center of the plate with a brass drift punch to knock the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-04-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,706
Posted By trx
Re: Flat top raised roof...

You mean like this? https://trx.punknet.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=10064 He's a member here, but I'd forgotten his nick - took me a few days to think of it.[/quote]

That would be my bus. Let...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-04-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,437
Posted By trx
Re: School Bus RV/Toy Hauler

I did what you are talking about with my bus. You can see the conversion photos here: https://trx.punknet.org/gallery2/main.ph ... emId=10064...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-20-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,093
Posted By trx
Re: Awnings

I like that idea, it would look pretty good if you could find material other than your basic plastic tarps. Might have to go to a big fabric store to see what they have.

Chad
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,191
Posted By trx
Re: New door... would 32" exterior steel or fiberglass work?

Ok, here's the latches I used to secure my door while driving (sorry it took so long...I almost forgot). I have one on the top and one at the bottom of the door. When latched it pulls the door snug...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,191
Posted By trx
Re: New door... would 32" exterior steel or fiberglass work?

I installed a 32" Emco storm on my bus. No cutting required. I did have to add extra latches to hold it closed when going down the road. There's quite a bit of vacuum right there and pulls quite a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-26-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,571
Posted By trx
Re: Space Saving A/V Entertainment Idea (UPDATED)

If you are not connected to shore power then then a dedicated hardware-based player would probably be more energy efficient (here's...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-19-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,358
Posted By trx
Re: USF Scoolie HELP more power DT-466 swap???

There's also water injection but I believe your engine has an aftercooler so I'm not sure how much water injection would help.

Someone sells a kit (https://water.lovehorsepower.com/index.html) but...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-21-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 481,585
Posted By trx
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate

Have you considered a torsion spring setup for your rear door? I'm guessing you have yours working well enough that you don't want to spend any more time with a different solution. I use a torsion...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,242
Posted By trx
Re: 1990 Thomas Diesel Pusher

It could also be your alternator. If the battery voltage is not up around 14 volts while the bus is running then I'd suspect the alternator (many auto parts stores will test for free). If that is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,242
Posted By trx
Re: 1990 Thomas Diesel Pusher

If you are not starting the bus below freezing then one battery should be fine. I've been running one battery in my bus for a few years now (also a 8.2).

I don't think you want to put re-treads...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By trx
Re: 88 International.. motor question

From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Power_Stroke_engine#6.9):



I'm sure the years they are referring to apply to Ford trucks, not buses. I've heard the 6.9's are a little low on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-16-2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 481,585
Posted By trx
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate

Glad you didn't just scratch the drivers seat off your list due to lack of time. Of course it could have been entertaining to see you take corners while sitting on a lawn chair. I remember the...
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