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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

03-15-2023, 05:26 PM

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2001 Int. AmTran DT466E Allison 2000

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Posted By smokescreen

2001 Int. AmTran DT466E Allison 2000

For sale. I converted this bus in 2019. I have travelled Oregon coast to southern Arizona back and forth every year since. Towing my Honda i get 8-9 mpg and 10-11 empty. Sweet spot for bus is 62mph....

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

09-26-2020, 03:06 PM

Replies: 32

Did you have to replace tires yet? What was the cost?

Views: 9,965

Posted By smokescreen

Taller front tires

Anybody try taller tires on the front to level out bus. Im thinking about 11/22.5 for the front end. I have low profiles on the rear with air suspension. I would gain a little ground clearance up...

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

01-31-2020, 10:50 AM

Replies: 7

Heating

Views: 2,429

Posted By smokescreen

I have purchased two wood stoves off craigslist...

I have purchased two wood stoves off craigslist under boat parts.These are made by Dickinson and are usually wood or diesel. Made to mount on the wall and use 3inch pellet stove piping. Designed...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

12-08-2019, 08:13 PM

Replies: 25

Two alternators? Anybody doing this?

Views: 6,080

Posted By smokescreen

Thanks for the reply. I have several boats so am...

Thanks for the reply. I have several boats so am familiar with many marine switches. I am just researching a redundant system on my bus.

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

11-27-2019, 08:21 PM

Replies: 25

Two alternators? Anybody doing this?

Views: 6,080

Posted By smokescreen

Two alternators? Anybody doing this?

I have two unused a/c compressors on my engine with their own dedicated serpentine belt sheaves. I am thinking of using a GM style single wire alternator in place of one of these compressors to...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

11-12-2019, 11:36 AM

Replies: 29

NEC question re: stranded marine cable?

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Posted By smokescreen

I have 5 workboats that are all wired with ancor...

I have 5 workboats that are all wired with ancor wire. This wire is approved by coast guard and required by most marine surveyors. I used 10,12,14 for my 110 volts and 14,16 for for most of my 12...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-07-2019, 11:03 PM

Replies: 4

Oregon Registration

Views: 3,719

Posted By smokescreen

Oregon Registration

Took my Arizona title to local DMV in Astoria, Oregon. Fifteen minutes later I had Oregon motorhome plates. Only inspection was matching VIN numbers. Bus is over 26k and has air brakes. Happy camper...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

04-24-2019, 10:41 PM

Replies: 39

Wheel type

Views: 9,470

Posted By smokescreen

Those wheels look great. What brand visor is that?

Those wheels look great. What brand visor is that?

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

03-25-2019, 08:14 PM

Replies: 2

economy mode?

Views: 6,920

Posted By smokescreen

economy mode?

2001 international 466e allison 2000 economy light next to shifter. never comes on, is it an overdrive indicator?

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

02-01-2019, 07:59 PM

Replies: 54

Cutting the rear tire wells

Views: 16,046

Posted By smokescreen

I have flat floors in mine. The bus was an ADA...

I have flat floors in mine. The bus was an ADA school bus so needed flat floor for wheelchairs. They use 255/70R/22.5 tires which are low profile. Then they put air bags in the back. Clearance above...

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

02-01-2019, 03:48 PM

Replies: 7

Hello from Astoria, Oregon

Views: 789

Posted By smokescreen

Thanks, We have the bus at my...

Thanks,
We have the bus at my girlfriend place in Raymond for the build, looks like you are not too far away.

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

01-30-2019, 03:41 PM

Replies: 7

Hello from Astoria, Oregon

Views: 789

Posted By smokescreen

Hello from Astoria, Oregon

Well we purchased a bus in Fairfield, Iowa. Rented a pickup from Enterprise, filled with camping gear and tools and headed east. We loaded our gear in the bus, turned in the rental truck, and went...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

01-30-2019, 02:38 PM

Replies: 8

Motor revs while sitting still until brake is applied. Why?!

Views: 3,831

Posted By smokescreen

Mine does that if the cruise control is left on...

Mine does that if the cruise control is left on and its below freezing, otherwise not an issue. This is on a 2001 Dt 466E.

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

01-01-2019, 01:36 PM

Replies: 38

Anybody in Wa driving to Cincinnati, OH?

Views: 3,189

Posted By smokescreen

Hello, We are in Raymond, Wa. We are...

Hello,
We are in Raymond, Wa. We are leaving in a couple of days for Des Moines, Iowa to pick up our bus and drive back to washington. We plan to rent a pickup from Enterprise for one way. We...

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