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Conversion General Discussions
12-31-2022, 05:19 PM
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Easy cleaning of bus interior?
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BusWanderer83
Leaf Blower!
I've got runner type rugs to catch stuff, those get shaken/beaten out regularly, a DeWalt 20v "stick vac" with HEPA and a broom...but when it's time (you know when it's time) I get out the old super...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
09-21-2022, 03:52 PM
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Dow froth-pak vs tiger foam vs foam it green
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BusWanderer83
Not sure if it was said yet, but for me it was...
Not sure if it was said yet, but for me it was cheaper to hire a guy ($1200) vs buying the kit and having just enough to finish ($1400). And I'd have to learn how to prep/spray/not over spray.
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
08-31-2022, 10:56 PM
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Steel for roof raise
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BusWanderer83
METAL STOCK, INC. 4901 Cottman Ave ...
METAL STOCK, INC.
4901 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135-1401
They will cut any size you need, even "L" shapes. Very nice people, had the job done in less than a week (maybe 2.5 days). It might...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
08-28-2022, 11:34 AM
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Commercial Vehicle Personal Use
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BusWanderer83
What you have now isn't a school bus
I know it may seem like I'm parsing words here but the more you refer to it by "school bus" the less likely you are to insure it. It's a large vehicle built by a coach maker. Say less words when...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
01-02-2022, 10:03 AM
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Rough Electrical System. Did I get it right?
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BusWanderer83
This is the best way for having a system that is...
This is the best way for having a system that is easier to fix. If the combo unit stops one function, you still need to replace the entire unit. With separate components you can replace just what...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
12-18-2021, 05:34 PM
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Wiring my bus and want to prewire for internet.
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BusWanderer83
Short answer: No, you're good not doing anything....
Short answer: No, you're good not doing anything.
Longer answer: wifi will cover the inside of the bus, more things have just wifi than just Ethernet. You might need to add extra equipment but an...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
07-17-2021, 04:49 PM
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Just got an insurance quote in New Jersey.
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BusWanderer83
Mine is thru Progressive Commercial in NJ as a...
Mine is thru Progressive Commercial in NJ as a commercial vehicle for non commercial use. It's pretty cheap like 30 or 40 a month.
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
12-05-2020, 09:17 PM
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Battery Disconnect Question
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BusWanderer83
You can use the frame as a bus bar, disconnect...
You can use the frame as a bus bar, disconnect all the negative leads from your batteries and reconnect to the frame. Install a large enough diameter cable with the disco in the middle from the...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-15-2020, 08:03 AM
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Weird box on the roof of my 05 Thomas
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BusWanderer83
Do you have a pic? Mine looked like a heat...
Do you have a pic? Mine looked like a heat register but the ceiling panel was all one piece...just curious
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Conversion General Discussions
11-14-2020, 03:51 PM
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Weird box on the roof of my 05 Thomas
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BusWanderer83
There should be a grill looking part on one of...
There should be a grill looking part on one of the ceiling panels.
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Conversion General Discussions
08-15-2020, 09:06 PM
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Need Electrical Help
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1,709
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BusWanderer83
Do not trust the manufacturers ratings. This will...
Do not trust the manufacturers ratings. This will end all of your confusion. The Water heater is drawing more than the rated breaker. That's all, it's not a mystery even though it seems like one....
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
06-20-2020, 11:47 PM
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Best bus, model, year, engine to purchase
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BusWanderer83
It depends on how much information you have about...
It depends on how much information you have about the bus, not so much how many miles...
If you can get a hold of anyone at the school district that it came from... They usually don't dump...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
06-03-2020, 04:36 PM
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Off to a dead start
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BusWanderer83
Something to check is the emergency exit door...
Something to check is the emergency exit door starter disable switches. Each should have two, one to disable starting with the lock engaged and one to disable starting with the latch not engaged.
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
05-07-2020, 08:40 PM
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Wiring for Backup Camera
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BusWanderer83
There is an old saying in the cabling business...
There is an old saying in the cabling business that goes "the only standard is there is no standard". This is especially true in one-step-above custom items like buses and when you throw in previous...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
05-06-2020, 08:23 PM
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Wiring for Backup Camera
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BusWanderer83
You really need a voltmeter. Put the black test...
You really need a voltmeter. Put the black test lead on the metal frame, use a wire brush to clean it for good contact. Then start sticking the red one on the copper part of the wires. Do not leave...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
04-30-2020, 03:58 PM
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First ride story, just bought it and drove it home. (A little long)
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BusWanderer83
I didn't see the part about the jelled fuel. I'm...
I didn't see the part about the jelled fuel. I'm not sure what you mean by that but... I was told that kerosene is a much more refined diesel so it can fight thru the gunk and get to the engine. I'd...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
04-30-2020, 07:21 AM
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Is the potential (hidden) rust worth it???
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BusWanderer83
Hard pass on that one. You can find a bus in much...
Hard pass on that one. You can find a bus in much better condition for 2k
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-30-2020, 07:16 AM
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Solar Panel Mounting Ideas - Feedback?
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12,107
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BusWanderer83
Oddly enough the 100w panel is the perfect width...
Oddly enough the 100w panel is the perfect width with the brackets to line up with the ribs on my Thomas. Those aluminum brackets are going to bend before they snap, but I may leash each panel in...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
04-30-2020, 07:09 AM
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First ride story, just bought it and drove it home. (A little long)
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BusWanderer83
This sound like a problem I had, buy two new fuel...
This sound like a problem I had, buy two new fuel filters, replace one, run some kerosene thru the tank and have the other ready for when it happens again. If you have trouble getting the old one...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
07-11-2019, 09:51 AM
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Legally Transporting Bus Back Home
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BusWanderer83
https://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/tr205.pdf
https://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/tr205.pdf
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
05-27-2019, 07:19 AM
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Help! I’m freaking out about insurance
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14,953
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BusWanderer83
Try calling back and speaking with someone else....
Try calling back and speaking with someone else. I don't know why they wouldnt want your money.
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
05-26-2019, 02:11 PM
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Help! I’m freaking out about insurance
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14,953
Posted By
BusWanderer83
I have Progressive Commercial...it was super easy...
I have Progressive Commercial...it was super easy to call directly and set up. No agent, no hassle. Just tell them you removed the seats.
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