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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-26-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,093
Posted By Jfoster503
Short answer is a resounding YES! Longer...

Short answer is a resounding YES!

Longer answer is that buying the bus changed how I looked at living life and started me towards a destination of living smaller, better, and just plainly more...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-04-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,736
Posted By Jfoster503
2010 Tacoma

Do you flat tow your Tacoma, Gyrkin? If so what setup did you have? I have a 2010 I’m planning on flat towing eventually.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-07-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,109
Posted By Jfoster503
Krud Kutter

We used the Krud Kutter rust converter and likes the results. Didn’t use the degreaser but have read good things about it as well.

Krud Kutter RX01 Rust Converter, 1-Gallon...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-16-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By Jfoster503
I found that Will Prowse on YouTube was great...

I found that Will Prowse on YouTube was great start for me to learn the components of diy solar and how they fit together. Plenty of basic electrical resources here on this forum as well. Just keep...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-21-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jfoster503
Just spent several days on youtube, mostly from...

Just spent several days on youtube, mostly from Mike Prowse, increasing my solar and electrical knowledge. Much more confident about how the components work together from the panels through to the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-20-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jfoster503
Brings to mind another question actually. My...

Brings to mind another question actually. My kill-a-watt says the fridge is drawing 4 amps while plugged into AC. Thats a 48W draw correct? And that changes when I'm running off of 12v DC correct?
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-20-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jfoster503
I liked a video review of the AC200 and it might...

I liked a video review of the AC200 and it might be something I look into for my boat or my daughter's van conversion in a few years.

And working on my bus conversion has taught me there are many...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-20-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jfoster503
Thanks for replying. I already knew that the Goal...

Thanks for replying. I already knew that the Goal Zero models were junk, especially inverter size, but since I couldn’t find either the Titan or the Bluetti models mentioned in the forums I was...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-20-2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jfoster503
Titan Solar Generator System

Happen to stumble across this researching solar topics and was wondering if anyone had any experience.

I’ve already figured that buying components separate is probably cheaper, but the ease of...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-29-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,627
Posted By Jfoster503
That’s awesome that it worked. I’ve heard that...

That’s awesome that it worked. I’ve heard that lean is much easier to work with, though more expensive. Thanks for replying.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-28-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,627
Posted By Jfoster503
We're planning something similar after removing...

We're planning something similar after removing our leaking roof hatch. Cut a bigger hole, seal a piece of Lexan over it, with a much nicer boat hatch in the middle. Did your skylight work out? If my...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-14-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,246
Posted By Jfoster503
Valid point, but a peace of mind that it’s not a...

Valid point, but a peace of mind that it’s not a dud and in the case of Wolf, a 24 hour return policy, might be worth it to those without knowledge. I researched and studied for a year and still...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-12-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 75,232
Posted By Jfoster503
Great detailed thread

Thanks for sharing! I’m still looking at sheet metal floor and primered walls. Looking forward to the challenges you’ve faced and finding solutions that fit my bus!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-06-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,246
Posted By Jfoster503
Here’s a link:...

Here’s a link: https://redding.craigslist.org/ctd/d/wolf-creek-international-bus/7124395790.html
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-06-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,246
Posted By Jfoster503
lol it’s been a year since I looked him up, but...

lol it’s been a year since I looked him up, but don’t remember his shorties being unreasonably priced.. Has several listed on Craigslist if you want to check out his prices.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-05-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,246
Posted By Jfoster503
About 5 hours south of you on I-5 is Wolf Creek,...

About 5 hours south of you on I-5 is Wolf Creek, OR. There is a guy who has a lot with multiple buses for sale. No website that I can find, but search this forum and you can find contact info....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-19-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,031
Posted By Jfoster503
I have a 6 window, love the size, and it drives...

I have a 6 window, love the size, and it drives like a dream. Just finished wire brushing the floor today. It's a 1998 Collins, 7.3 liter diesel powerstroke turbo, with 200K miles on it. Gets around...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-19-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By Jfoster503
I just finished pulling the flooring out of my...

I just finished pulling the flooring out of my shorty, and it wasn't as much of a bother I thought it was going to be. I'm sure others will quickly echo the idea of better safe than sorry. While mine...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,411
Posted By Jfoster503
Wow! What a difference on that floor!

Wow! What a difference on that floor!
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