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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By StatTarget
And our test door bits... will work on building a...

And our test door bits... will work on building a new one piece door based on this work.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By StatTarget
Finally got around to getting our first service...

Finally got around to getting our first service in... Oil, Transmission, Coolant changed.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By StatTarget
finally uploading more pics... 59593

finally uploading more pics...
59593
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-19-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By StatTarget
Appreciate the insight o1marc. Our first...

Appreciate the insight o1marc.

Our first goal was to get plates on the bus... while working on the conversion. At his point, we're going to hold off on further work. Going to use the bus (...er...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-18-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By StatTarget
Originally, we carried Progressive commercial...

Originally, we carried Progressive commercial School Bus insurance. Currently, we're (newly registered as a VT Motor Home) working on getting our bus added to our normal auto insurance.

As far as...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-18-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By StatTarget
Moving Slowly... Roof raise is complete,...

Moving Slowly...

Roof raise is complete, things are weather tight. We've rumbled around town a few times to move the bus and random bits. Currently using our bus as a storage unit... and moving...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-10-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By StatTarget
Looking at it... my weld/fabricator has an 8 foot...

Looking at it... my weld/fabricator has an 8 foot cnc plasma table. Wonder how much he'd charge for a custom solution.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-10-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,233
Posted By StatTarget
Nice look you have there.

Nice look you have there.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-10-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By StatTarget
This looks cool...need one that tucks nicely on...

This looks cool...need one that tucks nicely on the front or back of the bus...or figure a way to double them up and do all 4 corners... with a traditional one on the "door side" of the bus.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-10-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,233
Posted By StatTarget
Similarly timed...related thread. ...

Similarly timed...related thread.

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f13/thomas-roof-raise-20894.html
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-04-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By StatTarget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRWVPrCM2tA ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRWVPrCM2tA

^^ that (and some of his other roof raise) video should help explain the process. You can see one bracket @ 2:08 into the video.

The corner brackets...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By StatTarget
the rectangular tubing extends 4 inches above...

the rectangular tubing extends 4 inches above and below the cut. there is a small gap on the ends of the flange.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By StatTarget
I'll grab some better pics once I get back to the...

I'll grab some better pics once I get back to the bus.

These two (sorry about the rotation) show the raise in-progress and the rectangular tubing + flange as a hat channel substitute.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By StatTarget
16 inches. no issues. leveled the bus before...

16 inches.

no issues. leveled the bus before starting. two plum-bobs to set positional orientation. verify position before and after each of the four corners were tacked.

will work on our build...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By StatTarget
the silicon (or other) caulk should provide a...

the silicon (or other) caulk should provide a thin layer between the dissimilar metals.

one could epoxy the pennies down. but honestly, silicon + gravity + preasure from the floor above should be...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By StatTarget
Suggesting the crazy option... One penny...

Suggesting the crazy option...

One penny per hole...silicon caulk on each penny...smash it down and move on.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By StatTarget
Not completely finished in this pic...

Not completely finished in this pic...
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 09-01-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,327
Posted By StatTarget
Good question... necro and all. Anyone else...

Good question... necro and all.

Anyone else using this service that can speak to it ?
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 09-01-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,779
Posted By StatTarget
Thanks for this post. I've never actually...

Thanks for this post.

I've never actually used MikroTik gear... currently looking at what gear we might want to use in our build. Planning for two connections... AT&T + Verizon (either direct or...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-28-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,318
Posted By StatTarget
We have one at the house. Has been solid for over...

We have one at the house. Has been solid for over a year.

Currently debating Berkey filters for a larger system on our bus.

Keep an eye out for scratch and dent sales...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-13-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,100
Posted By StatTarget
We elected to grab a 120v Magic Chef 10.1...

We elected to grab a 120v Magic Chef 10.1 fridge/freezer. As others have mentioned, it might be less efficient, but it allows us to buy more battery/solar.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-03-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By StatTarget
giving the nod toward pennies... paintable caulk...

giving the nod toward pennies... paintable caulk worked well for us.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-21-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,432
Posted By StatTarget
Will Prowse has lots of good Solar info on his...

Will Prowse has lots of good Solar info on his site...
https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoj6RxIAQq8kmJme-5dnN0Q
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-15-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,574
Posted By StatTarget
Window "Deletes"

Skoolie.com sells panels (https://www.skoolie.com/products1) to cover deleted windows.

We're using sheets for to cover the sides of our bus after our roof raise. Will post pics once we get our...
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 07-01-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,531
Posted By StatTarget
Thrift Stores...

Forgot to mention that thrift stores often have cheap computer gear...

Goodwill, Salvation Army and such.
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