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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-03-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,558
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Should we strip an RV?

Hello Bansil. Thanks for the welcome. I hadn't considered the risk of being bound to RV shops and RV salvage. I will save that lesson for when I do my own build. This current bus is a group...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-02-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,558
Posted By Tailgater 6
Should we strip an RV?

Haven't done a thing to our bus yet. Still planning for the most part. we are looking at some very tempting RVs that are close and being sold for cheap. Any thoughts on buying one to pull a bunch...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-02-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

Thanks for clarifying on my mystery buttons. I'm going to test those functions next time I start it up.
Not sure if it's an Allison. How do I find that out?

Regarding the platform, I guess 5-6'...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-01-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

Took some pics over the weekend. Thought I'd add a few "befores" now because the slow transformation is set to begin on Saturday. I will soon have some "afters!"

As seen below, what is this...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-30-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

New question: in the last pic above, you see a louvered air intake just behind the wheel-well. Right now the whistle coming from that general area is louder than any noise coming from the engine. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-30-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

Hey Jazty, here are some pics of the wheel wells. It looks like you basically are looking at the underside of the cab floor. Front and back tires are both 255/70 R22.5. Is the tire size in that...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-30-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

Funny you say that Bubb. I spotted a pic of a bumper platform a couple days ago (on this site of course), and have been cultivating that idea ever since. Your suggestion just gives me more...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-30-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,488
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: "...oh black water, keep on rollin..."

Better diagram.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-30-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,488
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: "...oh black water, keep on rollin..."

Just saw your tank replacement posts gb. Incorporating a fernco coupling on drain connections, to prevent future damage due to vibration, makes a lot of sense. Has anyone else tried, or seen a need...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-30-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,488
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: "...oh black water, keep on rollin..."

Found the attached diagram. Looks like from this and from what gb is saying, you actually DON'T want a trap under an RV toilet. I would've thought the smell emanating from a straight drop would be a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-30-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,488
Posted By Tailgater 6
"...oh black water, keep on rollin..."

First, did you get the Doobie Brothers reference in the title of the post? Is the song stuck in your head now? Your welcome.

Second, I'm Getting closer to plumbing in our RV toilet and black...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-28-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

First, I never provided our bus location: It splits time between New Market & Damascus, MD. Anyone in the area?

Second, too all those, like me, who prefer pics over words,

I intend to spend...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-25-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

Hmmm. Very interesting ol trunt. I was concerned about venting it properly, but had no idea the right way was to duct out the exhaust. I may have to rethink this and start looking under the bus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-25-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

Thank you Jazty, for such a coherent response. I no longer even care what's behind those panels. I will be insulating OVER them now.

With confidence, I can promise that will NOT be my last...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-25-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

I've been kicking around the idea of drilling small holes in the inner layers of the walls below windows, and blowing in polystyrene balls (bean bag filler). This would solve my problem of not...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-24-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Re: Blank Slate

I will gladly take some pics around the wheel wells, but I may not see it in daylight until next weekend though.
I guessed wrong in my last post: it's a 2001. Also was a 19 passenger. The lift...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-21-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Tailgater 6
Blank Slate

Hi gang. we just picked up our short, Blue Bird last week and it is something special. Its intended purpose is tail-gates, group day trips, and the occasional kids lacrosse team or birthday party....
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