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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-16-2021, 04:03 AM
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New member with 0 experience! any advice will do :)
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Posted By
banman
You can't legally use recaps on the front two...
You can't legally use recaps on the front two tires -- those will need to be new.
Determining how much driving vs. sitting parked you plan on will dictate the value in spending more or less on new...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-16-2021, 03:47 AM
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Off Road Skoolie Conversion Done!
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5,060
Posted By
banman
Your sentence structure implies a level of...
Your sentence structure implies a level of intelligence that makes your saying the above bit of stupidity hard to reconcile...
https://www.usgs.gov/ (NOTE the ".gov" part of their web address......
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-16-2021, 03:15 AM
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52
Off Road Skoolie Conversion Done!
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Posted By
banman
The danger is if it leaks -- stored inside the...
The danger is if it leaks -- stored inside the vapors will pool at a low point and when there's an ignition source... :campfire:
thus the protocols from nfpa /dot, and other federal...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
09-16-2021, 02:20 AM
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Tow company removed my axle
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6,846
Posted By
banman
Volatilizing a flammable solvent -- proceed with...
Volatilizing a flammable solvent -- proceed with caution -- have a plan for what you'll do in the unlikely BUT possible event you start a fire...
:eek: (making this face is not a plan...)
Have...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-15-2021, 08:17 AM
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New member with a question about long-term parking on private land
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Posted By
banman
You is still spot on! Failure to meet...
You is still spot on!
Failure to meet or comply with a code violation results in fines or forfeiture...
When the township, county, (whomever) takes you to court saying "I'm innocent" is NOT...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-14-2021, 06:22 AM
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New member with a question about long-term parking on private land
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13,448
Posted By
banman
Or LEO may task YOU with proving where and how...
Or LEO may task YOU with proving where and how you live somewhere else for 109 days...
If your neighbors complain of "code violations" it's usually on YOU to demonstrate code compliance...
This...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-14-2021, 06:06 AM
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New member with a question about long-term parking on private land
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13,448
Posted By
banman
Once again not comprehending the difference...
Once again not comprehending the difference between "what is legal"; "what is permissible"; and what is actually enforced, either due to LEO priority or economic viability...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-14-2021, 05:47 AM
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New member with a question about long-term parking on private land
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Posted By
banman
When you are dead, you do not know you are dead....
When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It's only painful and difficult for others. The same applies when you are stupid.
Been away for a while -- amusing to see the same ol' BS flowing...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
06-10-2021, 11:42 PM
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Downside to Vermont method
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19,682
Posted By
banman
Thanks for taking the time to respond to the...
Thanks for taking the time to respond to the whiners (loop-hole-people) more eloquently than I was thinking...
In my case with my bus, registration in OH was not possible. Registering it with VT...
Forum:
Electrical, Charging and Solar
06-04-2021, 09:02 AM
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Unfortunately I have joined the gang. I messed up.
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3,777
Posted By
banman
Wow... Um, try posting in the mechanical...
Wow...
Um, try posting in the mechanical forum here --
Maybe someone with the SAME bus can share with you what the minimum necessary wiring is to have a functioning bus...
An automotive...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
06-04-2021, 08:36 AM
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2,293
How to immediatEly register your bus as an RV without conversion:
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538,391
Posted By
banman
Just be aware that VT does have a minimum tax...
Just be aware that VT does have a minimum tax amount (they don't do this for nothing!) and verify that the amount hasn't raised from the minimum vehicle value of $500.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
06-02-2021, 04:19 PM
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The Murder Bus...
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Posted By
banman
(had the ad on FB a week before posting here -...
(had the ad on FB a week before posting here - Eric found me on FB)
It's possible -- Sara's a nurse and wants to be a traveling nurse so the goal to build is legit.
We were on the Interstate...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
06-02-2021, 04:07 PM
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The Murder Bus...
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Posted By
banman
The Murder bus has been sold to Eric & Sara. I...
The Murder bus has been sold to Eric & Sara.
I don't know if they'll spend any time here researching their build plans but if they do I know they'll appreciate all the support and info I found here...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
06-02-2021, 03:57 PM
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FOR SALE: 2002 Thomas Freightliner FS65
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1,344
Posted By
banman
SOLD SOLD SOLD The Murder bus has been...
SOLD SOLD SOLD
The Murder bus has been sold to Eric & Sara.
I don't know if they'll spend any time here researching their build plans but if they do, I know they'll appreciate all the support...
Forum:
Caterpillar Drivetrain
05-30-2021, 09:59 AM
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6
3126 Oil Capacity
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7,559
Posted By
banman
Thanks! Life's been crazy -- we thought...
Thanks!
Life's been crazy -- we thought about keeping the bus -- use it for storage while we're in Denmark, but a storage lot is not the most secure storage solution and does no favors to the bus...
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Caterpillar Drivetrain
05-30-2021, 09:01 AM
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3126 Oil Capacity
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7,559
Posted By
banman
Note that even the documentation says...
Note that even the documentation says "approximate"
Other variables include your eng oil cooler size if installed.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
05-30-2021, 08:45 AM
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FOR SALE: 2002 Thomas Freightliner FS65
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1,344
Posted By
banman
FOR SALE: 2002 Thomas Freightliner FS65
Known here as the "Murder Bus" my 38' 72 Pax bus is for sale.
$3500
178,400 miles
FB Marketplace ad here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1429652837421743
No hidden story here...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-21-2020, 05:22 PM
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State won't register bus
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5,965
Posted By
banman
I think you got this... LEO has bigger issues...
I think you got this...
LEO has bigger issues to worry about right now...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zehXYOzMpOM
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-02-2020, 01:28 PM
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1,994
COVID-19 | Effects on Skoolies - No Politics please.
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107,476
Posted By
banman
It's not that hard but... Actual information...
It's not that hard but...
Actual information about how the virus spreads and thus how to protect...
...
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-26-2020, 02:00 PM
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4
Pet(s)
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1,086
Posted By
banman
To be clear -- these are "sea turtle" type...
To be clear -- these are "sea turtle" type turtles -- so we're talking a tank of water, not a terrarium? (I know, you said "aquatic")
1) how many gallons?
2) I presume it needs temp control and...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
10-24-2020, 09:52 PM
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13
Looking for aircraft components for my bus
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1,654
Posted By
banman
Correct. As an aircraft mechanic I can tell you...
Correct. As an aircraft mechanic I can tell you -- HOW a part is removed for reuse is VERY important to maintaining the integrity of the part...
Ain't like how we get the farking seats outa our...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
09-25-2020, 09:17 AM
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9
Bondo or Weld patch - give me a vote
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2,295
Posted By
banman
If welding is not your jam... Riveting is a...
If welding is not your jam...
Riveting is a perfectly acceptable method of patching or assembling sheet metal.
Cut away all the bad metal first -- don't just lay good metal over bad...
Forum:
International | Navistar Drivetrain
09-22-2020, 12:22 PM
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77
Fuel starvation problems going uphill?
Views:
13,050
Posted By
banman
Have you ever opened the drain plug on the bottom...
Have you ever opened the drain plug on the bottom of the fuel tank to flush any debris & water contamination?
Need to let the bus sit level and undisturbed for 24hrs or so for the suspended water...
Forum:
Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
09-22-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies:
2,293
How to immediatEly register your bus as an RV without conversion:
Views:
538,391
Posted By
banman
Yes. That's why the Vt registration says...
Yes.
That's why the Vt registration says "Transferable Registration" on it. It IS the "title" and would be illegal for another state to refuse it as official documentation.
Forum:
Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
09-03-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies:
13
Has anyone seen this bus???
Views:
1,211
Posted By
banman
I worry about a high roof but that is very cool!
I worry about a high roof but that is very cool!
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