Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   School Bus Conversion Resources > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Skoolie Google
Click Here to Login

Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.04 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: banman
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-16-2021, 04:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
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...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-16-2021, 03:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 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......
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-16-2021, 03:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,060
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...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-16-2021, 02:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 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...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-15-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,448
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
Replies: 104
Views: 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
Replies: 104
Views: 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
Replies: 104
Views: 13,448
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...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-10-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 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
Replies: 16
Views: 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...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-04-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 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
Replies: 231
Views: 25,494
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...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-02-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 25,494
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...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-02-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 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
Replies: 6
Views: 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...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 05-30-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 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.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-30-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 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...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-21-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 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
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-02-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 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
Replies: 4
Views: 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...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-24-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 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
Replies: 9
Views: 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
Replies: 77
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
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
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!
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:29 AM.

Contact Us - School Bus Conversions - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.