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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-24-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,029
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
I actually went a completely different route....

I actually went a completely different route. Bought a 2000 Fleetwood Southwind 36Z. I replaced the old AC units with a 12K BTU mini split, added a full rooftop of 2400 watt solar panels paired with...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-05-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 889
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
For Sale Victron V.E. Bus Smart Dongle

I anyone is interested in buying a Victron V.E. Bus Smart Dongle, I have one that I'm selling for $70. Includes shipping in the US to be clear. LOL It's brand new in the box with the fused power...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-20-2019, 01:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,647
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Yeah, now you get it!! THAT'S the kind of stuff I...

Yeah, now you get it!! THAT'S the kind of stuff I know nothing about. Maybe some day but I need a bus first! LOL
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Cool! Yes there are many buses! Have you narrowed...

Cool! Yes there are many buses! Have you narrowed down what you want and what you want to do with it?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,830
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
I looked but not for me. Thank though! I'll keep...

I looked but not for me. Thank though! I'll keep looking back to see what does up.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,830
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Well I made the offer of $3K. The guy got kinda...

Well I made the offer of $3K. The guy got kinda snooty telling me that these buses he's got are easily $8K yadda, yadda! It's all good. I'm looking at as many ads from all over. I'm using the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
I'm glad it helped! Where are you in the process?

I'm glad it helped! Where are you in the process?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,830
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
The offer has been sent. Let's see what...

The offer has been sent. Let's see what happens.:confused:
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,830
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thanks Gents, It's an Oklahoma bus. I...

Thanks Gents,



It's an Oklahoma bus. I won't lose anything by offering 3K sight unseen. I don't want a rust bucket so I'll ask for a view from underneath first.


Thanks!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,830
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Sight unseen - is this nuts?!?

Here's the deal. I'm in Florida and I saw a Craigslist ad in Denver for the following bus

1998 International 3800 DT466 7.6 L L6 with Allison automatic transmission. with 6500 hours and 123k....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-19-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,647
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thanks for the illustrations. But I had to laugh....

Thanks for the illustrations. But I had to laugh. I know what gears are and what they do, albeit basically. What I meant was that I didn't even know that it was possible to change the gear ratio of a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-19-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,647
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
That's a great price! But I'm in Florida. LOL...

That's a great price! But I'm in Florida. LOL Shipping or picking up would not make it worth while sadly.:confused:
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
I've heard enough Brad! LOL I'm convinced that...

I've heard enough Brad! LOL I'm convinced that T444e and me are not a good match!! LOL I appreciate your input!! I really do. But all those little things scare me. I'm hoping that once I buy a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thanks for that John!!

Thanks for that John!!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thanks John! I appreciate ya!

Thanks John!


I appreciate ya!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Just as I suspected!! In-Line 6 it is!! Just...

Just as I suspected!! In-Line 6 it is!! Just have to find the right combo drive train at a reasonable price, little to no rust and I'm good to go. LOL
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-18-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,647
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thanks!! I recently bought a welder knowing that...

Thanks!! I recently bought a welder knowing that I would have to be welding soon. That's another learning process!! First it was Solar Panels, batteries, watts, amps, etc!! Then engines,...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thanks Marc, So now that I understand the 466...

Thanks Marc, So now that I understand the 466 saga, here's another question for you. What's up with the T444e?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-18-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,647
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
WOW man, I saw that "wee bit of rust"!!! Tell me...

WOW man, I saw that "wee bit of rust"!!! Tell me something, Could you see how bad it was before you bought the bus? Like from the undercarriage? Just asking in case it's not always visible to...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
I understand what you mean. That's why I'm trying...

I understand what you mean. That's why I'm trying to carefully pick the right combo of all things combined to hopefully have a bus that lasts well passed the conversion. But if I'm too far into the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Yeah, sorry about that. I meant tranny. I don't...

Yeah, sorry about that. I meant tranny. I don't mind getting dirty at all!! LOL
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-18-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,647
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thank you Sir, I saw that earlier. Had no idea...

Thank you Sir,
I saw that earlier. Had no idea what it was. Being new, I'm careful not to touch too many buttons. It's that proper upbringing. LOL I'm in Florida. But my brother is in Jersey and he...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
I see what you mean. I'm finding myself looking...

I see what you mean. I'm finding myself looking on Craigslist in other states for better prices. Down here most people (dealers) want $8K if not more. However, I did see a bus on Letgo for $3200...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Thank you both Gents! What would it...

Thank you both Gents!



What would it take to convert to oil?


Geez! More questions!! LOL
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-18-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,919
Posted By Grinn and Bare it
Last question for tonight (hopefully) LOL Do the...

Last question for tonight (hopefully) LOL Do the newer electronic buses have the same computer connection doodad under the dash/steering column? My brother gave me one of those things for my car.
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