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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-07-2022, 02:42 PM

Replies: 22

15 passenger in tow???

Views: 4,429

Posted By MingDynasty

Responding to an old post, but wondering if you...

Responding to an old post, but wondering if you ever attempted this? We also have a large family and would love to tow my big van. Any update you can share?

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

11-21-2020, 01:39 PM

Replies: 55

What engines and transmissions to avoid

Views: 31,121

Posted By MingDynasty

Good point, musi. We replaced them when they...

Good point, musi. We replaced them when they were used as school buses for a school and would not pass state inspections otherwise. But as a skoolie, if the bus brakes safely without that module...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

11-20-2020, 05:16 PM

Replies: 55

What engines and transmissions to avoid

Views: 31,121

Posted By MingDynasty

I agree with Cadillac on the 04-07 DT466. The...

I agree with Cadillac on the 04-07 DT466. The Allison trans for that year range is a good pairing, too. A few years ago, we had the EGR cooler replaced by an independent shop and it was $1800 to do...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-02-2020, 05:11 AM

Replies: 13

Is this rust a dealbreaker?

Views: 3,384

Posted By MingDynasty

From the pics, I would not say it is a deal...

From the pics, I would not say it is a deal breaker, but it certainly should make you enter the deal knowing what you are getting into. I think part of it depends on how long you anticipate keeping...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

09-22-2020, 07:30 PM

Replies: 21

How important is it to buy pre-2004?

Views: 8,695

Posted By MingDynasty

I share the same opinion expressed by DZL. 1....

I share the same opinion expressed by DZL.
1. There is more to consider on a bus than simply the year. I wouldn't avoid a newer bus simply because it is newer. I have a 2007 IC (not maxxforce)...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

09-14-2020, 09:12 PM

Replies: 50

Insuring Conversion in Michigan

Views: 24,286

Posted By MingDynasty

We live in Michigan and have our skoolie insured...

We live in Michigan and have our skoolie insured through Auto-Owners. Its on a "not to exceed" policy of $10,000. Basically, if I total the bus, the most I will get is $10,000 (which covers my...

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

08-27-2020, 06:56 AM

Replies: 9

First timer, needing help with purchase

Views: 645

Posted By MingDynasty

Agreed! It will be a sad day when that is all...

Agreed! It will be a sad day when that is all there is left to pick from.

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

08-26-2020, 08:45 PM

Replies: 9

First timer, needing help with purchase

Views: 645

Posted By MingDynasty

I wouldn't necessarily write off all buses that...

I wouldn't necessarily write off all buses that are newer than 2003. I hear too many people express fears over epa regulations. It should certainly be a point of consideration when purchasing, but...

Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates

07-25-2020, 06:15 AM

Replies: 357

Skoolie map

Views: 62,786

Posted By MingDynasty

Love it! You can add me... I'm in Wyoming, MI...

Love it! You can add me... I'm in Wyoming, MI 49519.
Thanks for doing this!

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

06-29-2020, 03:25 PM

Replies: 5

Brake lights don't work!

Views: 11,326

Posted By MingDynasty

Did you ever figure out the brake light issue on...

Did you ever figure out the brake light issue on your skoolie? Having similar issues on my International CE300. Removed the lenses to clean up and removed the door buzzer and now I don't have brake...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

10-28-2019, 02:25 PM

Replies: 6

2007 IC bus

Views: 5,104

Posted By MingDynasty

I have an 08 IC CE300 with the DT466. The body...

I have an 08 IC CE300 with the DT466. The body is an 08, but it came from the factory with a 2006 DT466 (not maxxforce). So, its possible it still could be pre-Maxxforce even up to the year 2008....

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

10-23-2019, 08:39 AM

Replies: 30

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Views: 4,542

Posted By MingDynasty

Would rooftop units be better for road driving? ...

Would rooftop units be better for road driving? Or is there no good solution for A/C while driving?
I've also thought about partitioning off the section by the drivers area and having a A/C unit...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

10-23-2019, 06:42 AM

Replies: 30

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Views: 4,542

Posted By MingDynasty

Thanks Christopher for the input. I was going to...

Thanks Christopher for the input. I was going to install two window units. You don't think that will cool the bus? What would you suggest for A/C?
Thanks!

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

10-23-2019, 06:05 AM

Replies: 30

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Views: 4,542

Posted By MingDynasty

Thanks. Good point! The cost to run a generator...

Thanks. Good point! The cost to run a generator just for a few small items can add up quickly.

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

10-23-2019, 05:59 AM

Replies: 30

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Views: 4,542

Posted By MingDynasty

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking I would...

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking I would only use it at RV campgrounds with shorepower, but as you state it may be near sighted to think that is all I'll ever use it for. I'm starting to...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

10-22-2019, 05:38 PM

Replies: 30

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Views: 4,542

Posted By MingDynasty

Thanks for the reply! I was planning on using AC...

Thanks for the reply! I was planning on using AC powered mini fridge/freezer unit (sold at box stores). I was going to just let the generator run while driving down the road to keep the fridge...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

10-22-2019, 01:56 PM

Replies: 30

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Views: 4,542

Posted By MingDynasty

AC Electric Only Skoolie?

Hello everyone,
Just joined the forum here. I have a 2008 International and am preparing for the conversion.

I'm wondering if I'm missing something important here. I'm thinking about running all...

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