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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-17-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Clark5
Ya my husband can def do a lot himself but thats...

Ya my husband can def do a lot himself but thats why finding the right bus is hard. With him still working full time im home on bus search... I think id want to avoid a rear engine correct? For ease...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-16-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Clark5
I hear you! Thats why this bus buy is so...

I hear you! Thats why this bus buy is so stressful. As soon as i think i know what i am looking for something comes up to change what i thought. I expect bus repairs and set aside a couple to handle...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-16-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Clark5
Renting a house... Need to be out .. Etc. Also...

Renting a house... Need to be out .. Etc. Also money we have saved is enough to build and float for half a year before needing more income... We can do it right if we get the right bus within a few...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-16-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Clark5
Looking to spend no more than 4k. We are near...

Looking to spend no more than 4k. We are near Dallas.

I want a good engine easy to learn and work on, but i also don't want to sacrifice floor space. Family of 5 plus pets
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-16-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Clark5
Looking for a bus!

I need to have a bus within 3-4 weeks to get started. Any ideas?

We'd like a 40ft but also the simplicity of a front non electrical engine.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-13-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Clark5
Cats and dogs and kids

Alright, we are just about ready to put some bids on a bus... But i have a few thoughts before we do.

Alright so, we have 4 cats, a great Pyrenees and 3 kids. That makes 10 mouths to feed and...
Forum: Skoolie Life 01-22-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,666
Posted By Clark5
Currently we are in Texas but we never changed...

Currently we are in Texas but we never changed our ID or vehicle registration from Ma where we are from and my mom lives.
We came here for a 6 month job which ends soon and we will be starting the...
Forum: Skoolie Life 01-22-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,666
Posted By Clark5
Kids and roadschooling

So how does the domicile stuff work when youre homeschooling? Whst if i am in one state longer than 6 months in a year? I think I will keep TX as my residency state but do authorities then deem you...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-08-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By Clark5
I have places to go (family all over) and my...

I have places to go (family all over) and my husband has a really good job. We are quitting so we can travel and then settle down near my parents while we rebuild a life from scratch. Doing things...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-08-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By Clark5
I plan to have tanks installed, plumbing...

I plan to have tanks installed, plumbing electrical done and some cabinets. Tub/shower. I just meant the walls may be framed or maybe open. We have beds to put in.. 2 bunks and a king mattress. I'll...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-08-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By Clark5
Thinking abt time and effort

Ok so I need some opinions..

I am planning to live full time with 5 (husband 3 kids) we have cats and a big dog. Anyway I plan to do this for at least a year, maybe 2 while we find land to build a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-07-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By Clark5
Natural building materials

I just realized I hadn't thought of using natural materials for the skoolie as I was planning to do for my future cabin/house.

Had anyone used natural materials for insulation etc? I'm not...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-04-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,832
Posted By Clark5
Very cool! Well I dont have antique lol but I...

Very cool! Well I dont have antique lol but I have light weight loft type beds for my twins and I just think less it more. I see some builds with entire rooms covered in wood for the bunks .. I'll...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-01-2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,815
Posted By Clark5
Are you talking abt a typical storage center?...

Are you talking abt a typical storage center? Theres one very close to here as well.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-01-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,815
Posted By Clark5
I hear you. Trust me ending up here was not the...

I hear you. Trust me ending up here was not the plan...only been 3 months renting here. Before this I was traveling in an RV and before that owned a house w no rules. It all works out though we will...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-01-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,815
Posted By Clark5
Place to work on skoolie

For those in a housing development w HOA rules
.. where could I work on the bus or store it? This problem had been plaguing me for a while.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-01-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By Clark5
Oh no I am definitely buying more batteries for...

Oh no I am definitely buying more batteries for my set up but that's the one I had bought this year for a different project I ended up not finishing. Since I already own it I wanted to know if I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-01-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By Clark5
No worries! Always something to learn :-) I...

No worries! Always something to learn :-)

I have a renogy 200ah pure gel deep cycle. I know it's not lithium but I heard itll last longer than AGM. Do you agree?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-31-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By Clark5
Sounds good thanks!

Sounds good thanks!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-30-2019, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By Clark5
I see. .. so I suppose theres no good way to...

I see. .. so I suppose theres no good way to estimate beforehand ? Just an average amount of solar panels people use would be helpful
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-30-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By Clark5
Solar planning

I am at the design stage of my build. I'm wanting to go all electric with solar, shore power and generator options . I was thinking fridge and freezer, water pump, instant water heater, max fan, no...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-28-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,832
Posted By Clark5
Household furniture

So due to many reasons, I wish to incorporate as much current furniture as i can. I will bolt things down.. is there a reason people just build directly into the skoolie? I have bed frames, dressers,...
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