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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-02-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By dwood443
You said engine cranks so to me it’s not the...

You said engine cranks so to me it’s not the batteries. Also, turns over and cranks are the same thing to me.

Turn on the headlights and see if they go dim while cranking. If they do go dim I’d...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-01-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,735
Posted By dwood443
Tractor supply is where I got my batteries and...

Tractor supply is where I got my batteries and while there they told me once a battery has been in stock one year they mark it to half price.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-30-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,272
Posted By dwood443
Photos of queen size beds oriented longways in skoolies.

My queen is lengthwise with a bathroom next to it with water tank and storage under. It did not function well for me as I did not hinge the bed to get full access to storage. So I’d say if you do...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-18-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By dwood443
easy to drive just watch your rear end when...

easy to drive just watch your rear end when turning. If you turn right your rear end actually swings to the left. there's so much bus behind the rear wheels it acts as a pivot. You don't want to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-18-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By dwood443
I work at Goodyear and can get 25% off but you...

I work at Goodyear and can get 25% off but you must have them installed by Goodyear so the discount might not be a good deal. you can go to Goodyear.com and price them out with the 25% discount and...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-17-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By dwood443
Any rust is too much rust but I don't think this...

Any rust is too much rust but I don't think this one that bad. But saying that you will have to repair many places and for the asking price its just too much. Is this being purchased directly from...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-14-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,078
Posted By dwood443
Well said, thanks

Well said, thanks
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-12-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,078
Posted By dwood443
Would you do it all over again?

I passed up on the other bus. My current bus and have been through a lot together and I just can’t part with it.

I’ve been reviewing my floor plan and I’m going to move my bathroom (composting)...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-07-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By dwood443
I bought a cheap drill pump on amazon and pumped...

I bought a cheap drill pump on amazon and pumped my fuel into a 50 gal plastic drum I found on facebook marketplace. the drum had olive oil in it so I did not even worry about cleaning it out. The...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-07-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,078
Posted By dwood443
Would you do it all over again?

I found my bus a couple years ago, or really it landed in my lap. I read and learned so much in this forum and did a pretty good job at converting this bus to a skoolie. and as everyone knows lots of...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-03-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,200
Posted By dwood443
Sale pending. lost ability to delete post I think

Sale pending. lost ability to delete post I think
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-03-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,200
Posted By dwood443
2008 Thomas finished conversion

I've done a lot of work and spent a lot of time but I'm moving on. 130k miles. Most of my build process in this forum
28' High Top bus. I'm 6,2 and can stand easily

Allison 2000 6 speed...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,628
Posted By dwood443
depending on what you want to do you may be able...

depending on what you want to do you may be able to have the tank repaired. I had already purchased the replacement tank before I removed. But honestly my tank could possible have been repaired but...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,628
Posted By dwood443
there is access in floor to disconnect sending...

there is access in floor to disconnect sending unit. and if you read above my solution to transfer any fuel to plastic barrel. The bolts holding the tank in were easy to get too. All in all a fairly...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-06-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By dwood443
I’ve also kept up on my tire pressure checking....

I’ve also kept up on my tire pressure checking. And the tire “looked” fine to me, no noticeable cracks or issues. But once I got it off I saw issues in the inside and the inner tire
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-06-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By dwood443
Blew my first tire last week

I'm both stupid and very lucky. Stupid me as I have been building my bus but not paying attention to the old tires. Mostly because I figured I'd worry about it later when I really started to hit the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-29-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,281
Posted By dwood443
This seems a fair price but with all the work you...

This seems a fair price but with all the work you did you appear to be losing money?

Nice bus though and too bad you have to sell
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-30-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,079
Posted By dwood443
I did not realize they have an option for...

I did not realize they have an option for roadside for a bus? have any more details?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By dwood443
Since I mentioned it I can also get passenger...

Since I mentioned it I can also get passenger tire discounts. Those are usually 25%. Same restrictions apply
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By dwood443
Kinda why I put this in the post So this may...

Kinda why I put this in the post
So this may not be the best deal on tires for your bus. I realize there are many tire options out there and buying Goodyear tires even with the discount could still...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By dwood443
Karma - AKA tire discounts

I work for Goodyear and they just started offering employees tire discounts on commercial tires and I have a few 20% discount codes I can hand out. There are restrictions that you have to order...
Forum: Skoolie Life 03-11-2021, 04:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,429
Posted By dwood443
here in Ohio they act like we behind every other...

here in Ohio they act like we behind every other state with vaccination. But reading these comments makes it seem like we ahead. My wife gets her second Pfizer shot tomorrow. I got the J&J shot last...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,543
Posted By dwood443
I’m guessing my son and I were lucky so many...

I’m guessing my son and I were lucky so many years ago. My son around 6 or seven in the front seat and I on the highway in winter here in north east Ohio.
A truck got on in front of us that must...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-09-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,746
Posted By dwood443
Noticed this one on Facebook ...

Noticed this one on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/266921748310791/
I know nothing about it but its close to me if you want more pictures or something.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-05-2021, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By dwood443
These a bit cheaper. check the size though...

These a bit cheaper. check the size though https://www.amazon.com/GOOACC-Bumper-Fastener-Retainer-Chrysler/dp/B0017UBHQS/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=plastic+fender+clip&qid=1614952057&sr=8-19
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