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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-10-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Sorry for the additional messages, I'm unable to...

Sorry for the additional messages, I'm unable to edit my original post.

This bus has a flat floor, so there are no wheel humps to build around for those of you looking for that option!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-10-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Update: Reduced price to $5,500. We purchased a...

Update: Reduced price to $5,500. We purchased a shuttle bus for our family and need this school bus gone ASAP!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-09-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By RaisingWheels1
2007 IC CE 200 Short Bus for Sale

Asking $6,500 OBO. Very motivated to sell, but serious inquiries only please! Bus is located in Waco, TX.

Purchased at auction to be a daily driver for 2 children in wheelchairs in March of 2020,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-26-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,910
Posted By RaisingWheels1
ennonne - Yes, that is correct. Air ride...

ennonne - Yes, that is correct. Air ride suspension on rear only, one per side, only one ride height valve on driver side. Front suspension is spring.

Other than the lean, I haven't noticed...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-26-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,910
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Yes sir, pressures were same on all tires at 98...

Yes sir, pressures were same on all tires at 98 psi. Not sure if that's too high or too low, but that's what I've settled on as a pressure.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-26-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,910
Posted By RaisingWheels1
True, I understand what you're saying regarding...

True, I understand what you're saying regarding safety. The bus passed a full and thorough inspection in April and is where they found the issue with the old leveling valve and replaced it. No...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-26-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,910
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks guys for the responses and information! ...

Thanks guys for the responses and information!

Brad - Yeah that was my thinking also. I've been researching YouTube and scrounging anything I could find about air bag lean and there's not much...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-25-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,910
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Howdy Brad, thanks for the reply. I'm sorry, I...

Howdy Brad, thanks for the reply. I'm sorry, I only meant the warranty on the leveler valve they replaced in case it was faulty and causing the issue.

I've checked for leaks and didn't notice...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-25-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,910
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Question Air Ride Suspension Off Kilter

I'm looking for some advice on a potential problem with my air ride suspension on a 2007 IC 30' bus. The air ride is working, it's just not leveling both sides of the bus.

In April the dealership...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-22-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,040
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thank y'all for the responses. After finally...

Thank y'all for the responses. After finally speaking with someone in my area that has a great deal of knowledge with bus transmissions, we decided it's not worth it to unlock the 6th gear.

In...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-07-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,040
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks DixonM for the reply. I have a new friend...

Thanks DixonM for the reply. I have a new friend that just replaced the kingpins for us and noticed the top speed of 65 after a test drive to evaluate the repairs. He said he has the ability to...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-06-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,040
Posted By RaisingWheels1
No one has any real data from unlocking the 6th...

No one has any real data from unlocking the 6th gear?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-12-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,040
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Unlocking 6th Gear for Allison 2500 Transmission, Is It Worth It?

Howdy!

After researching on this forum and the internet about the locked 6th gear in the Allison transmission, I'm curious as to why this is so important. I understand that it'll create a double...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks again BusWanderer83. If you were closer...

Thanks again BusWanderer83. If you were closer I'd certainly take you up on the offer!

I have to admit though, I've learned more than I ever thought I'd even care to know about buses in the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-07-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks BusWanderer83, I do have one. ...

Thanks BusWanderer83, I do have one. Unfortunately I wasn't getting a reading before when trying to use it, but I was trying to figure out which other wire was a negative and I fully admit it was...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-06-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks jmiraglia, that totally makes sense! I've...

Thanks jmiraglia, that totally makes sense! I've been curious about that because when I was looking in our second panel with many of the wiring connections, there are no negative wires, only...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-01-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks Native, I'm always willing to learn a...

Thanks Native, I'm always willing to learn a thing or two and make new friends!

As for the camera situation, it's actually not me this time. I decided to just run wire from the batteries to see...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-30-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Native, we’re in Waco, not too far from you. ...

Native, we’re in Waco, not too far from you. Lawson, my youngest, has a wish through Make-A-Wish for a Magic School Bus from MAW North Texas, so RW1 will probably be up your way one day. They are...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-30-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Native - Unfortunately the only clearance lights...

Native - Unfortunately the only clearance lights I have on the side are the top lights on the rear of the bus or the one in the top corner. Everything is sealed up super tight with all wires going...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-29-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks William! Yes, that's actually what I...

Thanks William! Yes, that's actually what I want, to have both cameras on at all times. The backup camera up high is on because I was able to tap into the clearance light. It's just the camera...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-29-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Thanks Cheese_Wagon for the reply! One thing I...

Thanks Cheese_Wagon for the reply! One thing I forgot to mention is that the system is a wireless system, so I don't have much wire to play with. Today I tried to see how far I could go, but...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-28-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,854
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Question Wiring for Backup Camera

Howdy!

I'm a newbie and lurker, but I'm here for a completely different reason than most of you, as we purchased a used school bus to be our family vehicle, not to transform into an RV. My...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 04-28-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 828
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Sully :: 2003 Glaval Titan II

Raising Wheels 1 :: 2007 International CE 200 (2020-03-27 19:12:14)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-05-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,244
Posted By RaisingWheels1
Question 2007 IC Short Bus for Family Vehicle

Howdy! My question may be the same as some on here and I apologize, but our use is possibly different than many of you.

My wife and I have 2 amazing boys (ages 11 & 7) with a rare mitochondrial...
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