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Forum: Conversion General Discussions Today, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By Rucker
I'm guessing you're reporting in from the planet...

I'm guessing you're reporting in from the planet Mercury (1 day = 1,408 hours).

If I posted that I'd be reporting in from Venus (1 day = 5,832 hours).

All for fun. Keep us posted, and remember...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste Today, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By Rucker
I'm not sure I really understand your design...

I'm not sure I really understand your design goals. Are you trying to avoid having a gravity dump from your graywater tank?

I don't hear a lot of issues with graywater tanks.

Here are my other...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-23-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,120
Posted By Rucker
I am having trouble making sense of the posts by...

I am having trouble making sense of the posts by Steffen Eber and CedricWilsom. They feel unsatisfyingly unspecific, like, well, you know...

Not that I would accuse any member of being a bot, but...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-23-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By Rucker
The area of two 2" pipes is slightly less than a...

The area of two 2" pipes is slightly less than a 3" pipe. I like the idea, but if you do get one I recommend you test it first with that configuration. It's an incinerator toilet with a fair share...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-19-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By Rucker
I think this is a pretty common modification,...

I think this is a pretty common modification, especially for those whose lifestyle is centered around dirt biking or quads.

The garage takes up a lot of room otherwise used as living space. If I...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-18-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By Rucker
Google 'grease trap' and you'll see a whole bunch...

Google 'grease trap' and you'll see a whole bunch of products that solve this problem.

If I were doing this I'd probably build it rather than buy something.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-18-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By Rucker
There's a reason there are emergency egress...

There's a reason there are emergency egress windows and doors in a bus.

I assume your bus will have windows somewhere?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-18-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the forum. I'm also NCAL. Why...

Welcome to the forum. I'm also NCAL.

Why partial build? And what are your plans for it?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-18-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 183
Posted By Rucker
Bring it to an automotive AC shop and let them do...

Bring it to an automotive AC shop and let them do a diagnostic. These systems take a lot of refrigerant and if you have a leak you'll waste money and just get frustrated.

Unless the system...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-15-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By Rucker
They also have the benefit of emulating Class C...

They also have the benefit of emulating Class C RVs, so are theoretically a bit more stealth when booking RV and camping sites.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-12-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By Rucker
Shuttle Buses have very high roofs.

Shuttle Buses have very high roofs.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-09-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 819
Posted By Rucker
What kind of mileage does the bus have? How's...

What kind of mileage does the bus have? How's the engine and drive train?

I'd seriously consider finding another bus; or at a minimum look for a better body to swap in the drive train.

The...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-04-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 197
Posted By Rucker
Take some pictures of your door and bring them to...

Take some pictures of your door and bring them to a glass dealer. They will quote you a replacement pane.

Usually there's just a gasket you gently remove from one side or the other, clean out any...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-29-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By Rucker
What type of water heater does not matter for RV...

What type of water heater does not matter for RV registration anywhere I have ever heard. RV conversions vary by state (assuming you're in the U.S.), but most concern themselves with a source of...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-29-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 251
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the forum. What is your thinking so...

Welcome to the forum. What is your thinking so far on your design? And are you contemplating a roof raise?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-25-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By Rucker
Unless I misunderstand you, the reference was to...

Unless I misunderstand you, the reference was to pipe slope, not diameter.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-22-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you're in...

Welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you're in for a madcap adventure.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-22-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,190
Posted By Rucker
That one looks to be a good one. 1. Wired, not...

That one looks to be a good one.
1. Wired, not wireless, for all the reasons already mentioned;
2. LARGE display. I got the smaller display, and wish I'd sprung the extra cash for the bigger.
3....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-22-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By Rucker
People on this forum will likely have strong...

People on this forum will likely have strong opinions about doing the windows right. Your rig is nothing if not water-tight. My recommendation: do the homework on what it takes to seal the windows,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-22-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,620
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-21-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
Posted By Rucker
First time I've heard of this, and I like the...

First time I've heard of this, and I like the idea.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-20-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the forum. Let us know what kind of...

Welcome to the forum. Let us know what kind of rig you have by filling in your profile!

What will you be using your bus for? short trips, long trips?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-19-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By Rucker
Another point-for skoolies, any drain or waste...

Another point-for skoolies, any drain or waste line running the length of the bus can be standard 1/4" to the foot slope; but for waste lines running across the bus (perpendicular to the length of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-18-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the group! You might need to make...

Welcome to the group!

You might need to make a minimum number of posts before you can put up pictures. I'm having trouble visualizing what you're describing.

Don't forget to fill out your...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 03-13-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By Rucker
Welcome to the forum, and please post some...

Welcome to the forum, and please post some pictures of the bus.
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