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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
09-06-2023, 03:08 PM
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Collision insurance for Skoolie not converted by a pro?
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texastj
I have only found one person to insure my short...
I have only found one person to insure my short e350 skoolie for liability only. Travelers. Everyone else says they won't cover as it is commercial vehicle. I pay $80 a month for basic liability.
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
12-17-2021, 05:21 PM
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Titling a Bus as Motor Home in Texas
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42,655
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texastj
What exactly did you write on the VTR-61?...
What exactly did you write on the VTR-61? (Rebuilt vehicle statement)
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Conversion General Discussions
09-15-2021, 03:43 PM
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YouTube videos
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2,308
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texastj
That is true... They are all over the Facebook...
That is true... They are all over the Facebook Skoolie groups -_- I do get a kick out of some of them !
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Conversion General Discussions
09-15-2021, 03:10 PM
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YouTube videos
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texastj
I've seen plenty of Boomers with terrible ideas...
I've seen plenty of Boomers with terrible ideas as well, lets not lump all of me into one age group :rofl:
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
04-15-2021, 11:28 AM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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texastj
So I have not got to get any work done on the...
So I have not got to get any work done on the bus. It has been in the shop since February :(
Nothing major wrong just wanted a tune up, brake work, etc. Unfortunately with covid and a big ice...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
01-20-2021, 05:30 PM
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How to immediatEly register your bus as an RV without conversion:
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texastj
I am wondering if this would be worth it for me....
I am wondering if this would be worth it for me. I currently have my 1999 Ford E350 titled in Texas as commercial van. Insurance is about $55 per month. I am still converting so haven't gotten it...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-18-2021, 11:48 AM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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texastj
Got some more work done this weekend! ...
Got some more work done this weekend!
Finished most of the pantry. Including the door and staining. Need to finish the top to make flush with ceiling.
I decided against having a sofa. I will...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
01-08-2021, 12:18 PM
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Titling a Bus as Motor Home in Texas
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texastj
Is yours titled as RV? Please send over agent...
Is yours titled as RV? Please send over agent info. Thanks !
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
01-08-2021, 11:54 AM
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Titling a Bus as Motor Home in Texas
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42,655
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texastj
Down the street from me. I am insured through...
Down the street from me. I am insured through Travelers at the moment on the bus (also do my homeowners through them). Just curious typical cost of rv insurance. If not much cheaper than $60 I'm not...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-06-2021, 04:52 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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texastj
Hi friends ! I have not posted in a while...
Hi friends !
I have not posted in a while ... We got a lot of work done this past week as we have had some sunny warm weather here in Texas.
Bus walls were completed.
Queen bed frame was...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
01-06-2021, 04:48 PM
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Titling a Bus as Motor Home in Texas
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texastj
I'm curious about this as well. I have an e350...
I'm curious about this as well. I have an e350 but it is titled as a commercial van. My insurance is around $60 a month currently. Wondering if I would get cheaper insurance if I titled as RV.
...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-19-2020, 11:59 AM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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texastj
Work has been slow lately due to work and DR...
Work has been slow lately due to work and DR visits. Was able to get the bus walls framed with some 2x2s. Also bought 2x4s to build bed frame. Hope to start this sometime this week/weekend.
Had...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-05-2020, 03:51 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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texastj
Got the subfloor installed Saturday ! We...
Got the subfloor installed Saturday !
We went with 1/2 inch rigid foam and 1/2 sanded plywood. It feels nice and study. Used suck construction adhesive and some wood to metal screws. Feels good !...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
10-03-2020, 07:21 PM
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Finally won a bus auction. More than I bargained for.
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texastj
Good luck ! Worst case you can just sell.
Good luck ! Worst case you can just sell.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-30-2020, 03:57 PM
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‘89 e350 to buy or not to buy
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texastj
From what I read when searching for my bus avoid...
From what I read when searching for my bus avoid the non powerstroke 7.3 Underpowered, not sure about mechanical issues though. As far as towing I have AAA plus RV and it covers 4 tows a year...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-30-2020, 03:54 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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texastj
Was able to remove the emergency hatch and patch...
Was able to remove the emergency hatch and patch over with some steel from the local metal shop. Also removed an old vent top and patched over that.
Removed the old caulk from windows and...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
09-23-2020, 03:54 PM
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Which short chassis cutaway 4 window bus is best? Chevy or GMC?
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texastj
I just bought a 4 window handicap Ford cutaway....
I just bought a 4 window handicap Ford cutaway. It has about 12 feet usable behind driver. I'm also just using for camping and the occasional road trip.
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-23-2020, 02:54 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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1,821
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texastj
Work has been slow on the bus this week due to...
Work has been slow on the bus this week due to bad weather and I'm stuck working on it in my driveway !
I was able to get the floor holes sealed and painted with some black rustoleum. I also...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-16-2020, 11:24 AM
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Reckless - 2003 Thomas 4-window (E350 cutaway chassis)
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Posted By
texastj
Looks like me and you got the nearly the same bus...
Looks like me and you got the nearly the same bus down to mileage and price. LOL
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-15-2020, 04:28 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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1,821
Posted By
texastj
Small world ! I'm in DFW so just a few hour...
Small world ! I'm in DFW so just a few hour drive. There was very little rust!
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-15-2020, 02:57 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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1,821
Posted By
texastj
Here is a corny video I made to follow our...
Here is a corny video I made to follow our progress! (https://imgur.com/a/06ba0cF) Thanks for checking out and I welcome any advice !
Biggest issue currently is AC is not blowing cold, and trying...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-15-2020, 02:52 PM
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1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
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1,821
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texastj
1999 E-350 Texas Build Thread
Howdy ! I've been browsing the forums and internet for a while searching for the perfect bus and believe I finally found it! We purchased her 2 weeks ago from Winona, TX. We bought from an old bus...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-10-2020, 04:47 PM
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216
The Argobus - 1995 E-350, 7.3L, 4 Windows/Rows
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Posted By
texastj
Just want to thank you for this thread. I...
Just want to thank you for this thread. I recently got a 1999 E350 very similar and will be using many of your ideas ! Working on the demo now.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
08-03-2020, 09:56 AM
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ISO 4-5 window short bus near Texas
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446
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texastj
ISO 4-5 window short bus near Texas
Cannot seem to find any near Texas currently. Can travel a bit for right one. Let me know if you have one or a lead. Thanks !
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
08-03-2020, 09:55 AM
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7
2001 international shorty
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1,972
Posted By
texastj
What is bumper to bumper length ?
What is bumper to bumper length ?
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