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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-03-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 540,203
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Thanks so much for taking the time to do the...

Thanks so much for taking the time to do the YouTube video! My husband and I were also feeling intimidated by the process. Your video was a big help! It saved us lots of time.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-26-2020, 02:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Good to know! I prefer to give my business to...

Good to know! I prefer to give my business to companies who are treating people right. I don’t know if we have a McCalister locally, but I’ll check. Thanks!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-26-2020, 02:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-22-2020, 02:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
I shared our story on one of the Facebook skoolie...

I shared our story on one of the Facebook skoolie groups, and another member shared her experience with buying a used bus from Midwest. She was told their service department would inspect the bus...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-22-2020, 02:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Exactly! When we dropped off our bus for...

Exactly!

When we dropped off our bus for inspection I was concerned, because the only buses on their lot were school buses. Also, when I went back to the service department I noticed our bus had...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-22-2020, 01:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Shamoke and Christopher: Thank you for explaining...

Shamoke and Christopher: Thank you for explaining why the steam cleaning may have been beneficial. My husband thought he could clean the engine himself, but in hindsight, he should have authorized...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-22-2020, 01:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Johan: I just noticed I didn’t include the...

Johan:
I just noticed I didn’t include the cost of repairs in my original post. The $467 I mentioned was the bill we received after the inspection. It included the cost of inspection, AC diagnosis,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-21-2020, 12:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
We weren’t unhappy with the cost of the repairs....

We weren’t unhappy with the cost of the repairs. Our main complaints were time delays and poor customer service. The repairs were supposed to take 5 days, but instead, they had our bus for 3 1/2...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-21-2020, 12:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
It wouldn’t start, because the camshaft sensor...

It wouldn’t start, because the camshaft sensor was cracked. They admitted their technician accidentally cracked it while working on the air compressor. They didn’t charge us for that repair.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-12-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,035
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
I’m sorry it’s taken so long to thank you all for...

I’m sorry it’s taken so long to thank you all for the help. We’ve not been able to work on our bus since I posted this thread due to an ongoing nightmare with the service department at Midwest...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-12-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,169
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Midwest Transit Equipment Complaint

My husband filed the following complaint against Midwest Transit Equipment with the Better Business Bureau today. Hopefully, sharing the information will help prevent others from going through what...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-13-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,035
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Insulation Under Solar Panels?

Hello,

I’m wondering if anyone has built a wind barrier around their solar panels and added foam board insulation on top of the roof under the solar panels? My husband is considering doing this,...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 07-29-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,467
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Very nice! We’re picking up a 2007 Gillig Low...

Very nice! We’re picking up a 2007 Gillig Low Floor 40’ tomorrow. Excited! Please let us know if you find any good resources. Have fun converting yours!
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 07-29-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
I’ve read the low floor has some disadvantages...

I’ve read the low floor has some disadvantages but not having to raise the roof really appealed to us. I emailed Gillig, and they were kind enough to send us a parts manual along with four other...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 07-29-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Thanks! Great idea but not sure how to do that.

Thanks! Great idea but not sure how to do that.
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 07-27-2020, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
Just Joined

Hello everyone!

My husband and I recently bought a 2007 Gillig Low Floor 40’ to convert into a RV. We’re aware it’s going to be a challenge with the lack of underbelly storage and would appreciate...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 07-26-2020, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By The Palindrome Bus
The Palindrome Bus :: 2007 Gillig Low Floor

The Palindrome Bus :: 2007 Gillig Low Floor (2020-07-27 04:08:26)
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