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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-09-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By David from Ontario
We recently had as houseguests two biology...

We recently had as houseguests two biology professors. They live on an island and drink both well water and rain water collected from the roof. (They have a suitable filtration system for that,...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-06-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By David from Ontario
I'm least concerned about the shower, but I can...

I'm least concerned about the shower, but I can imagine my three year old grandson opening his mouth when he is in the shower. My concern is to keep the little ones safe.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-05-2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By David from Ontario
Filters so that drinkable water comes from every tap

I'm building out a 35 foot skoolie and will shortly be roughing in the plumbing. There is a kitchen sink, a small bathroom sink and a shower. Online I've seen lots of builds that, for drinkable...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-31-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 67,534
Posted By David from Ontario
I found a really simple way to disable the the ...

I found a really simple way to disable the the Vandalock ignition interlock on my Thomas built skoolie. No looking under the dashboard, no messing with fuse panels or relays. It's been working two...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-27-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By David from Ontario
Defeating the vandalock

My bus is a different model, but I came up with a simple way to defeat the vandalock. You can see the solution here:

https://theskoolielife.com/07.htm
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-27-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By David from Ontario
Sealing off the cab with an insulated curtain

I live in Canada, and my skoolie has the two stock front doors. I'm also concerned about heat loss there. My solution for now was to sew an insulated curtain to block off the cab from the living...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-17-2024, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By David from Ontario
Really basic shower drain option

I live in Canada. To reduce the risk of freezing, my goal is to have all the plumbing inside the bus, and none of it under the bus. The only obstacle that came to mind was where to collect the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-27-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By David from Ontario
I removed and patched mine. If you want to see...

I removed and patched mine. If you want to see the process in some detail, check out:
https://theskoolielife.com/14.htm
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-07-2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,877
Posted By David from Ontario
I live in Ontario, Canada and have a 35 foot...

I live in Ontario, Canada and have a 35 foot Thomas dog nose skoolie. It has spray foam insulation in the walls and ceiling, and 1/2 inch of rigid styrofoam in the floor. I made storm windows by...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-07-2023, 04:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,196
Posted By David from Ontario
I added a passenger seat with three point...

I added a passenger seat with three point restraints, right next to the driver's seat. It has worked out great. Details here:
https://theskoolielife.com/33.htm
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 10-12-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,368
Posted By David from Ontario
In my skoolie I use Copilot GPS for RVs: ...

In my skoolie I use Copilot GPS for RVs:
https://copilotgps.com/en-us/rv-navigation/
I've downloaded maps for all of North America, so I don't need an internet connection while driving down the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-06-2023, 03:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By David from Ontario
I live in southwestern Ontario, Canada. I've been...

I live in southwestern Ontario, Canada. I've been converting a skoolie for the last two years, documenting the process at theskoolielife.com - home page (https://www.TheSkoolieLife.com). happy to help...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-19-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,075
Posted By David from Ontario
I used butyl tape to cover floor holes

I made sure that the area around each hole was clean and dry. I pressed down maybe 4"of butyl tape over each hole, and used a roller to ensure good adhesion. I can't speak to the longevity of this...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-02-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By David from Ontario
I just had the pros add spray foam insulation to...

I just had the pros add spray foam insulation to my skoolie five days ago. Here is the YouTube video I just posted about the process:
https://youtu.be/B8Bx_xvJOXU
I'm so glad I didn't try a DIY....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-28-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,511
Posted By David from Ontario
Cheaper, smaller fridges may not be "frost free."...

Cheaper, smaller fridges may not be "frost free." The 6 cubic foot apartment sized fridge I bought for my skoolie for $398 CAD isn't. And that's a good thing. No built in heaters for defrosting....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-17-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,533
Posted By David from Ontario
I recently installed a 16" wide seat with 3 point...

I recently installed a 16" wide seat with 3 point restraints from a Ford Transit. It's right next to the driver's seat. There is a web page about the installation process and a YouTube video here:...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 05-16-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By David from Ontario
I recently booked rv spots in three different...

I recently booked rv spots in three different Ontario provincial campgrounds. I'll be in my skoolie. The sign up web page asked for the length, but nothing that would identify make and model. I'm...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-09-2023, 01:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By David from Ontario
Have you considered getting a true sine wave...

Have you considered getting a true sine wave inverter generator? They run quieter and are more efficient. I went with this model:...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2023, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By David from Ontario
How I mounted solar panels

I came up with an approach using angle iron and grade 8 bolts that I used to mount eight solar panels. It's been rock solid with no leaks a year later. The design allows you to replace a panel if it...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-21-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By David from Ontario
I got my RIV inspection done in Ontario with the...

I got my RIV inspection done in Ontario with the seats out. At least in Ontario, those inspections are mostly done at Canadian Tire. The inspector knew I was converting it to a motor home, so he was...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-02-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 30,448
Posted By David from Ontario
Daimler owns Mercedes and Thomas. I live in...

Daimler owns Mercedes and Thomas. I live in Ontario with a Thomas built bus that has a Mercedes engine. The nearest Thomas dealership is 40Km away. It's not cheap, but getting service is no problem....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-29-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,807
Posted By David from Ontario
For anyone reading the above thread, who is...

For anyone reading the above thread, who is struck (as I was) by how daunting a task it is to track down a parasitic load, do consider installing a kill switch instead. I installed one and at the...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-21-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By David from Ontario
I see you have built a plywood floor sloping to...

I see you have built a plywood floor sloping to the drain. What do you plan to use to make it waterproof?

And how will you make the plywood walls waterproof?
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-17-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,976
Posted By David from Ontario
I got insurance in Ontario

I brought my bus back to Ontario from Georgia. While it still had temporary plates and insurance from Georgia I did a quick and cheap conversion to get it registered as a motor home. You can see the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-08-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 649
Posted By David from Ontario
What's up with these louvres?

I have a 35 foot dog-nose Thomas-built bus. As you can see from the first picture, there are some louvres below the driver's window. The second picture shows them from the inside. They cannot be...
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