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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-03-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By WalterNY
Minisplit question: 2 or 1?

Hi everyone! We have a 35-foot bus with two zones. I am considering purchasing either 1-240v mini split or 2-110v mini splits. Costs about the same. We plan on having an 800-amp hour, 24v battery...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-29-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,422
Posted By WalterNY
Water pressure advice

I would like to know if a 60psi is ok for my build. I will have 200 gallon fresh water, sink and a shower. My other choice is 45 psi. Looking for advice. I've found plenty of people using 55psi...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-07-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,486
Posted By WalterNY
We estimated those numbers on our application,...

We estimated those numbers on our application, and that whole section was crossed out when they returned the application with our plates.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-04-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,667
Posted By WalterNY
We bought ours at auction ... but my husband...

We bought ours at auction ... but my husband drove from NYS to Alabama to look at the 4 buses that were up for auction and to talk to the mechanic at the school about them. He got to see them and...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-03-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,486
Posted By WalterNY
For sure. Why would they do this? They benefited...

For sure. Why would they do this? They benefited themselves from the process. They are going to ruin it for others.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-30-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,486
Posted By WalterNY
:rofl: (I didn't know how to rotate the picture...

:rofl: (I didn't know how to rotate the picture and fix it!)
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-29-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,486
Posted By WalterNY
Our plates came yesterday!!! It took 5 weeks from...

Our plates came yesterday!!! It took 5 weeks from when we mailed out our application. :dance:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-27-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By WalterNY
How much grey water storage is needed?

What would you recommend if we have 100 gallons of fresh water? TIA.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-27-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,982
Posted By WalterNY
It took us about 6 weeks.

It took us about 6 weeks.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-20-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,341
Posted By WalterNY
Inverter VS Conventional Generator

Question: If you have an inverter with your solar panels and battery bank, do you need to buy an inverter generator? Or is a conventional generator ok?
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-12-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By WalterNY
Looking for a mechanic near eastern Alabama

I'm interested in buying my first bus. I know much about gas engines and almost nothing about diesel. Just seeing if I could hire someone to look over a prospective purchase. Or maybe someone that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,632
Posted By WalterNY
Thanks CheeseWagon. I'm always grateful for your...

Thanks CheeseWagon. I'm always grateful for your input!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,632
Posted By WalterNY
How do you feel about auctions?

We are having some difficulty finding the bus we are looking for. So we are now considering buying our bus through an auction site. It makes both my wife and myself a bit nervous. There is such...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,427
Posted By WalterNY
Govdeals postauction info?

Does anyone know if there is a way to see what auctions have gone for on govdeals?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-04-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By WalterNY
Thanks! Appreciate your help.

Thanks! Appreciate your help.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-04-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By WalterNY
Question on Transmissions

I am interested in a bus. It is a 2006 Blue Bird Cat C7. The seller does not know which Allison transmission it has. He does say it has overdrive. Does that mean it is a good transmission? Do you...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-04-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,426
Posted By WalterNY
I think 8 followed by the ) must make the smiley...

I think 8 followed by the ) must make the smiley face!
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-04-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,426
Posted By WalterNY
What's the area code?? Thanks!

What's the area code?? Thanks!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-04-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By WalterNY
We are in NY too. We were just reading that in...

We are in NY too. We were just reading that in NYS you need an "R" classification on your license and also need to be air brake certified. Have you done these things? Just curious how to go about...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-04-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,862
Posted By WalterNY
We are looking for a bus and would be willing to...

We are looking for a bus and would be willing to travel to VA, if there was minimal rust. We are looking for a flat nose FE 30-35'. No Allison 545 obviously. Know of any like that? TIA.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-22-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,160
Posted By WalterNY
How do you get your bus home?

I have leads on insurance, but what about registration and plates? I live in NYS, and we likely will be buying our bus from a different state. Any advice would be appreciated!

Walter
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-22-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,975
Posted By WalterNY
Any thoughts on an Allison MT643 Transmission?

Looking at a 2001 Amtran International. 35". 173,000 miles. 7.3 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel Engine. Allison MT643 Transmission. We know to stay away from AT545 ... but we aren't so sure about the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,685
Posted By WalterNY
How important is it to buy pre-2004?

We have been told numerous times on other forums that it is really important to buy a bus that is pre-2004. Something to do maybe with the emissions change that happened in the buses in 2004? And...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-18-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By WalterNY
Anyone know what this is?

Just started looking for a bus to convert. Not sure what the part is with the chains and why they are hanging so low. Any help would be appreciated!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-13-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By WalterNY
I mean pulling behind a vehicle that we can drive...

I mean pulling behind a vehicle that we can drive separate from the skoolie.
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