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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-02-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By WRS_Mark
I walled off the front and rear of the bus and...

I walled off the front and rear of the bus and installed cut down, insulated residential doors for access. Installed 2" insulation in the aforementioned walls and floor, spray foamed the rest and a...
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 01-24-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 593
Posted By WRS_Mark
I recently installed a Lorex 4K system on my rig....

I recently installed a Lorex 4K system on my rig. The main issues with the cameras are keeping them steady on the mounts, which will be fixed with adhesive once the weather here in sunny but frigid...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-13-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,135
Posted By WRS_Mark
It's 40 below where I am today and was nearly 50...

It's 40 below where I am today and was nearly 50 below last night. Running only one of my diesel heaters set at 60 degrees (not that it'll actually keep the temperature at that point) and I'm seeing...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-03-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By WRS_Mark
X2. It cost me quite a bit, but I had a reputable...

X2. It cost me quite a bit, but I had a reputable diesel shop do a full inspection on my bus right after I bought it from the Canadian Army. Even though the military changed out everything from the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-02-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By WRS_Mark
Yeah, I'm well-familiar with the roads out in...

Yeah, I'm well-familiar with the roads out in Saskatchewan. Lot of good times out there, however!

On the bright side, I wouldn't worry about running a SRW setup on a 1 ton chassis. If you're going...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-02-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By WRS_Mark
That 3500 wouldn't happen to have airbag rear...

That 3500 wouldn't happen to have airbag rear suspension, would it? If not, I'd just talk to a spring shop and get them to spec you out a proper set of leafs that'll handle the load you're expecting...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-17-2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By WRS_Mark
Dap 600 kit deficiencies

So I followed all the directions, used the nozzles for their design. Had my temperatures just perfect. Got a bit of a mess happening. Cutting the extra isn't an issue, but I've got some low points,...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-11-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By WRS_Mark
First off, welcome. It's a big job doing a...

First off, welcome. It's a big job doing a conversion and I wish you all the best. Don't rush it!


The Cooperators in Alberta were the first ones who would approve insurance after I bought the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By WRS_Mark
So using a part of s2mikon's sage advice, I went...

So using a part of s2mikon's sage advice, I went to the local Peavey Mart and bought two 30" x 24" mud flaps, painted them white with Krylon and overlapped them from each side, protecting not only...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By WRS_Mark
If you look closely it's pressure treated and...

If you look closely it's pressure treated and stained 2x6, with caulking, bolted down through the ribs with galvanized carriage bolts. I only put a lag bolt down at the leading edge, going straight...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By WRS_Mark
That's a good idea. Was thinking something...

That's a good idea. Was thinking something similar, but the bug screen is a great finishing touch!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By WRS_Mark
rossvtaylor, thinking about snow, where the boxes...

rossvtaylor, thinking about snow, where the boxes will often get covered, that's when I'm relying on the seals not to crack and slow water to intrude. I agree that they're weatherproof to a degree,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-09-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By WRS_Mark
Combiner Box Cover

Just got my panels up and mounted today before the mosquitoes made me shut down and was wondering if anyone has some ideas how I could better protect the combiner boxes from being completely exposed...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-08-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By WRS_Mark
Best of luck with your build. A resourceful...

Best of luck with your build. A resourceful fabricator is exactly what these bus builds require to do the job right. Cheers!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,676
Posted By WRS_Mark
I looked at ambulances, cube trucks and even a...

I looked at ambulances, cube trucks and even a low mileage police command vehicle (very cool, but the floor plan would have been a nuisance to modify). Settled on an ex-army Thomas bus. Not doing a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,157
Posted By WRS_Mark
I'd try a wooden frame, insulated, hung from one...

I'd try a wooden frame, insulated, hung from one bus, with rubber gaskets that would allow you to back the buses up to one another and create a seal. Shouldn't be too difficult to shape and bang...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-26-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,822
Posted By WRS_Mark
If there's no serious rust on the frame,...

If there's no serious rust on the frame, suspension, steering components and anything else that will affect the safe operation of the vehicle, I wouldn't worry about it too much. My 1990 Navistar...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-18-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,623
Posted By WRS_Mark
It never hurts to have a hard wire connection,...

It never hurts to have a hard wire connection, especially if you're going to connect any PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices such as CCTV cameras. Start where your utility room is. I'd run three to the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-10-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,075
Posted By WRS_Mark
Actually, your build has given me no small amount...

Actually, your build has given me no small amount of encouragement in regards to the direction I'm taking my own design, which is similar in spirit. There's a lot to digest in what you did, so I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-06-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,075
Posted By WRS_Mark
Curious what you're running for rear tires?

Curious what you're running for rear tires?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-06-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,075
Posted By WRS_Mark
Really like what you've done there and appreciate...

Really like what you've done there and appreciate how you kept everything simple yet functional.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-06-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By WRS_Mark
Nice high ceiling unit. Have something very...

Nice high ceiling unit. Have something very similar, but in green and white.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-06-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By WRS_Mark
I just bought a bus from the Canadian Army a...

I just bought a bus from the Canadian Army a little over a month ago. Insurance in Alberta proved a bit of a pain, but The Cooperators came through, with a few stipulations, such as a rough timeline...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By WRS_Mark
Yes! Missed mentioning that point. DT 466 with an...

Yes! Missed mentioning that point. DT 466 with an Allison backing it up. Anyway, it's sitting at an army base a couple of hours away. So I'll be seeing it in person when I pick it up next week. Based...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By WRS_Mark
Finally Bought In!

So after looking around for a couple of years opportunity finally presented itself and I scored a 1990 Canadian Army Navistar with only 44,362km/27,565 miles on it. Paid a little more than I hoped,...
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