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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-21-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,928
Posted By Sevier
Hello Alchemycoeur - I totally feel your...

Hello Alchemycoeur -

I totally feel your concern, is a big one of mine too, and I also, have health issues. Here is what we're doing to prevent mold growth. See my above post in response to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-21-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,030
Posted By Sevier
I know this is an old post, but in case others...

I know this is an old post, but in case others come across this looking for some help - here is what we're doing to prevent mold growth. We understand that condensation is a constant thing, so we're...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-21-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 150,212
Posted By Sevier
ohhhh, I would hesitate to take as fact the...

ohhhh, I would hesitate to take as fact the statements of a party that would benefit from you taking their statements as fact! Applegate sells cellulose insulation and that article is written by...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-21-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,928
Posted By Sevier
How heartbreaking - did they get back together? ...

How heartbreaking - did they get back together?

Yes, mold can be pretty devastating, not just effecting the respiratory system, but the endocrine (and thus hormonal), as well as neurological. I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-28-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,826
Posted By Sevier
How exciting! And in that case, yes, give that...

How exciting! And in that case, yes, give that bus as good a scrub as possible, and then back track to clean it out nicely when you’re able. Just want to encourage you though - you can do so much of...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-28-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,826
Posted By Sevier
Hello Nant - What an exciting venture! As...

Hello Nant -

What an exciting venture! As others have said, the elastomeric paint can cool a bit more then the white roof paint, but would the reduction make a enough of noticeable difference to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-26-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,565
Posted By Sevier
Hello Jack - My goodness, what a gorgeous...

Hello Jack -

My goodness, what a gorgeous bus!!

Do you mind giving some more details about how you arranged your door? We have a two door (bi fold?) on a Manuel opener and want to turn it into...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-21-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Sevier
Hello Jack and Joe - How would you two...

Hello Jack and Joe -

How would you two suggest waterproof sealing up rear windows and windshield? They have those huge wide thick rubber gaskets, not wedged between glass and metal trim, you...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-21-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,413
Posted By Sevier
Thankyou! Feeling like theres hope for us yet!

Thankyou! Feeling like theres hope for us yet!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-21-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Sevier
Great, thankyou! We actually used soapy water and...

Great, thankyou! We actually used soapy water and then mineral spirits to wipe the window gaskets before sealing :facepalm: How badly could that impede a bind? If it seems stuck on now, it will...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-21-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,157
Posted By Sevier
We have a 37' Thomas Freightliner Dog-Nose, with...

We have a 37' Thomas Freightliner Dog-Nose, with a 5.9 Cummins, and while not an expert, I would agree with others, not sure why its considered a bad engine. If you dont exceed the GVWR weight with...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-21-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,413
Posted By Sevier
Alright then! If we have to peel all this 220+...

Alright then! If we have to peel all this 220+ off, then Dynotron 550 it is. We actually have 15 tubes of it and planned to use on the rest of our window re-installation, but couldnt use it because...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-21-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Sevier
Oh, and which Sika did you use to seal your seams...

Oh, and which Sika did you use to seal your seams and rivets? And did you sand down to bare metal first? Or just rough up and clean with mineral spirits?

I think I recall you mentioning 221 in...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-21-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,413
Posted By Sevier
And how are your windows doing after sealing over...

And how are your windows doing after sealing over the gaskets? Any leaks? You used Dynatron 550, correct?

We used Sikaflex 220+ to seal over the gaskets on our windows (something different for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-21-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Sevier
Thankyou Jack, and yes, I am remembering now, you...

Thankyou Jack, and yes, I am remembering now, you are the one I saw reference Sika products often! I rust a Skoolie builder with experience over a Sika rep, especially given how many times they have...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-21-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Sevier
Thankyou Joe, this is so reassuring. We were also...

Thankyou Joe, this is so reassuring. We were also told by another rep, once he understood we didn’t use it to actually secure a window, just to seal over old leaky bus window gaskets, that it is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-20-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Sevier
Experience with Sikaflex 220+ as a sealant?

Hi folks -

We used Sikaflex 220+ to seal over the gaskets on our windows, and, nowhere on the data sheet for the product, nor anywhere on any forum where I've seen others use it, nor during...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-20-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,610
Posted By Sevier
We went ahead and removed the rear panels, and it...

We went ahead and removed the rear panels, and it went very smoothly. Removed the screws, and had to angle grind just along the inner edge (the edge closest to the emergency ext opening). Took...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,610
Posted By Sevier
This is all so helpful! (but I'm still confused...

This is all so helpful! (but I'm still confused and nervous about proceeding :ermm:)

It sounds like back panels/windows are not all made the same in every bus - sometimes the window is attached...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,104
Posted By Sevier
Hi there! How did you replace the panels of the...

Hi there! How did you replace the panels of the back wall and back emergency exit of the bus without messing up the windows? We’ve been looking at ours and are unsure how to remove those panels to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-12-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,993
Posted By Sevier
And so when you dump your grey tank, you do so in...

And so when you dump your grey tank, you do so in a controlled manner in a recycling facility? Or do you dump antifreezed grey water into the ground?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-12-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,413
Posted By Sevier
Thankyou Musigenesis! I hear you on the "cant...

Thankyou Musigenesis! I hear you on the "cant care what it looks like up close" - a dry and healthy bus is much more important.

Did you also seal the gaskets on the inside of the bus/window panes...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-10-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,413
Posted By Sevier
Ohh! I found your post about gaskets! I just...

Ohh! I found your post about gaskets! I just posted the below to on of your older posts - hoping you can give some feedback on how you fixed your gaskets?

We've removed all our windows, cleaned...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-10-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 39,533
Posted By Sevier
Hello All - I recall reading somewhere that...

Hello All -

I recall reading somewhere that Drew discovered the root of their leaky window issue was the gasket. We've removed all our windows, cleaned them and the bus frame, and reinstalled,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-10-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,826
Posted By Sevier
Hi there - do you know if a bus comes with...

Hi there - do you know if a bus comes with silicon paint on top already? Our bus is yellow, but has a white roof, and I'm wondering if this is bus-kote or something that we'll have to sand off. We...
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