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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-15-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,173
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I started there, traced it all the way back to...

I started there, traced it all the way back to the switch and the dimmer switch. All the wires were good, fuses got checked next. All the fuses were good. So I rechecked all the wires. Spent 4 hours...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-15-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,173
Posted By Mr_Geenie
what did I do? no headlights

2003 International Bluebird 3800.
I took my hood off to paint it, put it back on, reconnected everything except the mirror heaters I have no use for in South Texas and my headlights don't turn on....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-09-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By Mr_Geenie
In daylight with the hood back on.

In daylight with the hood back on.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-08-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,906
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I went with a Fogatti thankless propane water...

I went with a Fogatti thankless propane water heater specifically designed for RVs and motorhomes. It was pricier than most bus systems, but it is also much smaller, more reliable, and designed to be...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-08-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I like having a city water line included. That...

I like having a city water line included. That way when you have access to a continuous water supply you are not having to fill your 100 gallon tank constantly. One of those things that is easy to do...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-08-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By Mr_Geenie
2003 3800 Headlights

One of my headlight buckets was rusted out completely. I found a replacement bucket, but can't find the adjusting screws or the adjusting spring that fit.
Anybody have a source for these? There...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-05-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By Mr_Geenie
On the coast, south of Galveston. Arlington...

On the coast, south of Galveston. Arlington native, but left dfw long time ago.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-05-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By Mr_Geenie
After countless hours of sanding, grinding, body...

After countless hours of sanding, grinding, body puddy, fiberglass, primer and then more sanding... Today all the remaining windows got taped up, one last 400 grit hand said, the hood came off and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-22-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,223
Posted By Mr_Geenie
International put the frame together, and all the...

International put the frame together, and all the mechanical parts. Then it went to Bluebird who put the chasis and all the bus stuff on it.
So it is an international and a bluebird.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-22-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,223
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I went to an International dealership for a...

I went to an International dealership for a replacement windshield for my 3800. They wanted $650 for me to carry it out the door.
A local windshield company came out to where I had my bus parked,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-22-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,022
Posted By Mr_Geenie
My lift will load and unload a full size Harley....

My lift will load and unload a full size Harley. Probably not a Road King, but I have had Sportsters (883 and 1200) and Dynas in and out with not very much difficulty. And a couple of people in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-22-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,363
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I had some rust to repair, and a LOT of...

I had some rust to repair, and a LOT of reflective material of some sort that was adhered with body puddy and glue. It took hours with a grinder with a flapper disc to get it all off, then I had...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-22-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By Mr_Geenie
The sleepers connect to the crew compartment of...

The sleepers connect to the crew compartment of the original fire truck. I didn't see how the inside was set up. It looks like a sleeper from an old Peterbilt with a topper from a newer Pete...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-22-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,328
Posted By Mr_Geenie
Thanks for all the great input and ideas. I am...

Thanks for all the great input and ideas.
I am in HVAC school right now. I knew I wanted a mini split over a rooftop unit because of serviceability. The rooftop ones leak freon, and as they are...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-22-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By Mr_Geenie
And all of my pictures flipped upside down ��

And all of my pictures flipped upside down ��
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-22-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By Mr_Geenie
Your build will never be this badass

The owner came into the RV store I work at for parts for his water heater.
This is what happens when a Canadian fire truck has an orgy with a pair of 18 wheelers AND a tow truck. He also tows a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-13-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By Mr_Geenie
If I realized how many cans of primer this would...

If I realized how many cans of primer this would end up taking, I would have bought a gallon of real primer from PPG and saved myself a lot of frustration.
I don't have reliable access to an air...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-12-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,328
Posted By Mr_Geenie
Mini Split Question

Has anyone installed a mini split AC heat pump on the front of a dog nose school bus? I think the interior component would install just fine. Wondering where to mount the compressor.

My build has...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-12-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,272
Posted By Mr_Geenie
This is what a $67,000 bumper pull RV looks like...

This is what a $67,000 bumper pull RV looks like with the skin removed. It is 1.5"x1.5" pine, stapled and glued together, with 1/16" aluminum stapled to the 1.5x1.5 with about 3/4" of insulation...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-12-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,952
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I work at an RV dealership, and my bus is being...

I work at an RV dealership, and my bus is being built with other people's warranty replacement parts.
A Jayco worker used 1.75" screws instead of 1.25" screws on the floor, so my new-to-me fresh...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-12-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,181
Posted By Mr_Geenie
Your starter has a complete circuit to the...

Your starter has a complete circuit to the batteries, then the batteries are grounded to the frame. 1 disconnect on the ground to the frame should open the circuit. The only time it would not, is if...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-12-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,952
Posted By Mr_Geenie
This is the system I am using. The same one used...

This is the system I am using. The same one used in most RV and MH. RecPro sensors, probes and monitor panel.
The sensors go in 3/8" holes drilled into the tank. The waste tank probes stop working...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-12-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By Mr_Geenie
Toilet should be directly over the black tank. ...

Toilet should be directly over the black tank.
RV toilets are pretty much a bowl with a pipe straight down to the black tank.
Otherwise you will need a macerator toilet with a pump to move the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-11-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 831
Posted By Mr_Geenie
Bus Lights Thread

My 2003 International 3800 has a few wiring issues that worked great as a schoolbus, not so well as an RV.
My school safety lights were spray painted black with the bulbs removed but otherwise they...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-05-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By Mr_Geenie
I ised GE Insulating Foam Gaps & Cracks expanding...

I ised GE Insulating Foam Gaps & Cracks expanding foam for up to 1" gaps. It was between 70 and 80 degrees F with probably 25-40% humidity (south texas on the coast) the manufacture date on the case...
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