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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-31-2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Posted By DT Rutledge
Welcome Abby! I love your music. I've been a fan...

Welcome Abby! I love your music. I've been a fan for years.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-13-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,744
Posted By DT Rutledge
That isn't a school bus, is it? I thought this...

That isn't a school bus, is it? I thought this forum was for Skoolies. It says right there at the top of this page "The school bus conversion network".
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-30-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By DT Rutledge
Solid advice. Thank you.

Solid advice. Thank you.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-23-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 27,432
Posted By DT Rutledge
We just got a quote from Safeco through our...

We just got a quote from Safeco through our agent. If we bundle our homeowners insurance with our auto, the bus portion of the policy is $120/yr. We saved some money on our homeowners, too. It...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-12-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By DT Rutledge
Even the indoor ventless models need upper...

Even the indoor ventless models need upper clearance, and I'm not comfortable having the top of the WH so close to the floor of the bus.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-11-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By DT Rutledge
Water heater location

I'm shopping for water heaters. I have a 37' Thomas RE with a basement and there isn't enough room for most rv sized tankless units. I'm thinking a solution would be to use flexible water and gas...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-21-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By DT Rutledge
Air bag. It's part of the suspension.

Air bag. It's part of the suspension.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-08-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,460
Posted By DT Rutledge
I've been living dangerously and havn't used the...

I've been living dangerously and havn't used the guard on my grinder for years. I know I've been pushing my luck. Time to change my bad habit.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-03-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 37,680
Posted By DT Rutledge
Many of the newer ones take 2 D cell batteries...

Many of the newer ones take 2 D cell batteries for ignition, that's it.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-02-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 37,680
Posted By DT Rutledge
Thank you all for the suggestions.

Thank you all for the suggestions.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 06-28-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 37,680
Posted By DT Rutledge
Tankless water heater recommendations?

I am searching for a reasonably priced propane fired tankless water heater that is ventless, or that vents horizontally that will fit in the belly storage area in my '97 Thomas RE. There are some...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-04-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,904
Posted By DT Rutledge
I used 3M VHB tape to attach the FRP panels over...

I used 3M VHB tape to attach the FRP panels over the framed in openings on my bus. I caulked all of the seams with body seam sealer. The bus isn't complete and I havn't driven it since I installed...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-27-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,315
Posted By DT Rutledge
It doesn't have to be a dedicated rv TV, any TV...

It doesn't have to be a dedicated rv TV, any TV with a 12 volt power supply will work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7-iWjNKHrE
Forum: Skoolie Life 02-22-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Posted By DT Rutledge
I am about 40 miles South of Portland, near...

I am about 40 miles South of Portland, near Molalla. I have a 37' 1997 Thomas RE. I am in the cabinet and furniture building phase right now. I have a custom woodworking business. It's turning out...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-29-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,471
Posted By DT Rutledge
I'd love to be there! I live about 40 miles South...

I'd love to be there! I live about 40 miles South of Portland so, this end of the Valley would be best for me. Champoeg maybe? The Oregon State parks website is a great resource. It's impossible to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-29-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,471
Posted By DT Rutledge
I'd love to be there! I live about 40 miles South...

I'd love to be there! I live about 40 miles South of Portland so, this end of the Valley would be best for me.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-18-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,538
Posted By DT Rutledge
Sequim is one of favorite places. Good choice!...

Sequim is one of favorite places. Good choice! Maybe we can have a mini skoolie meet-up and catch some spot prawns.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-01-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,410
Posted By DT Rutledge
Teresa is a piece of work. She booted me a few...

Teresa is a piece of work. She booted me a few weeks ago. I left Steve L's "Skoolie" group on my own. That guy is a freaking nut job! He posted that he was responsible for the schoolie movement...it...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-30-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By DT Rutledge
Check out boat hatches. They come in a wide...

Check out boat hatches. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-09-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By DT Rutledge
Actually, there's 3. III is waterproof, II is...

Actually, there's 3. III is waterproof, II is water resistant.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-09-2017, 01:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,211
Posted By DT Rutledge
'97 Thomas RE conversion

I bought this bus a couple of years ago, pulled the seats and it sat for 2 years. I finally got around to getting back to work on it. It's a 37' 1997 Thomas RE with a Cummins 5.9 and a Allison 643....
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-11-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 62,764
Posted By DT Rutledge
You can add me too, please. 97038

You can add me too, please. 97038
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-11-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,408
Posted By DT Rutledge
Clackamas Steel

Clackamas Steel
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-30-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,937
Posted By DT Rutledge
I would be interested in a get together. Florence...

I would be interested in a get together. Florence is too far south for me. Champoeg is fairly central and right off I5.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-25-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,937
Posted By DT Rutledge
I'm right down the road in Marquam. 37' Thomas...

I'm right down the road in Marquam. 37' Thomas pusher.
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