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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-06-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: building a slide-out and window question

I actually welded the slides to the frame of the bus first, before I had even started to consider the actual "cage". So I first welded them to the sides of the openings then built the cage onto the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-05-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: building a slide-out and window question

I am thinking sliding bolts of some kind. To be honest I haven't thought it out completely yet. There is a massive window in the top of the slide wall spanning from one side to the other. The slide...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-05-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Using your Roof Right

Of course for height I would say just find out your local max limit and keep a very close eye out for height limit signage, I guess thats what I am banking on.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-05-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: building a slide-out and window question

Hello all, been awhile... you know how it goes.

Slide outs are somewhat complicated. In fact we have decided to leave it at one in ours, to save time and money. But I am glad we did the one. It...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,425
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Best bus for BLM land?

We have had mileage discussions before. If I remember correctly the 5.9 L Cummins seems to be the favoured engine for fuel mileage. Body style? Well as a dog nose owner I tend to think something with...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-21-2009, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,133
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Sattler RV stove info

Smitty said,


Sure am glad I haven't quite got to this part in mine. Was my book wrong about compression fittings? And why?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-21-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,582
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Semi Exhaust

Cheese wagon said,



It's not... Yet! :)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-14-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,497
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Scotts first bus

Granted your bus is a Blue Bird and mine is a Thomas but my windows were not exactly falling out into my hands. I had to remove the cladding between the windows and the sills on the bottoms on the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-11-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,582
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Semi Exhaust

Point taken, will consider carefully. :)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-11-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,855
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Victoria

Gypsy kid said


They make RV appliances for good reason, not just for kicks. Whether it be size, or operation I don't think I would be too quick to stick regular appliances in.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-10-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,855
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Victoria

Nick said



Oh geeze dude, I got to get going on my bus again. By the time I get my new suspension in you are going to have road stories already! :shock: Keep it up. Your doing an amazing amount...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-09-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,855
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Victoria

nickverge said


Stateroom... I like your style.

Have you checked into sprayfoam for insulation? I know its a little more money but it gives you your vapour barrier right way as well,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-08-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,855
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Victoria

nickverge said



Your cute!!! Dude I find your enthusiasm inspiring, but man I don't think you grasp the full scale of what you have begun. :D I look forward to seeing how you make out. If you...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-08-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,952
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: quality switches/elec. components for new dash

Hey just saw this older post and it caught my eye. How did the new dash work out? I too want to rebuild my dash but have done next to no gauge work in my life. Is it challenging? Usually I buy a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-08-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,742
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Okay, keep your fingers crossed....

Nothing worse than removing exhaust studs... nothing!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-08-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,582
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Semi Exhaust

Ya I had thought about running it up through a corner after I saw a transit bus with the set up. Then I started to think it through, having a penetration through the roof and trying to fire proof...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,543
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Which models have the best headroom?

I have seen Blue Birds with high ceilings with the flat nose. Where to find them... Couldn't tell ya but I know they are out there.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-06-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,582
Posted By Lady Franklin
Semi Exhaust

A question for you HD mechanics and truck savvy people out there. ( that means you Paul and you too Elliot!) I have been thinking of re-routing the exhaust to a semi stack type system that would rise...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: hitch and tow bar choices advice?

I have towed stuff many many times and only last summer bought a 1978 travel trailer as a work house. It came with an equalizer hitch. I was skeptical at first but wow, what a difference. There is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-04-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,973
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Lady Franklin-Building Good Energy On Wheels

So I guess I am due for an update. We moved to Regina in the new year to try and realistically grasp the project at hand. And although Lady Franklin will continue to live in Manitoba (2.5 hours...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-04-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,374
Posted By Lady Franklin
New Mirrors or old Mirrors?

Ok so just curious what you guys have done with your mirrors? The bus came with heated ones that look... well they are not the most aesthetically pleasing things in the world. I think if I really...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,572
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Passengers - length ratio

To be honest I have no idea what the specifics are on it... it came from google. But I have seen that the Canadian Pacific Railway owns a bunch of these behemoths to truck work crews around. They are...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-01-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,619
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Rear engine?

Rear engines are not as noisy to drive. Also having that extra weight over your driving wheels is a help. But others here may know more. :)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-31-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,665
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Big Rig Rear End...

adamander said


Pictures please! :D :D
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-31-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,572
Posted By Lady Franklin
Re: Passengers - length ratio

zag said,


So what your saying is you haven't seen these beasts around,
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