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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
08-09-2022, 01:07 PM
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Raw property in NC??
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peterbylt
Quite a bit off Topic for this old Topic, but...
Quite a bit off Topic for this old Topic, but since were talking old Goldwing’s and Trikes a couple of Years ago I took a 1985 GL1200, I shortened a 1993 Mustang Rear end by 15 inches and mounted it...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-09-2022, 10:48 AM
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Has anyone attempted anything like this (RV style car garage in bus conversion)
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6,307
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peterbylt
We have towed the PT Cruiser for Quite a while...
We have towed the PT Cruiser for Quite a while now, we sourced the Roadmaster towbar off Craigs list for $100 with most of the cables and brackets.
I built my own Base plate (The part where it...
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Conversion General Discussions
04-01-2022, 02:34 PM
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Room to Build Tampa Fl
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peterbylt
Unfortunately, we can no longer store/park any...
Unfortunately, we can no longer store/park any vehicles on the property in St Pete, long battle with the code inspectors.
I am currently storing my Bus in South Tampa at Interbay Outdoor Storage...
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Conversion General Discussions
03-04-2022, 03:48 PM
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Modern House/ RV Windows
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2,246
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peterbylt
Those look alot like the windows we installed in...
Those look alot like the windows we installed in our MCI.
They are Motion Windows from Peninsular glass.
They are not cheap, but they are very good, still very happy with them after 4 years.
...
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Conversion General Discussions
12-14-2021, 01:23 PM
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Source for sockets and adapters
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3,383
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peterbylt
I have quite a few tools of all types, a large...
I have quite a few tools of all types, a large set of most everything I keep in the Garage.
I just bought this set to keep permanently on the Bus.
Thought it was very good deal.
To Make it...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
07-16-2021, 03:56 PM
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Highest efficiency rooftop ac?
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5,940
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peterbylt
We have the Mother of all generators, a 20KW...
We have the Mother of all generators, a 20KW Powertech, so we run the generator and Both The Mini Split and the rooftop Coleman and the Refrigerator and a few other things while we are driving.
If...
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Conversion General Discussions
07-16-2021, 03:20 PM
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Bathroom Toilet
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6,044
Posted By
peterbylt
Our setup is a little different being in a coach...
Our setup is a little different being in a coach Bus.
We have the bays underneath.
We went with separate Black and gray water tanks although they drain through the same connection.
We opted for an...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
05-28-2021, 08:58 AM
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Highest efficiency rooftop ac?
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5,940
Posted By
peterbylt
I posted this on another forum as well, but...
I posted this on another forum as well, but applies here.
We first installed a 12k Pioneer Mini Split with the indoor unit over the top of the windshield.
We are very happy with this unit it is...
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Coach Conversion Projects
03-19-2021, 02:12 PM
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1989 mci 96a3
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Posted By
peterbylt
Another Slideshow of what we have accomplished...
Another Slideshow of what we have accomplished over the last year.
1989 MCI 96A3 Bus Conversion Build Part 5
https://youtu.be/9QwIxws0kEU
Parts 1 - 4 posted above.
Or you can search...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-19-2021, 05:06 PM
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Idea (possibly a bad one) that occurred to me
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peterbylt
Along this same line, a couple years ago we were...
Along this same line, a couple years ago we were talking about a business idea.
Getting Buses doing the demo work, then building it up to where the tanks, some of the plumbing, insulation,...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-19-2021, 01:10 PM
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DIY EVE/Lishen Battery
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2,342
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peterbylt
I am in the process of building out my Solar...
I am in the process of building out my Solar system now.
I currently have just a 12 volt 8D Lead acid Battery and a charger that powers the LED lights and the water pump, looking to greatly...
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Skoolie Life
12-18-2020, 03:37 PM
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Home Cookin' Thread
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peterbylt
Not sure if you know you can go into the bakery...
Not sure if you know you can go into the bakery at Publix and get an uncooked Bread dough for a couple dollars, the wife uses these to make Pizza.
My favorite one she makes is BBQ, she uses pulled...
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Conversion General Discussions
12-04-2020, 10:07 AM
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Bus won't start! Gelp!
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4,588
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peterbylt
When I needed new batteries for my MCI, the best...
When I needed new batteries for my MCI, the best price I found was from Batteries +, I purchased 2 Duracell 8D, that was about 2 years ago, zero issues since then.
Batteries + still looks like the...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
12-03-2020, 02:46 PM
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Real world mini-split advice needed
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6,643
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peterbylt
We installed a 12,000 BTU Pioneer Minisplit, with...
We installed a 12,000 BTU Pioneer Minisplit, with the Condenser in the front drivers side Luggage Bay and the evaporator over the windshield.
I have been extremely pleased with the result, given...
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Conversion General Discussions
10-02-2020, 04:13 PM
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Old Spray Foam Removal From Fiberglass Shuttle Bus
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peterbylt
A number of years ago I had to remove an 85 gas...
A number of years ago I had to remove an 85 gas tank out of a Boat that had been sealed in with a lot of Spray Foam.
We used a very high pressure, pressure washer, it cut through the spray foam...
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
07-23-2020, 11:20 AM
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89 MCI 8v92 questions
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Posted By
peterbylt
I have a 1989 MCI 96A3, same bus 6 inches...
I have a 1989 MCI 96A3, same bus 6 inches narrower.
Check all the fluids, the 8V92 engine uses a special oil, straight 40 w CF2 low ash, Delo 100 is a good choice and available at Orielys, most...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
07-22-2020, 10:29 AM
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Inside unit of Mini Split
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3,737
Posted By
peterbylt
I originally installed a 12,000 BTU Pioneer...
I originally installed a 12,000 BTU Pioneer Minisplit, with the Condenser in the front drivers side Luggage Bay and the evaporator over the windshield.
I have been extremely pleased with the...
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Coach Conversion Projects
05-27-2020, 12:35 PM
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17
1989 mci 96a3
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6,703
Posted By
peterbylt
Before 11/2015. In the middle, After the...
Before 11/2015.
In the middle, After the gutting and prep work, before the interior started going in 6/2017.
Now 5/2020.
It has been a long road and we ain't done yet.
...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
05-22-2020, 01:32 PM
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Lets Talk Generators!
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9,910
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peterbylt
Go BIG or Go Home, I went BIG, Power Tech 20kw. ...
Go BIG or Go Home, I went BIG, Power Tech 20kw.
I was not intending to install anything close to this size, the original plans were to get something in the 6 or 7 kw range.
Then the Power...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-25-2020, 11:16 AM
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27
Tile
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6,937
Posted By
peterbylt
We discussed many options, but the wife kept...
We discussed many options, but the wife kept coming back to wanting subway tile in the shower.
First, I used ¾ inch exterior grade plywood, then waterproofed the plywood by coating it with,...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
12-02-2019, 02:18 PM
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30
Black-Friday Deals Anywhere?
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2,574
Posted By
peterbylt
The only thing I have found that will reliably...
The only thing I have found that will reliably break the lugnuts loose on the bus every time is my Torque Multiplier that I bought off Amazon.
I don't know about your bus, but the MCI Lugnuts...
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-19-2019, 12:47 PM
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17
1989 mci 96a3
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6,703
Posted By
peterbylt
Great that you got it home without any issues. ...
Great that you got it home without any issues.
The first drive home in mine was only about 100 miles and I was nervous.
900 miles is bit of a ride.
I am looking forward to seeing your build,...
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-18-2019, 02:41 PM
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17
1989 mci 96a3
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6,703
Posted By
peterbylt
Was on vacation, hope you get this before you go....
Was on vacation, hope you get this before you go.
Good choice of Bus, we really like our 89 96A3.
Please give a little more detail on “Dead”.
Make sure the Batteries are good and fully...
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-05-2019, 01:49 PM
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17
1989 mci 96a3
Views:
6,703
Posted By
peterbylt
You are Definitely correct, Detroit 2 strokes are...
You are Definitely correct, Detroit 2 strokes are finicky when it comes to oil.
Has to be a straight 40W low ash and CF2 compliant.
I was using Delo 100,
The last oil change I switched over...
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-04-2019, 08:43 PM
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17
1989 mci 96a3
Views:
6,703
Posted By
peterbylt
I have created another in the series of...
I have created another in the series of Slideshow's that chronicle the build.
Bus Build Part 4 - https://youtu.be/7uIyhRxZUVk
Let me know what you think.
Peter
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