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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-13-2017, 01:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,078
Posted By ashandrik
I... don't have these problems. shrug Not sure...

I... don't have these problems. shrug Not sure why I don't, but I've never had a problem with anything being out of square on my bus. It's a 1993 Bluebird.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-19-2017, 03:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,138
Posted By ashandrik
CL LAMPS are your clearance lights near the top...

CL LAMPS are your clearance lights near the top of the bus on all four sides. They may be legally required to be on at night (they are in the US) and, even if not, are highly advisable to have on at...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,464
Posted By ashandrik
I think the taller height gives the bus a roomier...

I think the taller height gives the bus a roomier feel. Having a foot or more of headroom does a lot to human psychology in enclosed spaces like a bus.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-22-2017, 02:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,708
Posted By ashandrik
Your wires to your inverter need to be at least...

Your wires to your inverter need to be at least 2ga and really should be 0ga. 1500W at 12V is 125A, that's solidly in 0ga realm.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-08-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,555
Posted By ashandrik
I was just at Big Bend for my 10 year...

I was just at Big Bend for my 10 year anniversary. They indeed do have a dog walk around your vehicle while asking how many are in the vehicle and if you're all US citizens and distracting you with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-31-2016, 03:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,369
Posted By ashandrik
It took me seven and a half months to get to the...

It took me seven and a half months to get to the point where I am at: 16" roof raise using original windows and 16ga sheet metal, paint, four 250W solar panels on the roof, a new framed subfloor, 2x2...
Forum: Skoolie Life 12-21-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,549
Posted By ashandrik
I'm in Austin, but I'd be up for a drive to...

I'm in Austin, but I'd be up for a drive to Houston.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-02-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,274
Posted By ashandrik
Not a bad price, but I wouldn't be interested....

Not a bad price, but I wouldn't be interested. Those are BIG panels for 100W. On my bus a few hundred dollars more for panels isn't worth as much as the square footage on the roof is.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-21-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By ashandrik
Dessau and Braker actually, but yeah, Austin. :)...

Dessau and Braker actually, but yeah, Austin. :) PM me if you want to stop and see it in person.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-21-2016, 01:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By ashandrik
Lachesism

Hey, everyone.

I've been doing my build diary on imgur. Feel free to check it out. 1993 Bluebird Skoolie Conversion - Album on Imgur (https://imgur.com/gallery/ecVOZ)
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,588
Posted By ashandrik
I make two trips a year that average around 3200...

I make two trips a year that average around 3200 miles each. At $2.39/gallon on diesel and estimating a 9 to 12 MPG increase for the diff change (that's what I've heard to expect from mine), that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-04-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By ashandrik
I had to sign a affidavit saying it was rebuilt...

I had to sign a affidavit saying it was rebuilt to get the title transferred to an RV title. No big deal. No inspection, no questions, nothing. I have Progressive insurance through a local broker.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 482,001
Posted By ashandrik
Tickets ran about $430 each plus $80 for a...

Tickets ran about $430 each plus $80 for a vehicle pass this year. The rest of the expenses depend a lot on what time of person you are. I've known people to show up with 10 gallons of water, a loaf...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-09-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,177
Posted By ashandrik
I found 4'x8' 2.75" thick used polyiso sheets for...

I found 4'x8' 2.75" thick used polyiso sheets for $7-8/sheet depending on quantity ordered. I got a couple pallets. I used it in my subfloor, I'm putting a full layer on my wall, and I'm doubling up...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-04-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,956
Posted By ashandrik
Yeah, turf is right. You should really only need...

Yeah, turf is right. You should really only need a battery isolator and a beefy length of welding wire connecting your house and chassis batteries if you're doing 12V house batteries. If you're doing...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 08-25-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Posted By ashandrik
Yeah, they called everywhere they could think of...

Yeah, they called everywhere they could think of across the country. I called everywhere I could think of. I'm sure there is one in a yard somewhere, just got to find it. Thanks for the tip on BWS....
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 08-25-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Posted By ashandrik
1993 Ford B700 Pitman arms

Hey, everyone,

I just got word back from the garage doing my inspection. One of the pitman arms on my steering linkages is too worn out for them to pass it on inspection. They said they called...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-24-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 62,831
Posted By ashandrik
Throw me up there too! Ashandrik Austin, TX 78723

Throw me up there too! Ashandrik Austin, TX 78723
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,439
Posted By ashandrik
The only way you can "stack" the AC side of...

The only way you can "stack" the AC side of inverters is if they are grid-tie inverters. Those sense the phase of the AC wave and sync them together.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-26-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 41,604
Posted By ashandrik
Here are the door latch pictures I promised. ...

Here are the door latch pictures I promised.

https://i.imgur.com/8e950ZH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/piwWivi.jpg
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-24-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 41,604
Posted By ashandrik
The two key slots are because those locks are...

The two key slots are because those locks are both a regular latch and a deadbolt. The regular latch can be locked from the outside and still open from the inside while being locked from the outside....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-24-2016, 03:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 41,604
Posted By ashandrik
I ordered these two RV door latches...

I ordered these two RV door latches (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BMRFNE) about 6 months ago when I bought my skoolie. They only work with doors up to 1 1/4" thick or so. I had to make a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By ashandrik
Where at in Texas? I'm rebuilding one in Austin....

Where at in Texas? I'm rebuilding one in Austin. It's always nice to meet up with other Skoolies.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-17-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By ashandrik
Most buses have a 6'3" roof at the dead center....

Most buses have a 6'3" roof at the dead center. I'm short at 5'4" and they make me feel a little claustrophobic. I raised my roof 16".
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-30-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 20,366
Posted By ashandrik
Sorry to hijack the thread, but where do you guys...

Sorry to hijack the thread, but where do you guys get new (or used) gears for your bus' differentials (or any other parts in general for that mater)? I'm used to being able to pop down to AutoZone...
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