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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-28-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,264
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Houston, Texas area skoolies: need help with installation of electricall

Hello all fellow Houston area Skoolies:
I am looking for someone to help me with installation of my electrical system.i want to run from two inventor generators in series, but be able to plug into...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Tall RV door?

Hi
I am in the process of adding an RV door to the back end of the buses for an exit for clients. I am going to duplicate the the stairs by cutting into the floor and welding them in. I have found...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-04-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,095
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Where did you find your RV door? I...

Where did you find your RV door?

I unfortunately do not have an emergency exit on the side. So I will need to cut an entry and then make the stairs like the links you posted. I found the build...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-04-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,095
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Fortunately the space is something I can give up....

Fortunately the space is something I can give up. I am looking for one way flow through the bus since they are being used as mobile vet clinics. I want one door in at the front of the bus and one...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-03-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,095
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Advice for adding a new side door in back with welded stairs

Hello!
I know that I have seen at least one detailed explanation on someone's conversion where they added another door(RV door I think) at the back of the bus, and welded stairs for the new entry. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-03-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
I'm wondering if I should just pull out the...

I'm wondering if I should just pull out the insulation from the upper half, put in the new blue insulation board I was planning and then frame a wall over the lower and upper half? If I did that, the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-03-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Well after a long delay I'm finally back to...

Well after a long delay I'm finally back to working on the buses. I have been back and forth about what to do with the walls and floor. At first I was going to take the metal skin off the wall. Then...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,636
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Hello All! Thanks for the input. Yes, all three...

Hello All!
Thanks for the input. Yes, all three buses have air brakes. And yes, while the old Wayne buses brake easily, they are different from the feel of my hydraulic brakes on my truck or car....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2016, 05:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,636
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
VERY touchy brakes

Hello!
My two older buses, which are '82 Waynes, have very nice control of brakes when driving, very similar to a car or truck. However, my '96 Thomas has brakes that I would describe as slow but...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-21-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,075
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Question about using generator to power RV rooftop AC unit

Hello!
Unfortunately I have been out of commission regarding working on our buses, but am determined to get at least one rolled out by the end of the month.
I have purchased one roof top RV air...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 972
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Painting: can I combine Rustoleum cans and spray?

I have purchased Rustoleum Pro in gallon cans. I have read about hardener on another post. I was planning to brush/roll the Rustoleum and use spray cans in hard to brush areas. Is there a hardener...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-07-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,781
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Well folks.... Much to my chagrin, I found that...

Well folks.... Much to my chagrin, I found that the batteries are ok. The rear emergency door was not closed!!!😳

However, one of the two Waynes does indeed have dead batteries. I found this out by...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-06-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,740
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
I'm about to roll/brush the Rustoleum. Any...

I'm about to roll/brush the Rustoleum. Any specific brands of hardener and amounts to use? Any tips on use would also be greatly appreciated.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-06-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,781
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Bus won't start, help with batteries

Hello All!
I have been busy and unable to work on the three buses recently. I have the newest bus, the 1996 Thomas International,in the warehouse. I was about to crank it up this morning to move it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-12-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Awe!!!!! I love your little goat! I have worked...

Awe!!!!! I love your little goat! I have worked on small ruminants before. Not fond of the big ones. Most of my large animal work in the past was focused with equine and small ruminants. I worked for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-12-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
I'm going to use some of the Klean Strip Easy...

I'm going to use some of the Klean Strip Easy Sand de glosser on parts of the bus. You think I will need to wipe that with mineral spirits? That's s lot of real estate to wipe down. I'm so anxious to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-12-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Sorry I had not answered the previous question...

Sorry I had not answered the previous question about what kind of vet. These buses are for small animals, in particular dogs and cats.

In regards to the D ring tie downs, we have already...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Advice needed with floor and walls

Ok we are ready to go to the next step with the interior of the bus while we are getting the outside sanded and otherwise prepped for painting. I am conflicted between getting things right the first...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,464
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Finally success! Making it a family affair was...

Finally success! Making it a family affair was the secret to success, and a combination of ratcheting out the bolts and angle grinding a few stubborn ones! Thank you Father in Law and wifie!!!
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!!!

After two day of very hard work deconstructing two buses, we are absolutely exhausted, and muscles we did not know we even had are sore, we took a well needed break to celebrate Cinco de Mayo east...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Two girls and some power tools

Well, I have new-found appreciation, respect and love for my angle grinder. I am using the angle grinder to grind out pop rivet attachments for tie down attachments used on the bus to hold band...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
I have the flat wire brush and some other things...

I have the flat wire brush and some other things I picked up too for the bumpy areas. I was trying to find something faster than just by hand. Yes, I do have chunks missing from my hands everywhere...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,986
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Painting and a pound of flesh

So I'm trying to multi task and still attempting to get the seats out of bus 3 of 3. Thank God I'm only taking the seats out of one. A have chunks missing from all of my fingers. With or without...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-29-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,654
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
Oh! I also meant to ask if people don't care for...

Oh! I also meant to ask if people don't care for the Dometic roof top units, do you guys have a better brand? The Colemans?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-29-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,654
Posted By HealthyPetsBus
I can't find any of the Onan generators around...

I can't find any of the Onan generators around here right now, so I may go ahead with the less expensive Honda EU 7000 or a slightly used Honda EU 6500.
I understand that I may end up needing three...
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