Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   School Bus Conversion Resources > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Skoolie Google
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 23 of 23
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Brewerbob
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-15-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Definitely shop around. Go to your local H.D.,...

Definitely shop around. Go to your local H.D., snap a photo of the mfg tag, then go buy it direct or from a whole seller.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-15-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
If you're going for thin, this might work. 1/16...

If you're going for thin, this might work.
1/16 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Plastic Panel-63003 - The Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-16-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Plastic-Panel-63003/202090190)

If...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Sorry, I don't think you were following along. ...

Sorry, I don't think you were following along.

When I painted the outside of the bus, I used Rust-Oleum Deep Green Hammered. I managed to find 4 quarts locally by calling a dozen hardware...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Put the metal back up? It ain't all that heavy....

Put the metal back up? It ain't all that heavy. Switching to a thinner gauge if you're really worried. Use the ceiling to redo the entire floor?

You might want to consider switching your panels...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
*Raises hand* I might do that. It'll depend on...

*Raises hand* I might do that. It'll depend on what the walls look like once the skin and insulation is removed. I'll do it for added rust protection but will only use a cheap paint.

39'4" glass...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Rockwool supposedly goes to R-30. No idea what...

Rockwool supposedly goes to R-30. No idea what thickness it requires. So it may not be bad in insulation terms.

You see the video of the guy using the spray cans with the ridged? Could try that....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Ah, there's a HUGE difference. Don't take...

Ah, there's a HUGE difference.

Don't take this as insulting but WHY?!!?! My world is black and white. Either I'm boarding the whole thing or springing the money and spraying the whole thing.

...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
No fricking way. At 2" thick, that's 366 sq ft....

No fricking way. At 2" thick, that's 366 sq ft. Are you only spraying the floor or ceiling?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
A 65 pax bus isn't 40 feet. I don't know what it...

A 65 pax bus isn't 40 feet. I don't know what it is. I'm over estimating on purpose but still.

I did screw up something but not by as much as I was hoping.

Wall
40' x 7' = 280
Wall
40 x 7...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Total # of Kits:6$3762.00

Total # of Kits:6$3762.00
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Um, have any of you kids done the math on this...

Um, have any of you kids done the math on this stuff? Please tell me I'm doing something wrong and/or reading these kits wrong. Using the calc below, I came up with 4,060 board feet of foam needed....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Now we're talking!! Corbond MCS Closed Cell...

Now we're talking!!

Corbond MCS Closed Cell Spray Foam - One Set | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corbond-MCS-Closed-Cell-Spray-Foam-One-Set-/222447259309?hash=item33cae3cead:g:wsQAAOxyYTRSZWeZ)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
FYI, ... the $4200 quote was for 2lb closed cell,...

FYI, ... the $4200 quote was for 2lb closed cell, 40'x7.5'x7' (assuming a roof raise) and a finish depth of 3 1/2".
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
I guess it's about time to start researching it a...

I guess it's about time to start researching it a little more serious. What do I need to know just to google apple to apples? All I know is expanding and closed cell. There has to be different types...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
The houses I've owned in FL, SC, and MD all...

The houses I've owned in FL, SC, and MD all had/have 2x4 walls.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
That I'll buy but if you're after a 30°...

That I'll buy but if you're after a 30° differential, it's going to cost you 3" of the perfect insulation. That will also equate to an R value of R-30 (numbers randomly pulled out of my arse, fill in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
I don't believe this is true. There may be some...

I don't believe this is true. There may be some quacky lab science that says it's harder to heat than cool using a titanium-tungsten alloy but I'm throwing the B.S. flag.

In practice, insulation...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-25-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Since the inspection fee is $185, I don't think...

Since the inspection fee is $185, I don't think slipping the guy a $20 is going to work.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
:facepalm: Ah, ok. I was thinking inside the...

:facepalm:
Ah, ok. I was thinking inside the bus. I shall go check your threat then. Currently, I'm wasting a log of time looking at vapor barriers when I should be looking at rust treatment and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
You braced what where using ...? Mine is BB.

You braced what where using ...?

Mine is BB.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
I think Transcendence (or maybe it was someone...

I think Transcendence (or maybe it was someone else) had to retweak the level. Good to know.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Off-topic but once you cut the roof off, did you...

Off-topic but once you cut the roof off, did you have to re-level the bus itself? Did the roof twiest or sag anywhere? If so, did you just weld one corner and then ajust the rest? How do you adjust...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,188
Posted By Brewerbob
Can and should the floor be sprayed as well?

Can and should the floor be sprayed as well?
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:55 AM.

Contact Us - School Bus Conversions - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.