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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-07-2020, 03:10 PM
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Posted By brokedown
Are your solar panels on a tilt platform? You...

Are your solar panels on a tilt platform? You really want to be able to have a single plane or parallel planes. i made the mistake on my first bus of following the curve of the roof.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-17-2019, 04:53 PM
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Posted By brokedown
I recently messed up the interlocks on my A3RE so...

I recently messed up the interlocks on my A3RE so for the moment I have to start it from the engine compartment until I actually fix that. Seems like a likely cause though...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-07-2019, 09:42 AM
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Posted By brokedown
I'm still learning about hydronic floor heat, I'm...

I'm still learning about hydronic floor heat, I'm not sure what temperature of water you need to use to keep your bus warm. Presumably below 100c as you'll steam up and asplode the system if you're...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-06-2019, 12:23 PM
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Posted By brokedown
What's the btu rating of your heater? That's what...

What's the btu rating of your heater? That's what I would base it on. Well that and the temperature rating of your pump, I pump on the cold side.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-27-2019, 11:37 AM
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Posted By brokedown
Hey, if she doesn't see a problem I won't point...

Hey, if she doesn't see a problem I won't point one out.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-27-2019, 09:40 AM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Gave your number to a bus friendly young nurse...

Gave your number to a bus friendly young nurse who likes to travel, sounds like a good day to me.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2019, 07:11 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
He's posted in other threads but not really any...

He's posted in other threads but not really any mention of his success.

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f13/front-mounted-motorcycle-rack-issues-26735.html

Sorry about the thread spam marc!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2019, 06:59 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Indeed, I was one of the many saying that...

Indeed, I was one of the many saying that blocking airflow would be Very Bad. But my new bus is rear engine, so the only thing it would be blocking is my windshield washer fluid.



That's why...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2019, 06:37 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
My scooter is more like 250 so no worries about...

My scooter is more like 250 so no worries about being on a rack. I keep thinking about "trading up" to a lightweight motorcycle with a bit more speed potential but still relative comfort, a Ninja 250...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2019, 06:22 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
The side door on my bbaa isn't big enough to fit...

The side door on my bbaa isn't big enough to fit a scooter much less a big cruiser. Debating mounting a rack to the front. Seriously considering an actual toad....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2019, 05:21 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
I agree on the paint vs wrap, that red looks...

I agree on the paint vs wrap, that red looks sharp. If it were mine I would have a windshield on the way asap too.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2019, 04:42 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
What did you trade for it? Looks to be in good...

What did you trade for it? Looks to be in good shape.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-17-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 835
Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
If you buy paper towels and toilet paper from...

If you buy paper towels and toilet paper from Costco you probably save the cost of the membership over the course of a year. For sure we do but Hillary users a lot more of both than most humans. They...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-02-2019, 07:00 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
We are in Missouri just outside St Louis. Seems...

We are in Missouri just outside St Louis. Seems we are going to miss you guys.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-01-2019, 06:14 PM
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Posted By brokedown
We had crazy storms last night here, the spray...

We had crazy storms last night here, the spray foam insulation seems to amplify the sound even. Such is life in a bus though good to find your leak before you start putting in things that can't get...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-22-2019, 07:14 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Yep you got it. Adding some material on top...

Yep you got it. Adding some material on top should be fine.

There commercial units all use the z shaped rod, I used one in my previous build as well. 5/16 steel will do the job.

Or you can...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-22-2019, 06:29 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Do you have a plan for mixing the contents? That...

Do you have a plan for mixing the contents? That and negative pressure ventilation make a huge difference for issue and time between changes.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-22-2019, 05:48 PM
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Posted By brokedown
Looks good man!

Looks good man!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-18-2019, 12:14 AM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Easier maintenance is the big one. If you have a...

Easier maintenance is the big one. If you have a stir mechanism you can't use a liner, and if you don't then your toilet is going to get get gross quickly. With this setup you just sprinkle some...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-18-2019, 12:08 AM
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Posted By brokedown
Kitty litter won't really "stir", it's more like...

Kitty litter won't really "stir", it's more like "stack". We use a yeah bag to line our container and change the bag weekly.

For the nature's head you are probably best using Coco. We find that...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-16-2019, 07:44 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
We recent switched from coconut coir to kitty...

We recent switched from coconut coir to kitty litter and that was a nice upgrade.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-08-2019, 06:17 AM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Wait, I lied. Well, mis remembered. I did have to...

Wait, I lied. Well, mis remembered. I did have to shorten the walls something like 2 inches. I would need to trim a lot to get it against a wall. My bus has 77 inch max ceiling and I lose about 3...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-07-2019, 08:29 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
Save the planet!

Save the planet!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-07-2019, 08:06 PM
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Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
I would have to trim it if I wanted to put it...

I would have to trim it if I wanted to put it again a wall. It's installed in the middle, so I will have to frame around it a bit. It's pretty flimsy overall.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-07-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 835
Views: 99,561
Posted By brokedown
I installed this same unit in my bluebird. Stop a...

I installed this same unit in my bluebird. Stop a work in progress but I got it but and the drain run.
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