skoolie

  1. LE

    Hey everyone im new to the skoolie life. I recently purchased a 3800 t444e short bus.

    This bus runs good does need some preventive maintenance that was neglected. My question is that my skoolie have the brakes with calipers and a flip down emergency brake And it seems as if the master cylinder has a motor built into it on bottom. As soon as I turn key on it is humming very loud...
  2. barkeater

    For Sale: 1991 Wayne, 8.5 window(28ft) partial conversion, 20k

    For Sale: 1991 Wayne bus with International DTA360 engine and Allison transmission, mid sized bus (28ft) Asking $20,000, open to reasonable offers! I don't finance/trade/or do payment plans Engine/driving info: DTA360 international Navistar engine, mechanical injection diesel w/ 103,650 miles...
  3. GH

    2009 International RE300 For Sale! Partial Conversion w/ Layout Ready for your Floor Plan!

    ~ $35k OBO! Looking for Cash or Cashier's Check, no trades, and not accepting payments. I'm basically selling this as a started "Skoolie Kit" with all the fixings for the inside, including a more than sufficient solar setup! All you'd have to do is decide on a floor plan, build the "house" part...
  4. MO

    Fuel issue!

    I am looking for people with CAT. 3126B knowledge. I have a 1999 freightliner FS65 with a CAT 3126B. 180k miles. It will not keep fuel supplied into the fuel filtets . I do have a clear line from the tank to the water separator on the firewall and from the water separator to the lift pump. It...
  5. TA

    What is your imprssion of this Chinesium (probably) heat pump ?

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/mobile/mission?p=wUgm1aPF1sNjxP00YmISeUWU7UpsndRvmD%2FOwbtLhW7FPnjG3Qjrcm1CRrf9GqiYttVg0iMABmYLdU8rWaJc7MewDhkH6Lte4qDk8qTP7C5YM2Mvl0qtqY%2BonRfzxxHbZB0HW2VgTejhcpgik37T5hyUWADvWuRXzO1J595%2FfNzHpuTW4gRY%2BEdaZ295S81%2FDH21TSYA7HMa5izq9LYeGO4UyMhmFmo6GGrN8gIXIjw5nCpv5wYR...
  6. MR

    Fully Finished Off Grid Skoolie

    $58,000 Completely finished skoolie approx 3 years ago with many new upgrades since then. Titled, registered, and insured as a motor home. 30 amp for shore power. Tongue and groove on walls and ceiling. Sheep wool insulated in the ceiling and foam board for floor and partial walls. Privacy...
  7. ewo1

    NSBU Wiring - allison 200 Gen 3

    Got a PM from a new member who has yet to post or introduce himself. Screen name -> rustyorbroken Well we can't welcome you aboard as you have yet to introduce yourself. To answer your question in your PM to me, yes I do have a copy of the file requested and NO I do not do google drive...
  8. BI

    Need some education

    Ok, so I have a 2002 Bluebird All American with 114000 miles on a 5.9 24V Cummins that I have done a full conversion on. I am not sure if my question have already been answered down the way somewhere because I got three kids and not a whole lot of free time, so if so I do apologize. Alright so...
  9. BusBiz

    For Sale 2012 Thomas MDX, very low miles 6.7 Cummins/Allison transmission

    2012 Thomas MDX, very low miles (75,000), emissions compliant in all states, 6.7 Cummins, Allison transmission, Air conditioning, tinted windows, brand new Alcoa wheels, in like new condition, never used for passengers, interior is in pristine condition, was only used for taking tests and...
  10. BusBiz

    Looking for A/C for 2014 Thomas C2 Saf-T-Liner

    I have a 25' 2014 C-2 Thomas Saf T Liner and am looking for a complete A/C unit, preferably a skirt unit.
  11. JF

    Mini Split Remote Icons, group wisdom please.

    Hi all, I bought a 48v 12kBTU from China. Mistake? We shall see. So far, it has trouble coming back from being off. Sometimes it will blow Cold, sometimes it will blow hot. When it doesn't, I may need to reset it multiple times and or kill the power for a full reset, possibly more than once and...
  12. Papa Smurf

    Turnkey dream for sale $50,000

    Here it is folks 1999 international 3600 Vista school bus converted and titled as mobile home kitchen, shower, compost toilet, solar with two big lithium batteries runs, drives registered. Along with this price you receive a 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ running driving registered in Arizona soft top...
  13. ewo1

    Allison 3000 Filters - $35.00 ea.

    I got my hands on a deal for Allison 3000 filters. The part number is 29540493 I purchased 15 boxes, keeping 2. distributed to the government thru Advantage West under part number 8362. These are new/old stock, military surplus. Filters were made in Italy. The Allison 3000 uses 2 different...
  14. GR

    What to do with Bus?

    Hi all. I am having to clean up a deceased family member's property so it can be listed for sale. There is a 1959 Ford B-750 sitting on the property, and I have no idea what to do with it. It was converted into a camper back in the 80's, no idea when it was parked. It is in really bad shape. I...
  15. Janet H

    Forum Downtime - software update 2/18-20 2025

    We are on track to convert the forum to new software. It has been many years since we've had a platform update, and it's finally time. To do this, we'll need to close the forum. This is scheduled for Feb 18-20 beginning very early in the morning (subject to change if there are complications)...
  16. SK

    2011 international 3400 t444e

    Just joining in going to pick up my bus when weather is better , 60k miles 2011 3400 t444e short bus. Not sure what I'm going to do. I actually thought about not buying a 3500 dually and using this to pull my 20ft trailer and mowers I have for my lawn buisness but not sure if that's a good idea...
  17. BE

    What's the best way to seal up the engine bay to keep critters out?

    I now have my bus parked permanently on my new property. I plan to live out of it while building a home, and then I'll use it as an office and/or guest house. However, I want to keep critters from getting in, which is currently very easy since the engine bay has so many entrances (flat nose...
  18. BE

    DT-466 Engine for sale in auction this weekend, 2/16/25

    This isn't my own listing, but I just came across it. There's a DT-466 engine in an upcoming auction, this weekend, in Albuquerque, NM. I don't know the condition. https://auctions.jandjauction.com/auctions/10073/lot/46415-international-dt466-engine-albuquerque-nm
  19. 1976internat1603

    Old-school International power steering pressure hose problem

    Hello friends! I'm back again with more mechanical problems! It seems like I'm stuck and fixing this bus more than I'm traveling in it!!! This time around it's my power steering pressure hose. It's been developing a leak overtime and now it's at the point where I'm using a quart of power...
  20. TH

    Keyless Entry Front Door

    While trying to come up with a way to lock my front door, I stumbled across a pretty cool system to make my door "lockable" and keyless/automatic without air. Originally, my bus had the air actuated cylinder that, once you turned the bus off, the doors just kind of flopped open. I needed a way...
  21. MT

    Utility Closet

    I would imagine someone has done this before, so rather than stumble through on my own I will lay out my idea and you all can poke holes in it. Small closet with the following inside: Fresh Water tank Pex Hub tankless water heater drain for black tank drain for grey tank small pvc for running...
  22. HA

    Plan B :: 1996 International 3800

    Plan B :: 1996 International 3800 (2025-02-10 11:18:41)
  23. SC

    Another AT-545 replacement question.

    So, I recently purchased a 1995 Thomas/International school bus (summary sheet attached) with an AT-545 transmission (automatic). Given it's only got 4 gears I'd like to replace it and from what I've read here and elsewhere it looks like an Allison 1000 is the best to replace it with. Can...
  24. CS

    Shuttle Bus Roof is Toast

    So we bought a shuttle bus and realized after getting it home that the roof is completely shot. Previous owner said the emergency hatch was leaking and they did a half butt job in sealing. As we removed the hatch we realized it has either been a little leak for a LONG time or simply a much...
  25. ZI

    Rear A/C Cover Replacement

    I need help find a replacement cover for my ac. I feel like I've looked everywhere to try and find one but no luck. Does anyone know where I can order from?

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