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Jul 14, 2022 · Hi. I am new to your form today and need HELP. I’m in the middle of purchasing a 2008 C3000 International short bus with a VT365 motor and my question is how good is the VT365 motor? Is there anything that I should be looking out for on the motor or Bus? Thanks

Aug 25, 2015 · Hello all. I'm new here and may be asking a silly question but has anyone done framing with metal studs? Looks like the cost is about the same/less at local...

Aug 17, 2024 · For each of my 110-gal water tanks and for the 115-gal grey tank and 65-gal poo tank I used 1/2" threaded rod as hangers, ten per tank except for the poo that has only six.

Feb 27, 2025 · Hi all! I haven't been around much lately, but the bus is still doing well. We have four kids now and recently made some modifications to ADD seats back in so we can actually use it for camping without having to take an extra car. Anyway, it's time to get new tires in the back. The most local...

Jan 12, 2022 · Also the welding machines were high-powered and couldn't handle anything thinner than 1/4" (most of what you'll be welding on a skoolie will be sheet metal or 1/8" at most). Just buy a cheap used MIG welder for a couple hundred, along with a bottle and the other gear you'll need (mask, gloves etc.) and practice on some scraps for a couple of ...

Aug 3, 2019 · So I have moved on to the Skoolie idea. I like the front engine truck looking school bus. I know there are "factory" 4X4 models but they are rare and are way more expensive than I think they should be ($10-20K) and usually 4-10 times the cost of a local 2WD bus ($2-5K).

Jul 27, 2023 · I installed a Giandel inverter with no G-N bond in a skoolie and it initially gave this same result - "open ground" - using a Klein plug tester. In addition, the GFCI plugs would not pop when pushing the GFI test button on the tester. Adding a G-N bond to the inverter solved it.

Apr 2, 2007 · size matters 1976 flatnose Bluebird, interior height 77" (roof has kickups front and rear to facilitate overall roof extension, everyone who has been in it says it's the tallest they have ever been in, will accomidate a 6'5" person), interior width 90.5", overall length bumper to bumper 38', probably @ 6' off that because of dog house, front and rear walls and bumpers so usable space is @ 32 ...

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