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I have looked at past posts/ threads and I didn’t get much info. How many people are using a accumulator/pressure bladder system on there bus, and how does it work? I am mid build and I am ready to set my fresh water tank and pump.

Just decided to post some updated images of the bus as we are working ever closer to finishing it. You can see more in depth information on our YouTube channel - On the Rocks - Off the Grid And of course I’m happy to answer questions here as well. Next thing going in is window framing and some...

Heyo, so I'm trying to take the seats out but the undercarriage is covered in some solid crust? covering?? and everything is very stuck in. Anyone have any idea what this is? How do I get it off or work around it?

Hello all, I'm looking for someone within 1 hour or so from San Diego to help me with my build. I need plumbing, elelctrical, and solar, and maybe more but not sure. I would idealy like to learn a bit but certainly want to know whats going behind my walls and under my floors so that, if I...

I hope this is not in violation of forum rules. Adding a large number of images to this site is painful. The link below will take you to 38 pics with captions of my build. Clicking on the individual pictures to expand them. Then click on the info button (letter i in the circle, upper right hand...

After months of reading information on here, meeting a few people, and many drives to look at busses that just weren't quite right, we finally found and purchased our bus! It's a 1999 Blue Bird All American CS-FE, 5.9 24 V Cummins, Allison Transmission (to be honest, not sure exactly which one...

Hello y’all, Arborist and med school student. 2009 40ft blue bird! First build and first post here! We are from the east coast built the bus over the last 6 months out in bay aria Califonia, stuck in Tennessee atm w/transmission electrical issues, more on that in other post. Been a long...

Hi everyone! Really weird thing we're doing, but we're holding a festival called Gutted where 3 teams compete to renovate a van, an RV and a skoolie over 5 days in the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado. We have several travel creators who will be on the teams, holding panels and just attending, so I...

Wanted to know if any other users have experienced poor quality welds on the interior or frame of their 2021 forest river campers? My parents just took delivery of their brand new 2509s Rockwood Mini-light and it is literally falling apart inside on our first short weekend trip. My folks are...

Just bought a 2006 Extended Ford Econoline that used to be a handicap vehicle. Working on stripping the inside right now to bare bones so I can insulate and frame how I'd like. Running into some trouble with the plastic side paneling though. Looks as if the hard plastic shell interior is...

Hi everyone! My name is Mike, I'm 23, and over the summer of 2020 I rebuilt a 2008 15t. It had extensive amounts of water damage and it was in pretty bad shape. I stripped it down to the frame and made it my own. I documented the whole thing and I have been turning it into a video series. My...

Initially we wanted to take out the rear heater, but got advice from family not to remove it. We were going to cut the hoses and loop them into each other. Is there a way to incorporate the rear heater into the build? It doesn't look safe in my opinion, but I'm a noob. Anything helps, we planned...

I own 20 acres in southwest texas if someone need place park a skoolie and work on it message me for details

As some may know, we have outrigger issues. The shop that is going to work on the unit would like a structural engineer to look at the unit (before they start work) to make sure there are no additional issues. In mid-October we had the flat leaf springs replaced and on our next trip 2 weeks...

Hey all! I'm Paul from Portland Oregon. Wife and I are about to buy/build out a skoolie. I'm an experienced cabinet maker and woodworker so I'm pretty confident with the build. I plan to hire someone to do the electrical. Question: Does anyone know of a place that will let you park and work on...

Greetings Looking for some thoughts, advice, warning, about converting the unused passenger airbag space for a glove box. I have a 99 E350 7.3 girardin 4 window. With the door passenger door opener, it would appear that there is no actual airbag in the airbag space on the passenger side. I...

I just wanted to show my progress and the stages I've seen Bruiser go thru in the past long but short 2 1/2 months! I'm so excited!!! Yaaay!

2013 Ford E250 STD Cargo Van Name: Vandit Intro: So it begins again! This is my 4th and our 3rd (my wife and I) vehicle build, but first van, so should be interesting. This thread will be used to help document our process, as well as hopefully get some collective knowledge working through any...

Hello, I am scheduled to have a 19 built next year, and I am trying to decide what to do regarding the batteries. I know I want lithium and had hoped the new option would include Battle Born… but alas it is Go Power. I am not familiar with Go Power batteries at all- I’m really only familiar with...

Howdy ! I've been browsing the forums and internet for a while searching for the perfect bus and believe I finally found it! We purchased her 2 weeks ago from Winona, TX. We bought from an old bus driver for the district that bought it directly from the district (who bought new). Including all...

Well since I am temporarily unemployed and it is really nice outside time to start a remodel! I am coming up on 1 year of owning the Keystone. While it is mostly original form 86 it was a little rough and needed some love. The fridge, heater, and side cabinets had been removed so rebuilding...

Hello Wander the West! I recently got a project that I will be using to travel the US. It is a 80s Grandby that was downsized to the dimensions of an Eagle. The pervious owner did not have enough time to finish the project so I was able to get it. I am very excited to work on it, I know that it...

My 2001 flat face Bluebird All-American 30' finally arrived. The previous owner(s) removed the seats, insulated the floor, added flooring and insulation to the walls. I am getting ready to meet with folks to help with the build (it's my first build project and I will "supervise" but not do much...

Well, we just sold our 2018 DS 4326, and are strongly considering building an 2020. We ended up putting 16k miles on it in the time we owned her and spent about 9 months in it traveling the country. Its crazy how time flies and how much the industry has changed in the short amount of time since...

Hello! We are selling our 1994 Chevy diesel International. I'm not too sure on the engine specs until my buddy Kris gets out of school but I wanted to post this ASAP. When we received the bus it still had all the rubber still down, three seats, and very, very minimal rust. Since then we have...