BusBuilding

Be sure to keep your Bus Bolt Tight!

8wheels — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:47:00 +0000

Important safety warning - John writes:

I have been noticing that some things on the bus a'coming loose. I was told that I could tighten them all up if I tighten the bus bolt.
Any clue as to where this is?

If you have this problem, you might want to consider this solution:

The bus bolt will be located right behind the muffler bearing. Be sure to clean the muffler bearing with a bucket of prop wash before working with the bus bolt.

Advice - Learn How to Build a Doghouse First, Though

8wheels — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:19:27 +0000

Even though you don't know how to build a dog house... learn woodworking! It's cheaper than hiring it done and a lot more rewarding!

Bus’N USA - Rickreall, Oregon - mid-July - be there.

8wheels — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:16:36 +0000

Bus'N USA 4th Annual Convention At the Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, Oregon (Just west of Salem, Oregon) July 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2007

A Detroit Diesel 2-stroke doesn’t roar, it sings…

8wheels — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:48:42 +0000

A DD 2-stroke doesn't roar, it sings. ;) They don't leak either, they sweat horsepower & mark their territory!

Light Show at Sunrise

8wheels — Sat, 12 May 2007 13:37:47 +0000

25 feet of dancing light and shadow on the interior blinds...

Hickory Creek COE Park - a mighty fine place

8wheels — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:36:18 +0000

Two weeks of stormy rain, and finally Mr. Sun comes to visit.

Finished Rooftop Air Conditioning

8wheels — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:17:17 +0000

New Rooftop Air Conditioning!

The Magic Words for Detroit Diesel two-stroke Engines

8wheels — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:14:48 +0000

Again and again, the question, "What oil should I use?" I have pages and pages of information on this, but as Grant says,

The magic oil words for Detroit engines are:
40 wt.
CF2 spec
Low Ash
Formulated for use in Detroit 2 stroke diesel engines.

[mci-bus-nuts yahoo board] If that leaves you wanting, a much more thorough explanation from Tejas Coach Works, with decades of experience. And the final authority, straight from the factory: Detroit Diesel - Lubricating Oil, Fuel and Filters - 48 Page PDF Document

Do I NEED another reason to go Fulltiming???

8wheels — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:05:59 +0000

This month's electricity bill in the sticks and bricks... as expensive as a monthly rental in a halfway decent RV Park.
I'm ready.

Busnuts - those who Toil for Perfection

8wheels — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:01:57 +0000

Inquiring about why he sees so few conversions on the road compared to factory RVs, NCBob wonders about the ratio of bus conversions to Class A RVs cruising around America...

For a moment I thought I was the only one out there on the road. So you don't misunderstand, there are a great number of folks driving our great highways who are wonderful RV'er's and I'll tip my hat to them. We, wonderfully enough, are a sort of a maverick group who want to take the hobby one step further. We want to not just enjoy the hobby....we want to build a better way to travel. I welcome the camaraderie of every blessed soul who enjoys the joys of open highways and the solitude of quiet campgrounds. There's always room at my campfire for all who enjoy the RV lifestyle and a special spot in my heart for those who toil for perfection. Could but that we could achieve it.................

Nicely said, NCBob. [Bus Conversions Magazine Forum]