Hello guys. I have done enough research to know the 466 and cummins is the best.

My question is, if you had to choose between 466E and DT360 which would it be?

Just got a 40’ Bluebird Conversion. Looking for suggestions for leveling it without carrying a bunch of wood to make ramps? I’ve always had Class C RVs and just used the orange legos. Any help and advice greatly appreciated !

It looks like my Mom may be stopping chemo next year and with me being disabled and still trying to get Disability she’ll be selling our house and getting an rv so that when she ultimately passes my cat and I will have somewhere to live. I’ve looked at RVs but I like the short skoolies as they seem a little roomier and we can customize them but my question is before buying one where do you get them inspected to check for issues? Or should I look to get an rv? What other advice due you have for a newbie?

Anyone run a bluetti, ecoflow, jacket, etc? I understand doing my own thing can be cheaper, but was wondering if anyone was enjoying the simplicity of those products. Thanks

Signature Solar is closing out the original EG4's and I've installed these in several buses and they're the absolute best value. They're sold out of everything except for the 48V 100AH and they're just $975. We used to spend $4,000 for this much battery in the days of Battle Born past.

https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-battery-48v-100ah/?ref=mobiledwellings&showHidden=true and you can get an extra $50 off your order with code JUICEBOX at check out.

Now if you're set on building a 24V system I'd buy this one https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-v2-24v-200ah-server-rack-battery/?ref=mobiledwellings and it has better terminals and built in fire arrestors which is a minor upgrade from the above battery which might be worth it for you. These are 10% off their usual price and the cheapest you're going to find them all year. Again get $50 off your cart.

I've installed half a dozen off grid systems and battery banks and if you'd like help picking out components or deciding how many batteries you need for your rig I'm happy to help! Feel free to message me privately too.

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Hi all I’m going to be changing my domicile from Illinois to Texas in the next few weeks. In Illinois, I had to get a class B non-CDL license to be able to drive my bus. It’s a 40 foot with GVWR of 33,000 pounds

Has anybody done a similar thing and what’s involved in getting registered in Texas. I heard I have to have some kind of safety inspection. Is there anything else I need to know?

Also, is there a better place in Texas to change your domicile and register as a resident. I recently joined escapees and I wonder if their hometown is a good place to do it

Thanks

Mark

My diesel tank rusted through in Vegas and I'm doing an emergency roadside swap with a new tank. But I don't have new standpipes for my two heaters. Anyone got extra or know someone in town that sells them? Please PM. Any help is greatly appreciated

UPDATE: I believe I have found one. Thank you to everyone.

I have an adjustable hitch receiver that's taking up too much space. I bought it for my rear engine but it didn't fit with the engine subframe. It's still practically brand new, just some dust and tape residue on it. I'm located near central TX (Ft. Cavazos area) and would prefer to sell locally so I don't have to deal with freight shipping, unless someone wants to cover it. $150 OBO, huge steal, just want it gone.

Link where I bought it

I’ve been losing my f’ing mind. I broke it and now I can’t find the replacement because I don’t know the name. And it’s not Upper Trim cover

Lots of delays happened, and here I am about to start my roof raise at the beginning of December in New Jersey...and doing it outdoors.

What sealants do y'all recommend for sealing the rivet line when mounting the new skins. Has to be able to be applied when daytime temps are in the 30's and nightime temps in the 20's, and needs a service temp rating down to -30F or so.

I'm leaning towards Lexel because it has an application temp range down to 0F and can be applied in wet conditions if there's morning dew or it rains later that day. Any others to consider?

Revising the word vomit since I did this late at night with that grand idea of "This would be cool!"

I am interested in building out a Skoolie for personal use & hobby build. (Always been thinking but never tried)

We have a 72' x 100' Lot in Florida on the beaches that got flooded and our plan is to tear our home down and rebuild. During this process, I got a bright idea of adding a RV dump point on my lot connected to the city sewer (if that is even a thing-so asking if anyone has done this)

- Has anyone hooked up a permanent RV dump source on their property?

Side Project: (If we can add a perma dump)
- While we are not using the skoolie, I was thinking since I have a permanent DUMP line, I can also hook the house power and water to it so it's more of a "semi" perma structure that I can moonlight as a short term AIRBNB (i understand I would have to check local zones). I know we can do min 1 month rentals in residential, just not sure how a RV or Skoolie falls into that part.

I'm trying to install a backup camera on a 2010 E450 Shuttle Bus made by by star Starcraft.
I would like to tap into the back up light signal somewhere in the front of the vehicle so I don't have to run a wire all the way to the back of the bus.

Does anyone know where I can find a guide or a user manual to help locate the backup light wiring in the front of the vehicle?

My husband and I moved into our skoolie full time in July. We’re on the east coast so it’s been very warm until….. yesterday. We always said we’d invest in a diesel heater when the time came but it snuck up on us and we are getting freezing temps at night! We have a buddy heater but of course that’s not very cost effective. Been running that thing for an hour or so now and then but not much. We have a Bluetti power bank that is essentially our electrical system, and 400 watt solar. Guessing that a space heater isn’t gonna work/ is gonna drain our battery.

We saw this one online. Does anyone know if an 800 watt heater actually draws 800 watts? I feel that I don’t have a great understanding of watts/ amps, etc when it comes to drawing power.

Can anyone recommend a good place to start learning about solar? I mean square one learning. Like solar for idiots, I know nothing, explain it to me like I’m five level info. I know I am tech dumb and 99% of what I’ve seen goes completely over my head.

We are having another Wanderer's Exchange for the 2025 Ungathering! The Wanderer's Exchange is the opportunity for the community to provide feedback on what they want from the Ungathering. Those who participate are those that shape the future of these gatherings. We hope you will join us. It is being held on December 10th at 7PM Pacific Time.

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I'm just now looking at getting a mini bus to upgrade from my Mini van because they are cheaper to start out in for something bigger but I'm not finding anything on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace in my area.. I'm pretty particular about what I want so there isn't something that has got my attention yet.. just looking for a Ford E450 7.3 Powerstroke 4-5 window without a wheelchair door with a Thomas school bus body... I'm not sure what where all to look for but I'm checking im multiple cities around me Seattle, Portland, North California, Bosie, and even Phoenix but most everything for sale is GM 6.0 Gas i can't even find many 6.0 Powerstroke school buses.. where would you look for a bus? I'm thinking about possible getting an 01-03 model year.. i don't want a Gas engine because I'm not looking at getting less than 10mpg and a diesel will consistently get me 11-12 mpg which is about almost what I get in the city in my Mini van..