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Old 03-12-2012, 06:11 PM   #61
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Old 04-23-2012, 10:45 AM   #62
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here it is at idle.

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Old 04-23-2012, 11:31 AM   #63
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Sounds like a jet on the tarmac. ;)
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Old 04-23-2012, 01:16 PM   #64
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Sounds like Pratt-Whitney. I would hate to have that thing crank up early in the morning! But then I think those Aqua-hots are obscenely loud. I've had a few of those parked next to us and laid awake all night listening to them roar on/off every 10 seconds. And folks complain that construction generators are loud.
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Old 06-11-2012, 07:02 PM   #65
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I am wondering where you got the swivel seat bases?

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Old 12-23-2012, 08:33 AM   #66
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I decided to replace my onan 7500 with a Powertech 15K. The Powertech was only slightly used (300 hours), and actually has a 20K head on it, but is breakered at 15K. It is powered by a Kubota 4 cylinder turbo engine. Runs amazing!!
I cant see myself running out of power in any situation now.










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Old 12-23-2012, 08:42 AM   #67
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Here's the beast of a powerplant

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Old 12-23-2012, 10:20 AM   #68
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You changed the idler pulley for the alternators?
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Old 12-23-2012, 08:05 PM   #69
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Sheesh, I wish I had 650 ponies.

Your build is nothing short of spectacular.
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Old 12-23-2012, 08:29 PM   #70
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I have always loved this hotrod bus build,he can merge onto interstate with no problems
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:03 AM   #71
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There's some members in the short bus area with smaller engines pushing their buses down the road than your Genny...

This is still one of my favorite builds...
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Old 12-25-2012, 08:14 AM   #72
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You changed the idler pulley for the alternators?
Yes, Had a metal shop build me a beefier custom bracket with a huge greasable bearing. works great
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Old 12-25-2012, 08:22 AM   #73
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Last month I winterized the coach, and parked it for the winter. Next spring/Summer, I have to do the body, and have it painted.

Parked in front of the house for the winterizing process.


Couch


Bunks for the 2 kids


Washroom. 36"square stand up shower on the right, toilet on the left, sink in center.


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Old 12-25-2012, 08:26 AM   #74
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I needed to beef up the idler pully between the Alternators....

Before...


I had this built for me by a local metal fabricator.... just how I've been building this coach..."over built"




After..
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Old 12-25-2012, 09:13 AM   #75
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I think it could have been built heavier. Lol!

I don't think that will ever be an issue now.
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Old 12-25-2012, 10:39 AM   #76
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I'll bet the neighbors love that!
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Old 12-26-2012, 07:25 AM   #77
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how do you post youtube videos on here? is there a way to have the video show, or can i only post a link?
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Old 12-26-2012, 08:16 AM   #78
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Post on you-tube, then post link on here.......
That should do it..
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Old 12-26-2012, 01:16 PM   #79
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This is a quick video showing the bus climbing a steady grade. It's hard to tell how steep it is in the video. But the coach just holds it's speed with the cruise control on.




This is just a start up and idle in the engine bay.




And this is what it sounds like if you step back and listen to the stack....LOUD Turbo even at idle

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Old 01-13-2013, 12:03 PM   #80
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The Bus is in the body shop getting a paint job

Getting it out of it's parking spot was a little difficult... check it out..
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