87 Wayne Lifeguard international S1700 CXXVI

[crazycal]

Originally Posted by CHEESE_WAGON

Exactly why I bowed out of that particular soon-to-be-argument, but some insist on making it a federal case...

What I can vouch for is the fact that when I worked at AutoZone, we had a special on DuraLast top-post batteries of a certain size group. They were stacked on the concrete floor as a display. EVERY SINGLE ONE of the batteries on the bottom row (that sat on the CONCRETE) had problems. None of the others did. Can anyone EXPLAIN that? Call it what you want. Agree to disagree. Back to the OP's build... What's new?

The batteries must have been laid out in an east west direction. That will definitely do that. If you want the batteries topped off, they must be in a north sound direction. Sorry, had to put in my 1 1/2 cents.

Bus is looking great by the way.

[proconsul100]

Thanks Cal, my progress is slow, but i try to finish at least 1 item a week.

[bansil]

Originally Posted by proconsul100

they say it is RV/Marine, but neither the box, instructions, nor anyone on line mentions using it on an RV. Lots of people using them on their boats.

we do have land yachts'

Thanks

[Shadoll]

Cute. Gives it a bit of alien mystery. Looks like it works good.

Actually, the front of the bus looks like a dogs face with nose and ears and with a top knot on his head.

[proconsul100]

i had a mishap today. was cutting down large branches in order to move the bus forward a couple of feet so i can finish installing the awning. when i got down from the roof i noticed this:





one of the large branches must have bounced up and broke one of the windshield panes. i wonder if anyone knows where i can go for bus windshield glass.

[CHEESE_WAGON]

[Shadoll]

I had a small crack in mine and the weather has made it travel all over the place so I will have to replace mine eventually as well.

[proconsul100]

i got the other leg of the awing installed and installed the awing on top. i have come to the conclusion that i need a second person. usually i can figure out a way to do a 2 person job by myself it just takes twice as long, but i need help supporting the awning so i can feed the fabric into the c channel that holds it to the bus as it is too damn heavy and awkward. so far it looks ok.

[proconsul100]

i finished routing the coax cable and power to the antenna amplifier, cut a hole and installed the amp into the bulkhead next to the TV.

[proconsul100]

I mounted the propane catalyst heater and tested both the heater and stove with my new regulator. i have my 3/8 copper tube, flaring tools and all the hardware to run the propane line out the bottom of the bus to where the tanks will be mounted to both the stove and heater.

[proconsul100]

i began running the propane lines today:
i used double heat shrink tube to protect the copper tubing




flared my tube

[Accordion]

I love those catalytic heaters. I have three of them.

[proconsul100]

Originally Posted by Accordion

I love those catalytic heaters. I have three of them.

im thinking about getting a smaller wave 3 for the back of the bus. how do you bring in oxygen?

[Accordion]

Originally Posted by proconsul100

im thinking about getting a smaller wave 3 for the back of the bus. how do you bring in oxygen?

I have three Wave 3000 BTU models. Bring in Oxygen?
Let me assure you that my bus is NOT air tight. If it was, I would leave a window open a half inch. As it is, I have enough air coming in from my front door.

Presently, I also use Electric oil filled heaters, therefore, I only use one of my catalytic heaters. My electric blanket keeps me toasty at night.

I sleep with my coveralls, wool hat, socks, and if it is cold enough, I get in my sleeping bag.

As I am writing, it is 47 degrees in the bus. Yes, it is cold.

[gusbus]

Gotta love those Olimpian heaters; they are the best!!! I'm gonna have one when I grow up

[proconsul100]

Originally Posted by Accordion

I have three Wave 3000 BTU models. Bring in Oxygen?
Let me assure you that my bus is NOT air tight. If it was, I would leave a window open a half inch. As it is, I have enough air coming in from my front door.

Presently, I also use Electric oil filled heaters, therefore, I only use one of my catalytic heaters. My electric blanket keeps me toasty at night.

I sleep with my coveralls, wool hat, socks, and if it is cold enough, I get in my sleeping bag.

As I am writing, it is 47 degrees in the bus. Yes, it is cold.

thanks Accordion, im pretty sure my bus is not air tight either, when ever they give a warning like that about adequate oxygen it worries me, but i dont want to be leaving windows open. 47 degrees is pretty cold to hang out in Accordion, try to stay warm where you are at, its hard to type at those temps.

[proconsul100]

I ran the propane lines to the range today. stove is working well. the line goes from one side of the bus to the other, over the frame and the drive shaft. here are some pictures of how i attached everything together, and secured the line to the bottom of the bus:

[gusbus]

Nice job man

[ol trunt]

Thats the way it 'otta be--nice work!

[proconsul100]

Thanks Guys, i need to get another flare T so that i can run another line back to where the water heater will be. i also need to do the soap test on all the fittings.