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Old 08-28-2009, 11:50 PM   #61
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Water Heater Done!

Well today I finished the install on the water heater.

Here is a pic:

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Old 08-29-2009, 08:49 AM   #62
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If there was a "thumbs-up" smiley.....I'd use it

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Slick install on that heater!
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Old 08-29-2009, 12:52 PM   #63
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Quote:
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If there was a "thumbs-up" smiley.....I'd use it

Smitty
you mean like this one?
http://www.myemoticons.com

Slick install on that heater!
Cool tank and 'thumbs up' .
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:09 PM   #64
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Kitchen Counter

Today I tiled the kitchen counter.



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Old 09-04-2009, 09:58 PM   #65
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The stove is in.

Yesterday I set the stove in place to see how she looks.



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Old 09-04-2009, 10:49 PM   #66
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Wow...just keeps getting better!!! Just fantastic.
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Old 09-12-2009, 10:37 PM   #67
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Today I worked on the Plumbing!

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Old 09-14-2009, 11:05 PM   #68
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Outdoor Shower Installed

The outdoor shower is now installed.

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Old 09-17-2009, 11:36 PM   #69
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The fridge is installed!

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Old 09-21-2009, 12:32 AM   #70
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Re: Good News Bus Conversion Project

Today I got the water tanks installed.

We now have running water powered by the 12 Volt pump!

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Old 09-21-2009, 08:04 AM   #71
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Re: Good News Bus Conversion Project

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Today I worked on the Plumbing!

We're still working on our running water (I guess we've been to complacent with our 5 gallon buckets and watering can). Is that a Shurflo and a Shurflo Accumulator tank? Any filtering?

You're making great, fast and steady progress on your bus!
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:10 AM   #72
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More pics on the blog
When I click on the link in your signature, http://www.goodnewsbus.com/ it redirects me to http://www.busconversionproject.blogspot.com/ which gets me in an endless cycle... FYI

How's that RV500 working, are you happy with it? I just ran my propane lines last week and will be installing ours this week. Any installation tips that weren't in the instruction sheet?
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Old 09-21-2009, 06:28 PM   #73
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Re: Good News Bus Conversion Project

The link should be working now.

Let me know if it still does not. Make sure and refresh your page.

I am almost ready to test the RV-500.
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Old 09-21-2009, 06:30 PM   #74
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Today I worked on the Plumbing!

We're still working on our running water (I guess we've been to complacent with our 5 gallon buckets and watering can). Is that a Shurflo and a Shurflo Accumulator tank? Any filtering?

You're making great, fast and steady progress on your bus!

It is a Flo-Jet pump and a Surflo accumulator. I have not installed a filter yet. I may just filter all the water that comes in.
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Old 09-22-2009, 08:26 PM   #75
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What model Flojet is that? I tried looking for it on their site, but none of the pictures matched.
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:20 PM   #76
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FloJet Pump Model 03526144. I do know that it pumps 2.9 GPM.

he triplex diaphragm series features models that deliver 2.9 gpm (11 lpm) flow and up to 50 psi (3.4 bar) of pressure. Pumps are self-priming and can safely run dry if necessary. Soft noise absorbing mounts reduce annoying background noise while running. Utilizes 1/2" (13mm) snap-in port fittings and the built-in pulsation eliminator reduces frequent pressure surges. Flojet offers a complete line of switch and VSD water pressure system pumps ranging from 1.1 to 6 gpm (4 to 23 lpm) models.

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12 VDC
Amp Draw @ 10 psi (0.7 bar)

4.4
Flow Rate GPM (LPM)

2.9 (11)
Pressure Switch Max psi (bar)

50 (3.4)
Bypass

Yes
Weight Lb (Kg)

3.50 (1.59)

* Self-Priming
* Dry Running
* Soft Noise Absorbing Mounts
* Snap-in Port Fittings
* Built-in Bypass: Less Pulsation
* Reduces need for accumulator tank
* Corrosion Resistant Materials
* Meets ISO 8846 (Ignition Protection)

Warranty: 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty

Ebay has them for around $50
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:21 PM   #77
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Today we installed the bunk trim and lights.

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Old 09-22-2009, 09:31 PM   #78
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That is one sharp looking bus, tip to tail!

Keep up the great work!
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Old 09-23-2009, 08:42 AM   #79
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The whole bottom of the bunk is storage.

Here is a pic I took when I built it. I may end up putting some dividers in or something.

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Old 09-25-2009, 10:27 PM   #80
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Part of the wood floor is down:



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