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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-22-2017, 04:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
I put a seat cover on it the next day. Id...

I put a seat cover on it the next day. Id already shop vacced the seat clean. Its still not the best since it doesnt fit the seat properly but it is a visual improvement for sure.
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-22-2017, 04:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,678
Posted By 12equiem
realistically. Engineering aside. You ever use...

realistically. Engineering aside. You ever use a tiger torch? Im pretty sure all of ours are only 3/8 pipe and you get one hell of a flame. You could probably go that small with no issues. But...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-19-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,154
Posted By 12equiem
Start where we all start. Figuring out what...

Start where we all start. Figuring out what appliances we want to run.

Fridges are about 12-15amps on a 12 volt dc circuit. Your water pump will draw 7-8 amps.
Lights are fairly low amps. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-19-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,837
Posted By 12equiem
it might be but on the side or top of your...

it might be but on the side or top of your inverter there should be a nameplate with a dc input max i believe. Youll want your fuse or breaker equal to or better than that number. Better would be...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-19-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,129
Posted By 12equiem
i wouldnt worry about covering the inlet until it...

i wouldnt worry about covering the inlet until it gets to be around or below -20. In my part of canada we dont usually do it until -30. we do it to help keep the heat in the engine bay and help it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-18-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,154
Posted By 12equiem
i knew zero about electrical before i started...

i knew zero about electrical before i started this. now Ive got a functioning system and have learned a lot. 12 volt really isn't very hard actually. i quite liked working with it. just make sure...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-18-2017, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,365
Posted By 12equiem
also keep in mind to save some money for crossing...

also keep in mind to save some money for crossing the darien gap. its a dense stretch or rainforest between central america and south america with no road going through it. (approx 160 km) youll...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-18-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,365
Posted By 12equiem
i live in alberta canada. if your vehicle has...

i live in alberta canada. if your vehicle has air brakes you are required to take a training course for them. im pretty sure that it can be done in a day or two though so it shouldnt really be a...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-18-2017, 12:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,678
Posted By 12equiem
they sell combination units. carbon monoxide and...

they sell combination units. carbon monoxide and propane. mount them lower as both gasses are heavier than air. they can be found at any rv place, home depot or amazon. they typically run on 12...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-18-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
today was an ugly day outside that ruined the...

today was an ugly day outside that ruined the working mood but i snapped a few pics and still got lots done. Loading dishes into the cabinets, cleaning and rearranging my rear workshop, installing...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-17-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
i dunno what it is. its shiny chrome half inch...

i dunno what it is. its shiny chrome half inch rod i found at the back of a home depot. and the woods plentiful.

the foot massager. XD. yeah. couldnt quite part with my samsung bluetooth...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-17-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
today was rather productive. got the trim pieces...

today was rather productive. got the trim pieces for my toilet room window built and stained. toilet rooms been painted. tomorrow ill install the trim pieces. also got the shower base built in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-17-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
hmmm i guess it depends on how much light you...

hmmm i guess it depends on how much light you enjoy. i really like the indirect lighting that comes from my valance. one light strip is purely white lights and gives a moderate amount of light. if...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-17-2017, 03:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
i tried to keep everything i built in the entire...

i tried to keep everything i built in the entire bus #2 robertson but its hard to find self tappers that are in robertson. i used inch and a half pan head self tappers that are made for steel stud...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-16-2017, 03:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,837
Posted By 12equiem
if i get some spare time ill try and draw up a...

if i get some spare time ill try and draw up a wiring diagram based on the equipment you're looking at using if you dont already have one.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-16-2017, 03:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,837
Posted By 12equiem
thanks for the infor on batteries guys. Im like...

thanks for the infor on batteries guys. Im like the OP. i bought cheaper deep cycle batteries. ill do more research when i buy my next two but ill probably do the same thing anyways. they gotta...
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 10-16-2017, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,259
Posted By 12equiem
is there any way to set the session timer for a...

is there any way to set the session timer for a little longer? i dont always use my own computer and im not gonna go about changing the settings on other peoples computers to enable cookies. im new...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-16-2017, 01:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
a few more pictures for everyone of some of...

a few more pictures for everyone of some of todays work. i think you'll all like this.

i know they've basically all of the same thing but im kind of in love with these sliding closet doors...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-15-2017, 04:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
a few kerf cuts on the tightest part of the curve...

a few kerf cuts on the tightest part of the curve but only 1/8 deep. screws helped suck it in...but i also chewed up 25 #2 philips driver bits. if they slipped once they wouldnt put another screw...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-15-2017, 04:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
and finally the most recent pics. counter top,...

and finally the most recent pics. counter top, sink, cabinets, stained valance, finished front trims, and a little bit of plumbing porn. those drain pipes look seeeexy.


more pics will be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-15-2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
round 2 of pics. you can see the progress. some...

round 2 of pics. you can see the progress. some wirings done. although i dont have my inverter or batteries in at this time i found a way to wire my fuse box up with a 5 amp laptop charge cord. it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-15-2017, 03:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
theres a 1/4 inch thick piece of industrial...

theres a 1/4 inch thick piece of industrial rubber underneath epoxied to both the bus and the track. sealant is added underneath to the homemade clamp. its got notches cut in it to allow for water...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-15-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
first set of pics. i used unistrut to create a...

first set of pics. i used unistrut to create a universal mounting system that spans multiple roof ribs. for future i can attatch solar panels, extra tanks, maybe a rooftop patio, storage...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-15-2017, 03:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By 12equiem
Heyya. unnamed project

Hey. ive been on and off the forums mostly using them for advice and ideas and id like to thank everyone for that. i figured id drop a line and some pictures from my project. ive spent 4 and a...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 10-15-2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,994
Posted By 12equiem
i run a different set up than most. i didnt want...

i run a different set up than most. i didnt want a shower to take away from the finished look of my interior. i also left myself a tool storage area in the back of my bus to be accessed from the...
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