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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-10-2013, 11:06 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Re: Electrical Questions
So, I should be able to step it down to 30 amp service, and use the double pole 30 amp breaker in place of the 100 amp I take it...? I was considering going this route as 30 amps would be enough for...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-06-2013, 01:19 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Henukaw
Re: Electrical Questions
Yeah, I'm currently watching YouTube videos. I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier. I'm finding I'm making this tougher than it really is.
I found out double pole breakers are for 220...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-06-2013, 12:23 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Henukaw
Re: Electrical Questions
I am also assuming I won't be needing/using the 100 amp breaker that came installed with this panel? I really don't plan on using anything that will necessitate any breaker more than 30 amps, but I'm...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-06-2013, 12:12 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Henukaw
Re: Electrical Questions
I think having the ability to plug in wherever I am is as logical as I can get. However, it does leave me limited as to where I can park. Eventually having a bank of batteries and having a way to...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-05-2013, 02:16 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Re: Electrical Questions
I'm desiring to power my bus as if it were a house. I'm only running AC appliances ( TV, coffee maker, stereo, lights, fridge, heater, etc). I plan to be able to hook up via 50, 30, or 15 amp...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-05-2013, 02:08 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Henukaw
Re: Electrical Questions
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-05-2013, 02:06 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Re: Electrical Questions
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-05-2013, 02:05 PM
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Electrical Questions
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Henukaw
Re: Electrical Questions
Where can one information regarding what everything is? Power pole, bus bar, hot legs... I'm finding a lack of information regarding definitions and simple photo directions. I, for one, can only...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
11-01-2013, 12:31 PM
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I made a skoolie group on Facebook
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Henukaw
Re: I made a skoolie group on Facebook
I'd be up for it.
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
10-29-2013, 03:52 PM
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The smell of fuel...
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Henukaw
Re: The smell of fuel...
Thanks for the help (and humor) folks. I'll take a better look again and see if I can't find my problem.
Cheers!
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
10-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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The smell of fuel...
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Henukaw
The smell of fuel...
I have had an issue with my bus I'd like to get some advice/help with.
Every time the heat rises, say 80's, I smell gas vapors escaping from the fuel tank. I am not sure exactly where to begin...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
10-26-2013, 04:28 PM
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The smell of fuel...
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Henukaw
The smell of fuel...
I have had an issue with my bus I'd like to get some advice/help with.
Every time the heat rises, say 80's, I smell gas vapors escaping from the fuel tank. I am not sure exactly where to begin...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
04-11-2013, 03:01 PM
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My New Skoolie Lifestyle
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Henukaw
Re: My New Skoolie Lifestyle
Thank you everyone for the feedback!
I'm becoming more familiar with the electrical in and outs, but I still need to study more on it. I found some .pdf files that explained more or less what I'm...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
04-02-2013, 08:15 PM
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My New Skoolie Lifestyle
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Henukaw
Re: My New Skoolie Lifestyle
Sweet. Thanks, Lorna.
I've figured our solar to cost us about $1200 for our immediate basic needs (expanding later), having priced everything by finding deals/buying from companies that sell close...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
04-02-2013, 04:09 PM
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My New Skoolie Lifestyle
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Henukaw
Re: My New Skoolie Lifestyle
Update:
So, we've been residing in the Arizona desert for the last four months, working and saving funds to get the bus build started. I've got a great deal covered on what our needs are going to...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-21-2013, 12:49 PM
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1983 GMC Ward 66 passenger (Bigasspimp Mobile)
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Henukaw
Re: 1983 GMC Ward 66 passenger (Bigasspimp Mobile)
I have a 366 in my bus. We drove down to Arizona from Montana back in November, and along the drive I got anywhere from 3.5 - 8.5 mpg between fill-ups. It was a 1,100 mile trip. A few times it was...
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
01-09-2013, 12:40 AM
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Been reading for a year and not one wall up
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Henukaw
Re: Been reading for a year and not one wall up
Lorna, I dig that door idea!
I want our layout to be as open as possible, and to use the least amount of material as possible. Finding used doors is simple, too. I may steal this idea...
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Conversion General Discussions
01-02-2013, 02:17 AM
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Sticky: Poll:
What kind of mileage do you get?
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Henukaw
Re: What kind of milleage do you get?
Recently drove 1,100 miles in our 366 gasser and averaged between 5-7 MPH between fill-ups.
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
11-13-2012, 09:31 PM
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1983 GMC Ward 66 passenger (Bigasspimp Mobile)
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Henukaw
Re: 1983 GMC Ward 66 passenger (Bigasspimp Mobile)
I have a 91' Ward Volunteer. I am pleased with the bus yet the gas mileage leaves something to be desired. I will most likely be doing some engine work down the road on mine even though it is in...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-10-2012, 11:53 AM
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Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
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1,675
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Henukaw
Re: Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
I got it working. :D
I let the bus warm up pretty well and then turned the heater on high. It gurgled and I could hear air leaving the heater. As soon as the heated coolant ran through the unit...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-10-2012, 10:55 AM
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Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
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Henukaw
Re: Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
Ah! Thanks. That's a great point... I didn't consider that when I was working on it yesterday.
I did hear what sounded like air being purged out when I kicked the heater on now that I think about...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-10-2012, 09:58 AM
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Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
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Henukaw
Re: Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
That was another weird issue I had.
When I first removed the heater I also closed the two coolant valves going to/coming from the heaters. I placed the hose lines I removed from the heater in a 5...
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Conversion General Discussions
11-10-2012, 12:06 AM
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Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
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1,675
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Henukaw
Bus Hydronic Heater Issue
One (of my many) blonde moments...
I went to install my stock floor heater today and after I finished I noticed that I may the hoses hooked up incorrectly. I spaced out to mark the lines when I...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
10-26-2012, 01:25 PM
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GMC 3500 Short Bus Registration/Insurance - Michigan
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Henukaw
Re: GMC 3500 Short Bus Registration/Insurance - Michigan
Here is Michigan state laws concerning vehicle definitions:
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-300-of-1949.pdf
257.32a “Motor home” defined.
Sec. 32a. “Motor home” means a...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
10-26-2012, 01:04 PM
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GMC 3500 Short Bus Registration/Insurance - Michigan
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4,983
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Henukaw
Re: GMC 3500 Short Bus Registration/Insurance - Michigan
Although I am residing in a different state than you... I dont think you will have much of a problem with getting a policy through GMAC. I started a policy with GMAC today. I simply registered my bus...
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