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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-01-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By heathnlaura
I had a plate on the floor inside which covered a...

I had a plate on the floor inside which covered a hole in the floor used to access the top of the fuel tank. If I recall, there was plenty of room to put my arm through the hole and plenty of space...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 06-10-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,568
Posted By heathnlaura
Lightning fast reflexes not necessary with this...

Lightning fast reflexes not necessary with this little guy...

https://ezoildrainvalve.com/index.html

Works like a charm. I actually just collect a bunch of 1 gallon milk jugs a few weeks...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-12-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By heathnlaura
Sorry, that should have read "So imagine if you...

Sorry, that should have read "So imagine if you will all of the negative leads go to the shunt and funnel down to the one negative lead that goes from the shunt to the battery."
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-12-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By heathnlaura
The shunt should have one wire that goes from it...

The shunt should have one wire that goes from it to the neg battery post. Everything else that you would normally put on the negative battery post, now connects to the other post on the shunt. So...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By heathnlaura
With a 12volt battery bank and mppt controller,...

With a 12volt battery bank and mppt controller, you'll be charging the bank very shortly after the sun comes up.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-22-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 32,538
Posted By heathnlaura
I think water use is another reason. With each...

I think water use is another reason. With each flush there is water used to relocate the deposit from said regular toilet to the black water tank.

There are any number of things that can go...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-17-2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,166
Posted By heathnlaura
Tread means very little...

Check the date codes on the tires. I was very happy when I saw Michelins all around with tons of tread. Then I learned about date codes, after we purchased it of course. Tires very quickly became...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-16-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,773
Posted By heathnlaura
What about this?

https://www.webasto-comfort.com/int/product-overview/product/show/dual-top-evo-8/

No need to get two separate units and no need to rely on a second fuel source. Pricey but simplifies quite a bit.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-29-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,325
Posted By heathnlaura
MPPT controllers do tons of things. Someone who...

MPPT controllers do tons of things. Someone who is really solar intense can probably go on for hours. Among other things, mppt controllers will allow you to charge a 12v battery or 12v battery bank...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-26-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,779
Posted By heathnlaura
I would start to look at the ground wire too....

I would start to look at the ground wire too. Make sure your positive and ground cables and posts have no corrosion on them. Make sure there is no dirt, paint, surface rust etc between the ground...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-12-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,226
Posted By heathnlaura
Flat tire out on the road?

Has anyone ever actually had a flat while on a trip? Did you have a spare? Did you get one of those guys to come to your rig and replace the flat tire with a new/used one on the same rim? How many of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-11-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By heathnlaura
Howdy, For the smaller more frequently used...

Howdy,

For the smaller more frequently used loads, you may want to look at a smaller inverter. You've got a whopper there that will consume a nice bit of power by itself on top of what your...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-04-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,320
Posted By heathnlaura
I would agree. That's a lot like saying my only...

I would agree. That's a lot like saying my only needs for gasoline are my 1.5 hp lawn mower, my little weed wacker, and my 67 Camaro with a 502 big block that turns 10 second quarter miles.....that's...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-11-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,624
Posted By heathnlaura
40' dog nose : dt466 and mt643 with 6:14 rear...

40' dog nose : dt466 and mt643 with 6:14 rear end. The last couple trips, both 1200+ miles. High desert Grand Canyon, 4 corner, Oregon coast type of driving. We got 7.9 mpg on both. We're governed at...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 07-22-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,667
Posted By heathnlaura
Do you have your bus in the Sacramento area right...

Do you have your bus in the Sacramento area right now? I was driving on I-5 southbound the other day through Sacramento and thought I saw my bus driving northbound but then realized it was a lighter...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-14-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,473
Posted By heathnlaura
We're actually in Elk Grove. No too far from you....

We're actually in Elk Grove. No too far from you.

The goal is not to rush through the trip. There are separate trips we'll make to the Alamo, Mt Rushmore/Yellowstone and such in the future. This...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,473
Posted By heathnlaura
Longest Trip in the Shortest Time?

Hey All,

I'm the type that would prefer to push on a trip to get to the furthest point, then take it easy on the way back. We're kicking around the idea of Sacramento to South Carolina to dip our...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 09-19-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 62,825
Posted By heathnlaura
We're in Elk Grove, CA. We're not on the...

We're in Elk Grove, CA.

We're not on the map and then I realized it has been a while since posting last.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-24-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,991
Posted By heathnlaura
Destroymix....that sounds awesome. I have no...

Destroymix....that sounds awesome. I have no idea how to send a private message, but I'm going to learn right now.

Gotta love this type of community.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-23-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,991
Posted By heathnlaura
Thanks a lot guys....and gal. I found a place...

Thanks a lot guys....and gal. I found a place called a-z bus sales and they have a warehouse not too far from me.

I was looking at blower motors for other cars and either they had a mounting...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,991
Posted By heathnlaura
Elk Grove actually. I'd be willing to drive to...

Elk Grove actually. I'd be willing to drive to replace 'em though. I remember driving back from Reno in it and it started to snow up over the pass. I turn the valve on the driver side heater and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,991
Posted By heathnlaura
Blower Motors?

Hey All,

We were wanting to keep the two front heaters by the door and by the driver seat. They are the stock heaters. The btu rating on them is insane. 60k and 80 btu's if I'm not mistaken. I'm...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,099
Posted By heathnlaura
Re: 1988 Bluebird All American....your input please

I would be on the diesel side of the aisle on this one. Our bus with dt466 and 6:14 gears got 8.4 mpg on a 371 mile trip. Almost 90 were on hwy 25, which is very very very windy and slow going...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-05-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 55,522
Posted By heathnlaura
Re: Insulating paint beads: Feedback from REAL people please

Hey Everyone,

So we haven't painted the roof of the bus yet, but we have painted the metal floor, the subfloor (both sides) the walls under the foam insulation, and part of the metal ceiling...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-16-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,954
Posted By heathnlaura
Re: Where do you put your batteries and wires?

Well, for us, we'll mostly be camping in mild to hot climates. We live near Sacramento so high 90's and hundreds won't be uncommon. The trips would be pretty short, maybe a day or two of sitting...
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