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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-06-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,078
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Wall Framing Issue

I used that seat ridge as a means of creating an architectural feature on my wall AND providing a wiring chase. Here is a picture of how it works: https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/v/Skooli ......
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-06-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,214
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Some thoughts on converting a bus to an RV

I didn't mean to sound...absolutist about the refrigeration thing. It's not for everybody. But consider it. Lorna hit the nail on the head when she said it's about customizing to suit your needs...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-06-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,214
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Some thoughts on converting a bus to an RV

Maybe I'm harsh about the refrigeration, but really, it's easy to adapt, and in the winter (in the northern 2/3 of the US) there's plenty of refrigeration available for free. But the reality is that...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-05-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,185
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: noob here, help with electrical

If you haven't already done it, buy the book RV Electrical Systems by the Mollers. It will teach you how to figure all this stuff out. Even if you're already into your electrical project, it will...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-05-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,214
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Some thoughts on converting a bus to an RV

IMHO YMMV -- I'm not really a grouchy old man...most of the time I manage to smile and be very patient when explaining my lifestyle, and generally people amuse me with their ideas, usually because...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-02-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

Hey, Jim! :-)

Lead-acid batteries (AGM, Gel, plate&acid) last longer the less deeply you discharge them. Taking a battery down to 50% of capacity on a regular basis will wipe it out after maybe...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-25-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

Okay, now it's late February. The Sun has been up over the top of the mountain since about the first week in the month. The bus starts getting direct sunlight at about 9:00 AM, and keeps it until...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-05-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

Revising the above: Sunny, bright day: 8-10 Ah. Bright overcast day: 12-15 Ah. Overcast day: 5-7 Ah.

My laptop takes about 20Ah to charge (because it has a big battery), and it will run about...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-23-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

Well, the Solstice has passed, and all our days will be longer now for a while! On a bright fairly overcast day, I am generating around 15 to 20 Amp hours of electricity. On a cloudy overcast day...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-17-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

Well, the last post was December 8th, and today is December 17th. There's a lot less sun lately, as it is dipping lower and lower in the sky. Now there's only direct sunlight from about 11:00am to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-08-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

Note to self: Next time you do a solar site selection survey, do an adequate job of determining how much direct sunlight your solar panels will get in the deep winter when the sun comes up at...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-30-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

I refer to the Moeller's book regularly. I have limited library space (and most of that is taken up by school books), but that book is a must have for anyone wanting to understand RV electrical...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-23-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

The current stove is not intended to be permanent. I have plans to build a stove, and its pipe will exit through the roof. The through the window stovepipe allowed me to get a stove installed, but...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-21-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

I posted the pictures of the solar installation here https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/v/Skoolies/Paradigm_Shift/Solar+Panel+Installation/

There are no plans or measurements, just photos. Your...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

The MMPT controller was sized mainly by budget, as was most of the rest of the system, but I picked that MMPT controller because I would be running 3 18 volt panels delivering a max of about 20 Amps,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-03-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

So far so good!

I am using 1 260Ah AGM sealed battery for storage. That gives me 52Ah of power before I drain the battery to the 80% level. By not draining it lower than this, I should be able...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-31-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 37,958
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: "Paradigm Shift"

I am OFF THE GRID! Wo0t!

I have some pictures to post of my solar panel installation and mount construction details, just as soon as I get my password reset for the gallery.

I have moved out...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-26-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,646
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Passive solar hot water temps?

They make clear plastic safety sleeves that go over flourescent tubes. Maybe that's what they are talking about. I am skeptical that anything made with actual flourescent tubes would take any...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-25-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,840
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Propane line questions

I have black steel pipe in my bus. I sleep comfortably at night because of it. Do be sure to put individual cut-off valves on each appliance, preferably where you can reach them conveniently if the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-25-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 98,943
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Smitty's Bus

I like it. :D Most of the time I'm standing, I'm in the 30% of the bus right along the center. Keeping all that headroom makes huge sense.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-14-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,784
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: Bus seat foam

My bus seats were mostly covered with carpet padding. It's not too expensive, new at the hardware store. I used carpet padding for the "upholstered" part of my driver's area. I covered 3/8"...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 01-12-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,273
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: FINALLY FOUND MY BUS!!!!

Wow, what a platform! That's got P O T E N T I A L! :D

Have FUN!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-11-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,167
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: How wild is your A/V setup?

Save money. Give the kids books. :shock:



I agree that life is easier if you don't have a mess of inverters and wires and stuff dangling off of you equipment.



Uh, yeah, you did buy...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-11-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,151
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: solar system for running an A/C

Okay a plug against refrigeration....

Do you really need AC? I lived for 4 summers in western SC without AC. It's not that bad, really. My bus is painted white, and that helps a whole lot (as I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-07-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,566
Posted By Eric von Kleist
Re: All right, I need some help from the people here

I'm assuming he's referring to the welding issues that Carpenter buses had from the Indiana(?) plant in the late eighties? early nineties?.
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