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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar Yesterday, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By scloughcarroll
Hello my two cents here. I run 800W solar...

Hello my two cents here.

I run 800W solar panels (8X Renogy 100W) and 400Ah lithium (Renogy 100Ah lithium) I like my renogy products, but I use Victron for 2000W Multiplus inverter, 150/85 Smart...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-17-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,608
Posted By scloughcarroll
I found the huge perk of a bus is they are built...

I found the huge perk of a bus is they are built for weight, you also have to remember the amount of weight you are removing if you take out all the seats, strip the floor and ceiling sheet metal and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-21-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
Electrical Upgrades - Cerbo GX and Ruuvi Tag

We made it through winter without incident other then mould growth on some area's of the bus that were not insulated enough, or had metal that although being insulated behind and in front with foam...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-30-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,598
Posted By scloughcarroll
Thanks! I used Adobe Illustrator, I'm a designer...

Thanks! I used Adobe Illustrator, I'm a designer and editor so it's intuitive. Although I need to give credit to https://www.explorist.life/ because I got the plan and idea for the schematic from...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-30-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,598
Posted By scloughcarroll
My system, and a great resource for builds

Hello! Good start, but it seems your system is overbuilt, many aspects seem to be overpowered, or just not properly calibrated for your needs.

Here is a great link to a blog with so much info,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-28-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
A few more full shots of the bus

Finally got around to taking some full shots of the bus in all 36ft of glory. This is prior to the awning install but still shows most of the features.

Raptor liner has held like a champ through...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-28-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
Thanks everyone! We are very excited to be...

Thanks everyone! We are very excited to be hitting the road after 4+ years of hard work, finally living in it for the last 6 months has been a wonderful way to realize all the hard work is very much...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-27-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
New Thule Awning and some more show off pics

Hey all, update after getting through our first winter in the bus living full time.

Everything is working well! With some minor issues and some extra work we have made the bus even more...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-20-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,139
Posted By scloughcarroll
Bypass Diode

Not sure if this was already mentioned, but I know that my panels (100W renogy 12V) include Bypass Diodes within each panel, so if a leaf or something is shading a cell or section of the panel the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-19-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 32,987
Posted By scloughcarroll
Updating this thread with final result

I had the bus inspected at a local mechanic, and put it through ICBC with no issue.

I called a mechanic and asked for a private vehicle inspection for an RV, gave them my bus info and brought it. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-15-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,410
Posted By scloughcarroll
Throwing in my experience

Hey! Throwing in what works well in my system.

I have 400AH Lithium Ion, 2000W Victron multiplus, I run a 5KW diesel heater (Chinese amazon style) and have a small electric heater for the back....
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-21-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,808
Posted By scloughcarroll
Hello and welcome! As another BC resident and...

Hello and welcome! As another BC resident and having bought and built a bus here I wanted to say hello and throw in my story.

I got a bus with RichieBro's at the Chilliwack location in lower...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
After 4 long years we are Complete! Insured! Everything Works!

Well the title says it all! after putting in a lot of work over 4 years we have finally finished our but George (Seinfield reference) and this was the "Summer of George!) If you get it you get it.
...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-28-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,101
Posted By scloughcarroll
May not help for USA but in Canada

In Canada I was able to put day permits on it for "unladen Commercial use" IE. I would not be using it to transport people or cargo just to move it.

Perhaps it's the description that's off,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-28-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By scloughcarroll
Yup Solved it!

Thanks a million! I can confirm this solved the issue. I could not find the part locally so I just got 4 standard bulbs and swapped them back and it fixed the issue immediately. I'm going to order it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-28-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By scloughcarroll
Thank You!

Awesome! Thanks so much for the reply this seems like the exact solution. I am going to run out and see if I can find it locally or I will get it online. Wicked you saved me!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-28-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
Paint and toilet time!

Hey Hey!

So I went and took on the big job of painting the remainder of the bus the last 2 weeks and it came out great!

I used Raptor liner, which is a tintable 2 part box liner. I sprayed it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-28-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By scloughcarroll
Turn Signal & Flasher Issue 1994 International Thomas Vista 6.7L DT 408

Hello, all I am experiencing a weird electrical gremlin and need some assistance I've included pics and will try to have a clear explanation of the problem.

My turn signals and hazards have always...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-26-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
Some Extra info after seeing what I uploaded lol ...

Some Extra info after seeing what I uploaded lol

- We did the door last year, the awning is a solid awning we take off for driving it just covers the door. Because of how we did the door it sits...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-26-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
More Pics

More shots!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-26-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
Well! Coming up on 4 years later on this year we...

Well! Coming up on 4 years later on this year we have been working on this project and we are finally almost finished! Gonna be a short post but I wanted to include pics. Recently we have completed a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-01-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,083
Posted By scloughcarroll
Thumbs up Kinda insane, but depends on price and info. I did it!

I ended up buying mine from a Richie Bro's auction after only seeing pictures, it was a few hours from my home.

So far so good, 3 years down the road and it has always started up, 466,000 Km on a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-26-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,026
Posted By scloughcarroll
Awesome man good luck! Let us know how it goes...

Awesome man good luck! Let us know how it goes :thumb: seems like you got a pretty good price on the stuff, Where I live is pretty rural so I am always jealous of the prices and selection some...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-25-2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,026
Posted By scloughcarroll
Hey just wanted to give my two cents having just...

Hey just wanted to give my two cents having just installed a vinyl plank floor.

I went back and forth on material, I ended up going for a vinyl plank that I got from home depot, mainly because I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-07-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,187
Posted By scloughcarroll
Even more pics

More pics!
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