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04-29-2019, 12:08 PM
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400W/200AH System Overview: Wire Sizing?
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I'll get a Watt meter to test, for now I...
I'll get a Watt meter to test, for now I estimated the Watt/hour for my appliances. I keep making mistakes in my understanding of the calculations, so I'll try it here:
For my 110 VAC appliances...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-28-2019, 11:29 AM
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400W/200AH System Overview: Wire Sizing?
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400W/200AH System Overview: Wire Sizing?
Pictured below are all my components (plus 2x 100aH deep-cycle lithium ion batteries in parallel) for a 12V, 200aH system with 400W of solar panels. So far I do not have a shore power charger.
My...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-28-2019, 09:57 AM
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Mostly DC system review
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I'm running completely off solar, so I only have...
I'm running completely off solar, so I only have the MPPT Charge Controller for my system, connecting to the batteries.
If you have enough panels/wattage to keep your batteries charged with just the...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-25-2019, 12:36 PM
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Reusing Stock Ceiling Lights: How to Wire?
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I see, would the LED replacement lights you...
I see, would the LED replacement lights you looked at be 12V and low wattage or something else?
So far we're keeping the metal ceiling, but I might regret it later haha
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-25-2019, 12:33 PM
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Reusing Stock Ceiling Lights: How to Wire?
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FabulousFox
This switch is on the dashboard, I hadn't thought...
This switch is on the dashboard, I hadn't thought of just using that instead of a normal house light. That is more convenient!
For the ground wires, would it have to attach to the bottom of the...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-25-2019, 12:29 PM
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Reusing Stock Ceiling Lights: How to Wire?
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FabulousFox
That makes it seem a lot easier! The switch is on...
That makes it seem a lot easier! The switch is on the dashboard, which is convenient when coming in, but annoying when in the back haha For now I'm looking for easy, so I'll find the input in the...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-23-2019, 04:28 PM
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Reusing Stock Ceiling Lights: How to Wire?
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FabulousFox
Reusing Stock Ceiling Lights: How to Wire?
Hi there, I'm trudging through electrical with very little knowledge. I wanted to simply replace the bulbs to something LED in all the stock lights, since they're wired and cut already. However, I...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 06:01 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Some general questions for insulation and walls,...
Some general questions for insulation and walls, if anyone has done these:
1. Is there any benefit to taking off the metal in the wall and replacing any insulation? Is it ok to just put...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 06:00 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Very true haha So far her name is Bussica the...
Very true haha So far her name is Bussica the Succubus~
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 05:57 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
All the above means nothing if you haven't got a...
All the above means nothing if you haven't got a good sound bus under you electrically and mechanically. A ton of work for nothing!
You need a dependable vehicle before you think converting at all,...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 12:35 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Updated: 1. Remove all the seats, sell for...
Updated:
1. Remove all the seats, sell for scrap metal (Use Impact Driver?)
a. Grind/Remove seat brackets
b. Remove rubber flooring in the stairwell and entire bus
c. Remove heat/ducts inside...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 12:27 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Ceiling up last, that's a good idea, since I'll...
Ceiling up last, that's a good idea, since I'll probably forget something last minute! We're gonna try to reuse the original metal panels.
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 12:25 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Good to know a 20 Gal will last that long! Thank...
Good to know a 20 Gal will last that long! Thank you!
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 12:23 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Thank you! I'll be sure to do that. Do you...
Thank you! I'll be sure to do that. Do you suggest just doing the wiring after insulation? The plan is very flexible haha
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-20-2018, 12:22 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
VERY good point, I need even the 'obvious'...
VERY good point, I need even the 'obvious' pointed out haha It sounds like insulating and the running the wires is a good idea. Would the insulation not leave room for the wires, or would I just cut...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
09-18-2018, 01:30 PM
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Calculating Amp Hours for Boondocking/Off Grid
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FabulousFox
Calculating Amp Hours for Boondocking/Off Grid
Using this chart
https://www.wholesalesolar.com/solar-information/how-to-save-energy/power-table to figure out the average Watt/hour needed for appliances I think I've successfully charted out how...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-18-2018, 01:05 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
We got our bus, 2003 Bluebird, 26.5'x7.5'...
We got our bus, 2003 Bluebird, 26.5'x7.5' interior space, CAT engine, and Allison transmission.
Jumped right in to get the seats out. One of us held the nuts under the bus while the other turned...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-15-2018, 09:44 PM
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Step by Step Plans, Help
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FabulousFox
Step by Step Plans, Help
Hey guys, our bus is arriving in three days, so I'm trying to have a plan in order to hit the ground running. I'm going to post my detailed plan and with ideas for materials/appliances, please let me...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-05-2018, 03:18 PM
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Hi from NJ, full-time living/Do I buy this bus?
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FabulousFox
Good to know, thank you! I'll pass on that one...
Good to know, thank you! I'll pass on that one then, and look for a better engine or cheaper price!
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-05-2018, 12:41 PM
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Hi from NJ, full-time living/Do I buy this bus?
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FabulousFox
Hi from NJ, full-time living/Do I buy this bus?
Hello,
I've been lurking to get tips from the site, but I haven't posted yet. My partner and I just moved back from Japan after 2 years and are planning to live full-time in a skoolie and travel...
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