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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-17-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,993
Posted By TeacherJoe
Check my profile pic. This is a 2005 Thomas FS65,...

Check my profile pic. This is a 2005 Thomas FS65, Cat C7, Allison 2000, high roof, overall length 23’. It was a federal government bus, and we bought it off a used car lot in Texas.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-17-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,993
Posted By TeacherJoe
If you're counting on it being 22', one of the...

If you're counting on it being 22', one of the pics has a label saying it's 24'. Nice bus though. I have similar. Good luck.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-01-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Windows

We got the first three windows in today. Really, not too hard. These are from Motion Windows.
Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-29-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Here’s what my ceiling looks like at the moment. ...

Here’s what my ceiling looks like at the moment.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-29-2019, 05:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Sounds like a good approach. However, everything...

Sounds like a good approach. However, everything I read says Great Stuff is closed cell.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-28-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
What would you recommend? Joe

What would you recommend?

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-28-2019, 07:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Insulation

After playing with foam board on the ceiling, we've decide to do DIY spray foam insulation. We were willing to pay a pro, but the lowest price I got is $1500. Even though we have around 200sf of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-27-2019, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Thanks. We do love it. Yes, those are RV...

Thanks. We do love it. Yes, those are RV windows. That was the good news. We bought it with a professional inspection down south. He didn't notice the bad news: none of the windows would open. We...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-23-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By TeacherJoe
This seems ok? Joe ...

This seems ok?

Joe
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-23-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By TeacherJoe
NAPA Battery Charger

So I got this. Seems like a good product. I got it because I suspected sulfation, which no one at Advance Auto or NAPA had heard of. This charger has a ‘soft start’ to nurse deeply depleted...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-21-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By TeacherJoe
As I continue to research, I see this product. It...

As I continue to research, I see this product. It looks it it can be both a dc to dc charger from alternator to house batteries AND an MPPT solar controller. Any comments?

Joe
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-21-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By TeacherJoe
Here's a slightly outrageous question: Is it...

Here's a slightly outrageous question:

Is it possible with a 60a B2B charger to get enough power to the house batteries and through the 2500w inverter to run the 12k btu mini split while driving...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-21-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By TeacherJoe
I appreciate your time. My build is still...

I appreciate your time. My build is still hypothetical, though I have purchased some components.

Battery bank: 400-600ah agm (not purchased)
Charge sources:
3400w generator
30a shore
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-21-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By TeacherJoe
I think I get it. Thanks. It seems I need the...

I think I get it. Thanks. It seems I need the Sterling BB model (30a or 60a? I have a 320a alternator) because I have no other way to manage the B2B charging.

Joe
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-21-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,184
Posted By TeacherJoe
Smart Isolator

In researching battery isolators to charge house batteries off start batteries, it seems that one of the limitations of the isolator is its lack of multi stage charging. Thus, if my house bank is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-20-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,850
Posted By TeacherJoe
I’ll dig up this older thread... My horn...

I’ll dig up this older thread...

My horn doesn’t work either. I honestly can’t say if it ever did. It’s on ‘05 Thomas FS65 with no relay. Just a fuse. With the ignition on, I read no power at the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-20-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
I'd be open to suggestions for a lithium battery...

I'd be open to suggestions for a lithium battery bank. As for solar, I'm thinking of a portable setup. There are pros and cons, of course. A pro would be that I could park in the shade and put...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-19-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
If I'm understanding things sort of correctly - a...

If I'm understanding things sort of correctly - a dubious idea - a mini split will require about 900 watts on high. I just purchased a 2500 watt Aims inverter/charger. Thus, I think I can run the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-19-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
The ceiling will have eight of these basic led...

The ceiling will have eight of these basic led puck lights. The depth is 3/8” and the ceiling wood is also 3/8”.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-19-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
That helps. Thanks. And I give credit to...

That helps. Thanks.

And I give credit to @gus.gps on Instagram for the rack.

For that matter, folks can check out my Sandy on IG @a_bus_named_sandy.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-19-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Now that the ceiling is going in I have to figure...

Now that the ceiling is going in I have to figure out what to do with these wires. There will be a ceiling light daisy chained to another. Any ideas on fitting the wires? I was thinking of putting...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-19-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
I added a Reese universal hitch. It was a...

I added a Reese universal hitch. It was a relatively easy install.

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-19-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Here are a couple of shots of the roof. We just...

Here are a couple of shots of the roof. We just added the galvanized pipe roof rack. Joists and decking will follow. We also made a fixed skylight where the hatch was, and cut in the Maxxair where...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-13-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,284
Posted By TeacherJoe
That makes sense. I use a battery disconnect all...

That makes sense. I use a battery disconnect all the time. Does that accomplish the same thing?

Joe
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-13-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By TeacherJoe
Electrical questions: I am trying to...

Electrical questions:

I am trying to calculate the correct size inverter and plan the basic components.

1. In looking at the two diagrams below, (I know they are not detailed; this is just for...
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