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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-18-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,370
Posted By cdrobbins77
I can tell you if I do another build I will use...

I can tell you if I do another build I will use copper for at least a foot on the output side, but in my current build it would be way too much effort to change it out at this point. So I just...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-17-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,370
Posted By cdrobbins77
Just had this exact scenario happen to me. Took a...

Just had this exact scenario happen to me. Took a shower, just as i turned the shower valve off there was an explosion. Thought it was propane at first but quickly realized it was the water line. Pex...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 09-20-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,840
Posted By cdrobbins77
Wanderlust Waypoints, or Awesome Possum might be...

Wanderlust Waypoints, or Awesome Possum might be what you are looking for
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-11-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,959
Posted By cdrobbins77
Thanks for watching! We've now been living full...

Thanks for watching! We've now been living full time in the bus for 8 months with no plans to stop anytime soon. I do have some interior modifications I plan on making soon but mostly cosmetic/extra...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-03-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By cdrobbins77
Currently in Utah but making my way back to...

Currently in Utah but making my way back to Indiana in a few weeks. I would be willing to do the work. PM me if interested and we can discuss details
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-27-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
It was appropriately sized, and never actually...

It was appropriately sized, and never actually tripped. But apparently these things are pretty cheap and don't allow current to flow through in the same manner that a fuse does. Another person had...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-27-2022, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
Solved

Solved the issue. Was NOT the bms, but rather the resettable breaker choking the current draw. Replaced with 400w ANL fuse and all is good!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-27-2022, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By cdrobbins77
If you are on Instagram, DM me at...

If you are on Instagram, DM me at SenorBussenstien. I am in southern Utah right now and may be able to help
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,959
Posted By cdrobbins77
Recently filmed an episode with Tiny House Giant...

Recently filmed an episode with Tiny House Giant Journey, https://youtu.be/yQ8YoJigAl0
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-26-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
I haven't checked individual voltages recently. I...

I haven't checked individual voltages recently. I did about 6 months ago when i installed the batteries and they were identical
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-26-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
Living in the bus! Currently at Skooliepalooza in...

Living in the bus! Currently at Skooliepalooza in Ehrenberg, AZ
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-26-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
Appreciate the advice. Unfortunately these are...

Appreciate the advice. Unfortunately these are drop in 300ah batteries and i am afraid to disassemble them to get to individual cells. Not something i've ever done before... Want to come over and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-20-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
I have verified voltage on the battery monitor...

I have verified voltage on the battery monitor matches voltage at the battery terminals, they are definitely charged enough
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-20-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
And that's exactly what we currently do, and like...

And that's exactly what we currently do, and like I said --otherwise we've been very pleased with these batteries considering the savings versus battleborn. Perhaps someday i will build my own...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-20-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
Batteries are Chins (inexpensive chinese...

Batteries are Chins (inexpensive chinese batteries on amazon) with built in bms. I assume they are not configurable. Other than this issue i have been really happy with them.
Inverter is Aims 2500...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-19-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
Batteries are compatible with parallel installs...

Batteries are compatible with parallel installs per the instruction manual. SOC was at least 70-75% each time.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-19-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
4/0 for my battery wiring, and lengths are...

4/0 for my battery wiring, and lengths are balanced. Per the battery specs the max continuous discharging current is 200a
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-19-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,228
Posted By cdrobbins77
Large draw/batteries shut down

Currently running 2 300ah lifepo4 batteries (chins) in parallel, tied to a 2500w inverter. Plenty of power, no complaints at all EXCEPT for 2 circumstances in which my electrical system completely...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-19-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 105,434
Posted By cdrobbins77
I'll be there

I'll be there
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-29-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 76,666
Posted By cdrobbins77
Yes, that's the one. @senorbussenstien on...

Yes, that's the one. @senorbussenstien on Instagram.
We'll probably be arriving 7pm or a little after
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-29-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 76,666
Posted By cdrobbins77
Looks like you'll be at the gathering this...

Looks like you'll be at the gathering this weekend in indiana? Just wanted to say I'm looking forward to seeing your build in person. I'm very happy with the way my build came out but I love...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-03-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By cdrobbins77
how are you measuring your battery percentage?

how are you measuring your battery percentage?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-19-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,753
Posted By cdrobbins77
My 65 passenger (11 window) conventional bus came...

My 65 passenger (11 window) conventional bus came in at 21,400 lbs after conversion with a full 75 gallon water tank and 40 gallons of diesel in the tank
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 10-16-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,217
Posted By cdrobbins77
I rebuilt mine out of wood, then painted it...

I rebuilt mine out of wood, then painted it white. Should be a couple pics in my album.Was a little challenging but just have to get creative. I do plan on completely redoing it eventually though,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-27-2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,959
Posted By cdrobbins77
Supposed to be 100 lbs per strut .

Supposed to be 100 lbs per strut .
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