Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   School Bus Conversion Resources > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Skoolie Google
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 19 of 19
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Omingnome
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-03-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By Omingnome
Anyone have a good resource for medium duty 5.9 12v components / layout, etc

I often try to use the Dodge resources for the second gen 5.9 12v and I often am disappointed

Any links to engine diagrams / component list or someone who pointed out differences between Dodge...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-03-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,926
Posted By Omingnome
Replace electronic solenoid with manual push / pull cable

I had issues with me fuel shut off solenoid on the 5.9 (looks identical to yours)

Add a mechanical push / pull cable and bypass the electronic solenoid completely - some cummins folks say they...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-31-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,786
Posted By Omingnome
John, I was actually planning on doing 2 and 2 so...

John, I was actually planning on doing 2 and 2 so I can tilt 2 and leave 2 flat, however the PT-100 seems to want higher voltage - and I am not entirely sure why, but Magnum has a PV calculator and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-31-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,786
Posted By Omingnome
About to wire my system - disconnects / just want to make sure my mind is working

I am about to start connecting wires - just want to get another opinion to make sure my research is paying off and I am not about to destroy something

Components :

Magnum PT-100 Charge...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-25-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,820
Posted By Omingnome
Grounding to Chassis ( Engine Battery, Solar Battery and A/C Inverter?)

I just want to make sure I am thinking about this correctly :

Grounding to the Chassis - My Engine and Battery are already grounded to the chassis. I want to ground my Solar Battery to the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-30-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,192
Posted By Omingnome
Just did this to the same unit in my bus. I had...

Just did this to the same unit in my bus. I had already disconnected the lines running to it from the AC compressor and bypassed the hydraulic lines up front about a year before, so lucky for me, my...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,306
Posted By Omingnome
What would you consider good insulation?

What would you consider good insulation?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-18-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,306
Posted By Omingnome
Anyone using this stuff? I am still considering it for my project

Anyone have any experience with reflectix?

My bus has a fiberglass top (shuttle bus) and my current plan is to keep the Styrofoam up there, which has plywood under it. I was thinking of reflectix...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-18-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,439
Posted By Omingnome
So, I ended up taking it to my friend's Dad who...

So, I ended up taking it to my friend's Dad who is a true wizard. He replaced the diode and some other rough looking components.

He really knows his stuff, and even he was not sure of the cause....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-15-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,439
Posted By Omingnome
https://image.ibb.co/hsNMsR/0115181031_Burst01.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/hsNMsR/0115181031_Burst01.jpg
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-15-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,439
Posted By Omingnome
<img...

<img src="https://image.ibb.co/hsNMsR/0115181031_Burst01.jpg" alt="0115181031_Burst01" border="0">

The component on the board 'D5' seems to be the culprit. I am not sure if this is a resistor,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-15-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,439
Posted By Omingnome
Inverter smoking instantly when connected to power

I just bought a used inverter - It is a quality, heavy duty Dimensions 1800w unit built in 2001 - It looks identical to the new line by Magnum Dimensions :

( 1800W 12VDC Pure Sine Inverter N...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-04-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,696
Posted By Omingnome
thank you for the insight ol trunt - was actually...

thank you for the insight ol trunt - was actually just reading though the other thread you were responding in.

Curious - in your system are you connecting your pumps directly to the water tank,...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-04-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,696
Posted By Omingnome
thank you for the insight ol trunt - was actually...

thank you for the insight ol trunt - was actually just reading though the other thread you were responding in.

Curious - in your system are you connecting your pumps directly to the water tank,...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-04-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,696
Posted By Omingnome
actually some folks in this thread think 2 pumps...

actually some folks in this thread think 2 pumps is the way to go, as the pressure needs of the water heater need to be kept constant and high.

I think 2 pumps it is
...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-04-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,402
Posted By Omingnome
Warewolf, how did you end up connecting your...

Warewolf, how did you end up connecting your system? I just ordered an L10 and am looking into options.

2 pumps the way to go?
one water tank?
did you use a purge tank or regulator tank - or...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-04-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,696
Posted By Omingnome
ahh see I wasn't thinking properly, thanks for...

ahh see I wasn't thinking properly, thanks for the :facepalm:
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-04-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,696
Posted By Omingnome
Ecotemp L10 install options / questions / safety

I was just about to order an Ecotemp L10 (sweet sale right now 30% off their website). However, despite prior research, I am know second guessing my plan.

The Plan :

Ecotemp L10 installed...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-04-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,451
Posted By Omingnome
Rear suspension noise (jingle on bumps)

I have a leaf spring rear suspension on my bus - it's a 96 frieghtliner mt55 chassis with a Goshen Oshkosh converted to a tour vehicle for my band omingnome. My knowledge is limited as to the names...
Showing results 1 to 19 of 19

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:39 AM.

Contact Us - School Bus Conversions - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.