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Forum: Skoolie Life 12-24-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,356
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
I witnessed this syndrome in the Wooden boat...

I witnessed this syndrome in the Wooden boat community. Some people got great deals and did good restorations and Wooden Boat magazine promoted them. Soon everybody with a dream bought one and over...
Forum: Skoolie Life 10-24-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,356
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
I see lots of people who come here and show...

I see lots of people who come here and show absolutely no knowledge in what they are attempting yet so many here just cheer-lead them into the abyss.

Do gooders that do no good in the end.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-14-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,743
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
There switches are based on the carling switch. ...

There switches are based on the carling switch. They do nothing for configuration so your still stuck with on off mom.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-14-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,743
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Cole-hersee should have something close. What...

Cole-hersee should have something close. What your asking for is usually made for manufacturers of equipment to order as they are not common in the configuration your looking for. You might find...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-16-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,225
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Hunt everywhere for your build. I was in Maine...

Hunt everywhere for your build. I was in Maine for my first build so I relied heavily on Marine junkyards along with craigslist type outfits and ebay. Was lucky to hook up with a reclaimed...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-27-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,452
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
I would not buy a recent bus with ecm and sensors...

I would not buy a recent bus with ecm and sensors unless I had a modus with me.
Minimum 2500.00 for one but if you have an issue nothing beats it. Of course you need whatever modules required for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-25-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,423
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Its not just air but humidity and the most...

Its not just air but humidity and the most efficient reefers and freezers are top opening. Been like that since refrigeration came into being and before that ice mass refrigeration.
When cold air...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-23-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,129
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Would not recommend it. Airflow is important and...

Would not recommend it. Airflow is important and the fan on mini splits are not designed for any sort of back pressure. Also the head pressures on 410 units runs high to begin with so in an...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-17-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,137
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
I remember reading where an RV lost a panel and...

I remember reading where an RV lost a panel and it nearly killed someone and some poor woman here just got killed by a tire on the back of a trailer poorly secured. Its pretty irresponsible to secure...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-17-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,420
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Made my panels after fitting. Glued 1/2 x1-1/2...

Made my panels after fitting. Glued 1/2 x1-1/2 hardwood sleepers to the ply and fit the foam board to shape in between. Only where the Isle was and cabinets/appliances went. Used 3m 5200 to set...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-17-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,423
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Lp fridges are ok but leave a lot to be desired. ...

Lp fridges are ok but leave a lot to be desired. I used to rebuild them as I had all the equipment and safety gear to refill ammonia. After a long time dealing with them and cheapo dc...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-10-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,129
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Use copper and run rubber lined straps. After...

Use copper and run rubber lined straps. After you insulate the suction line ty wrap the high pressure line to the suction line. If you need to span more than 12" then use hard copper on the suction...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-30-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,987
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Biggest issue I have seen is with burnoff at the...

Biggest issue I have seen is with burnoff at the receptacle. Use Hospital grade plugs for the connection to the inverter. Remember. loose connections and thermal cycling create resistance and heat....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-30-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,290
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Being a Boat guy first I went with several marine...

Being a Boat guy first I went with several marine appliances. Just installed my second ISOTherm refrigerator a couple of weeks back. Had one for years with not a lick of trouble on the boat. Runs...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 04-18-2020, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,485
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
If its carburated forget it. It will be a dog and...

If its carburated forget it. It will be a dog and use a ton of fuel.

If its injected go for it. They produce more torque than equivalent gasoline motors and get decent mileage.


...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-18-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,586
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Never ceases to amaze me that people would want a...

Never ceases to amaze me that people would want a microphone installed in their house so anyone can listen. Now its cameras too. And they pay for it to boot.



I wouldn't trust anyone who...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-18-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,174
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
First mistake is trusting grainger for advice....

First mistake is trusting grainger for advice. Better luck asking autozone about aircraft engines.



Draincocks get plugged up all the time and you need to remember to open and close them.
...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-16-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,968
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
No Joke, Been seeing this coming a long...

No Joke,


Been seeing this coming a long time. And then people wonder why campgrounds won't have them or they can't get insured.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3boy_tLWeqA
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-16-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,174
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Try refrigerated trailer kazoo drains. Chassis...

Try refrigerated trailer kazoo drains. Chassis king has them.
...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-16-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,586
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
We have a winner! Next to...

We have a winner!






Next to impossible to add enough BTU's in a bus for transit if not already equipped.
I looked into it and closest I could come to something with enough capacity would...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-16-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,968
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Is this one of the one million bad ideas? ...

Is this one of the one million bad ideas?


Yep.


Don't do it. The people saying food grade poly or stainless are the ones you need to listen too.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-09-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,474
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Sorry, the issue is obvious to anyone who does...

Sorry, the issue is obvious to anyone who does the work for a living.
I'm licensed up to building railcar transfer stations and marine systems.

But please feel free to home depot your own...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-09-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,474
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Tank freezing is because you exceed the capacity...

Tank freezing is because you exceed the capacity of the vapor bell (top of tank) or you very low on LP. Common or tanks to freeze around the liquid portion of the tanks in sub freezing temperatures....
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-09-2020, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,111
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
Propex are best for mobile applications but the...

Propex are best for mobile applications but the tool to install them is expensive. They actually bind better over time and accept some movement.



With any pex fitting you should have a heat...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-09-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,474
Posted By Mudhutwarrior
whole page of nothing. Issue is regulated...

whole page of nothing.


Issue is regulated pressure. Chances are the regulator vent is plugged at minimum. regulator bad at max.
It's not your damn hoses or stove.
If your regulator vent is...
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