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Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 10-22-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,427
Posted By BusNut
Re: Announcing our bus rally

We had a lot of fun even though not nearly as many buses attended as had originally indicated they would. We ended up with 35 buses, including 2 skoolies, 2 transits, a Gillig Wanderlodge, a...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-15-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,427
Posted By BusNut
Announcing our bus rally

Howdy folks! Just a quick note to let y'all know about a rally we are hosting. Hope to get to meet you there!

Bus Conversions Magazine is hosting
The Choo Choo Rally
Chattanooga, TN
October...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-13-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,833
Posted By BusNut
Re: What does your bus really weigh? Building a bridge.

Regarding determining the weight of your bus - You can get it weighed by axle at just about any truck stop for $8-$12. Load it with stuff like you would normally have it, fill the tanks as you...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-22-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By BusNut
Re: Whats going on with this site?

We had a problem like that earlier this year on the BCM server. Investigating the logs found massive amounts of single hit traffic. The server admin installed "mod evasive" (an anti dos/ddos module...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-16-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,728
Posted By BusNut
Re: Skoolie on cover of Bus Conversions Magazine

Thanks for the positive review. I agree there is much in common between both types of bus conversion. My bus is a transit bus, which also tends to get sub classed by some coach owners. In my...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-03-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,728
Posted By BusNut
Re: Skoolie on cover of Bus Conversions Magazine

I just sent you and email responding to the contact form you sent yesterday. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

To let everyone know, our main focus so far since buying it has been on the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,728
Posted By BusNut
Re: Skoolie on cover of Bus Conversions Magazine

I full time in my RTS. Winter in Arcadia, FL and summer in the north Georgia/Chattanooga, TN area. I'll be back down in Arcadia right after Christmas. We'll be at Jack Conrad's Bussin' 10 rally in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-02-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,728
Posted By BusNut
Skoolie on cover of Bus Conversions Magazine

As background, 3 months ago two partners and I purchased Bus Conversions Magazine from the previous publisher. One of the directions we are taking it is to get the focus back on self converted buses...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-23-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,592
Posted By BusNut
Re: Battery Bank!!! HELPPPPP

There is a LOT of good info on batteries on the page linked below, and at the end of it some good basics on the rest of the system:

https://www.phrannie.org/battery.html

Likewise, a lot of good...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-14-2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,651
Posted By BusNut
Re: Air Conditioner Mounting Idea

It could well be that the styrofoam in mine is sheathing a metal panel as I didn't probe it or othewise challenge it. It does make me feel better about the durability factor. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-13-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,651
Posted By BusNut
Re: Air Conditioner Mounting Idea

I have a Frigidaire window unit and a GE. I haven't had the cover off of the GE, but the Frigidaire does use white styrofoam to separate the condenser and evaporator sides. Nothing fancy, just the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-07-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,651
Posted By BusNut
Re: Air Conditioner Mounting Idea

I have just a couple concerns for you to evaluate as you think about it.

1. I presume the "exhaust" side (condenser grill) would be facing forward. If you intend to operate it while in motion...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-26-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,826
Posted By BusNut
Re: More zany ideas... compressed air and sleeping arrangements

A related idea would be to use a bicycle setup to power a generator to charge batteries with. You could even do both (one at a time). Have them both mounted all the time. On the air compressor,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-26-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,826
Posted By BusNut
Re: More zany ideas... compressed air and sleeping arrangements

If you wanted to be able to use the bicycle compressor to do higher pressure, use a 5 or 10 speed bike as the foundation. The high gears will help you efficiently crank out high volume at lower...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-25-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,826
Posted By BusNut
Re: More zany ideas... compressed air and sleeping arrangements

I am really intrigued with the idea of and "excercise bike" approach to compressing air for the system. That is a very good idea I think.

I agree compressed air can work for pressuring the water...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-20-2008, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
Posted By BusNut
Re: Wacky Idea For Heating And A/C

The 4 prong "50 amp" outlet (same as for an electric range), is 50 amps at 220/240 volt across the two hot legs. 50 amps at 110/120 volt between each hot leg and neutral.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-19-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
Posted By BusNut
Re: Wacky Idea For Heating And A/C

Just to clarify a point here. A "50 amp" park connection refers to 50 amps at 240 volts. This exists as two 120 volt legs whose waveforms are 180° opposed so that they provide 240 volts from one...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-17-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,350
Posted By BusNut
Re: Window Condensation in Cold Weather

I guess it all depends on the insulation. As I have described in other threads, I heavily insulated my bus. We full time in it and have had some nights down as far as 10 degrees. We have two of...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-24-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 31,959
Posted By BusNut
Re: alternative to PEX crimpers?

I haven't tried it myself, but a senior member on the MAK board found that the appropriately sized (1/2" or 3/4") electrical crimpers worked well and that he had no leaks on any of the connections...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-24-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,892
Posted By BusNut
Re: two air brake tanks?

Here is a site that gives a pretty good explanation of the topic:

https://www.saferoads.com/vehicles/sbcv_airbrakes.html

The short of it:



Another more thorough explanation can be found at...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,197
Posted By BusNut
Re: air conditioners in windows

Depending on the width of your bus, it might not be legal to have it extending out the side while driving. Even if it is within legal width, it could be asking for trouble. One idea would be to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,127
Posted By BusNut
Re: What's the best way to strengthen the floor?

The heaviest thing I've got is a full size home style refrigerator/freezer. I would estimate about 400 pounds loaded. Weight comes down on the standard casters in the base, so it does put a fairly...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-16-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,262
Posted By BusNut
Re: max width/ length/ height that a bus/rv can be

Length, height, width, etc. by state (https://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm)

That site lists all the various limits by state and province.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-05-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 39,879
Posted By BusNut
Re: Insulation options and best practices

I used 2.5" of Fomular (Home Depot's styrofoam sheathing product) in the ceiling and 2" in the walls over the existing interior surfaces and covered with the new panelling. In the floor I used 1" of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,580
Posted By BusNut
Re: shower pan

I'll second the recommendation of Tri State Surplus. I've ordered things from them and always been satisfied.
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