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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains Today, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By -cycosis-
We successfully got in and out a couple years ago...

We successfully got in and out a couple years ago but I didnt have my flooring, ceiling or 1000L freshwater tank installed yet.. Quite a bit more weight.

Its a gravel access road.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains Yesterday, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By -cycosis-
Is it possible that my engine wont have enough power to climb a steep hill?

Years ago before I knew what I know now, I bought a 2000 Bluebird TC2000 with a 5.9L and an allison 545. I know, not a great setup but thats how she rolls.

My question is this: We want to camp at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-19-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By -cycosis-
Thank you for the breakdown. I went with the 35...

Thank you for the breakdown. I went with the 35 as I am not full timing and just don’t have a lot of power needs.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-14-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,145
Posted By -cycosis-
That was amazingly informative!!!! Thank you! Off...

That was amazingly informative!!!! Thank you! Off to auto value I go I guess
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-14-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,145
Posted By -cycosis-
Diesel leak help!

I identified the leak source. It is coming from this small valve? What is this part for? How should I go about fixing it? Dont know much about diesels unfortunately.
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-13-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By -cycosis-
12V ceiling fans :P Just two units

12V ceiling fans :P Just two units
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-13-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By -cycosis-
Radiator blower fan always comes on the first time I pull onto the highway

I dunno if this is normal? I have a 5.9L cummins turbo diesel with an allison at545 transmission.

Regardless of it being hot or cold, every time I first go on the highway, the engine will heat up...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-13-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By -cycosis-
Help me chose a power centre

I am trying to decide between the WFCO 35 Amp and 55 Amp. Why would one go with one over the other?

I am not full timing, this is purely a recreation build.

The electrical I will have is as...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-12-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,917
Posted By -cycosis-
Been following Kijiji up here for months and same...

Been following Kijiji up here for months and same with re store. Nothing good enormity this. Just garbage
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-11-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,917
Posted By -cycosis-
Has anyone used Ikea cabinets?

Im at the kitchen planning stage. I really dont have the carpentry skills to build nice looking cabinets. My idea was to build my own boxes out of strong material and use Ikea cabinet doors.

Has...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-19-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,420
Posted By -cycosis-
Where do you get those?

Where do you get those?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-19-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,420
Posted By -cycosis-
How did you prevent forward/backward movement?

How did you prevent forward/backward movement?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-18-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,420
Posted By -cycosis-
I get how to install the bottom part but I dont...

I get how to install the bottom part but I dont get how to install the top portion.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-18-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,420
Posted By -cycosis-
School me on allthread for install grey and black tanks underneath

Im at a stage where I have my tanks now but Im not too sure how to approach getting them installed under the bus. Lots of people have welded up frames using angle iron. I dont have any welding...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-19-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,988
Posted By -cycosis-
Roof vents in :) ...

Roof vents in :)

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_197895_b6590cb6c8759cd86f393538113cb171.jpg
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-11-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,674
Posted By -cycosis-
Pics on the interior of install? did you run...

Pics on the interior of install? did you run conduit up to the fan?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-11-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,892
Posted By -cycosis-
You in the US or Canada? I went with Blaze...

You in the US or Canada? I went with Blaze Plastics. 98 gallon fresh, 85 gallon grey and 30 gallon black, shipped, for 615 CAD

I am doing my own fittings though
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-11-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,988
Posted By -cycosis-
More issues with my heater removal. Im deleting...

More issues with my heater removal. Im deleting the coolant based heaters as I wont be running this rig in winter and ill still have the dash heater.

Where do you guys find additional 1 inch metal...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-05-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
Posted By -cycosis-
^This is very helpful! So i can connect my...

^This is very helpful! So i can connect my rooftop A/C to this thing as well as all my 12V fans/lights? AAnd it will charge my batteries?? Sounds like a win win win
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-05-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
Posted By -cycosis-
spray foamed but thats it. just finished ripping...

spray foamed but thats it. just finished ripping up, treating and painting the floor so conduit is more or less the next stage
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-05-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
Posted By -cycosis-
Need help with what needs to be bought for whole system

Goal: simple-ish electrical system.

12V system to power the following:

-Fan for my dickenson marine heater
-LED lighting (6 maybe?)
-3 way fridge (just the display, cooling via propane)...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-05-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,977
Posted By -cycosis-
Where are the connections on the inside of your...

Where are the connections on the inside of your bus for your roof deck mounting brackets? Are there bolts sticking out your bus ribs on the inside now?? Im lost how to approach this step.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-04-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,829
Posted By -cycosis-
What type fof screws did you end up using to get...

What type fof screws did you end up using to get through the metal ribs?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-04-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,829
Posted By -cycosis-
Spray foam is in, now how to deal with thermal bridge of bus ribs....

How did you guys deal with the thermal bridge from the bus ribs before you attached your interior roofing material?

I'd prefer to go with tongue and groove pine on the inside. Should line each rib...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 10-13-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,504
Posted By -cycosis-
Hmmm I think that would be fairly easy if all my...

Hmmm I think that would be fairly easy if all my floor joists were L shaped. Mine have no lip so i have no access to put the nuts/washer on top of the all-thread. They are all square tube. :(
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