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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-25-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 81,291
Posted By rvingoffgrid
i have painted travel trailers with a oil base...

i have painted travel trailers with a oil base sherwin williams paint ,I didn't intend on it lasting that long was more of a hurry up and paint it for a trip to yellowstone. turns out, 7 yrs later...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-15-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,094
Posted By rvingoffgrid
the turbo is controlled by fuel rate, (not...

the turbo is controlled by fuel rate, (not exhaust temp. higher exhaust temp does result from increase fuel rate) this fuel rate is highest at full load, such as pulling a hill at wide open throttle....
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-11-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,437
Posted By rvingoffgrid
Fuel pump or filters. My 5.9 lost power ended up...

Fuel pump or filters. My 5.9 lost power ended up being a clogged fuel line .
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-07-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 38,114
Posted By rvingoffgrid
i spray foamed my bus so i didn't have to worry...

i spray foamed my bus so i didn't have to worry about roof color, but in the past we use acme super barrier with a non skid top coat. ace hardware carries it
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-07-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,429
Posted By rvingoffgrid
cummings diesel engine 27 hp for sale

I have a cummings diesel engine 27 horsepower, it came out of a school bus that used it as a stand alone ac system. engine runs well no smoke is a completely self contained except for fuel tank and...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-04-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By rvingoffgrid
I use and sale lifeline batteries 100% made in...

I use and sale lifeline batteries 100% made in the USA i use the 2 volt batteries so i have 6 batteries wired series x 2 banks give me 3 weeks of power in my rv without charging but i have 1000 watts...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-02-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,061
Posted By rvingoffgrid
we need a for sale or for trade forum on here

we need a for sale or for trade forum on here
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 08-02-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,499
Posted By rvingoffgrid
i wrote a article about bio fuels in the june...

i wrote a article about bio fuels in the june issue of Bus conversion magazine. its a two part article the second part will be in july issue.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,805
Posted By rvingoffgrid
they don't make retarders for the older non...

they don't make retarders for the older non electronic trans. they do however make a electric retarder that goes on the differential. called a thelma. i believe its made across the pond as they say,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-28-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,061
Posted By rvingoffgrid
those are also good to use on the stupid, hitting...

those are also good to use on the stupid, hitting those who cause the stress is far more effective than hitting the gym!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-28-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,061
Posted By rvingoffgrid
stupid is as stupid does!

stupid is as stupid does!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-17-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 27,524
Posted By rvingoffgrid
I like the built in foot rest! Comfort dumper!

I like the built in foot rest! Comfort dumper!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-14-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,184
Posted By rvingoffgrid
I bought three girard water heaters and installed...

I bought three girard water heaters and installed them in customer RV , they are Chinese junk. Not a single one made it more than 3 months with out work having to be done. This chinese junk cost more...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-13-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,659
Posted By rvingoffgrid
My kitchen counters are at 42 inches tall the...

My kitchen counters are at 42 inches tall the bathroom counter is 38 where we wanted them
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-09-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,167
Posted By rvingoffgrid
I keep new tires on it, but a flat can happen...

I keep new tires on it, but a flat can happen even on new, so I carry no spare just cash and a cb radio and cell phone
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-09-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,061
Posted By rvingoffgrid
Maybe you should bust out a window and then the...

Maybe you should bust out a window and then the other window and another....and when asked why you busted so many windows to get the dog out, just tell them he was by this window and I busted it ,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-09-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 55,520
Posted By rvingoffgrid
We use our motor to travel from montana to other...

We use our motor to travel from montana to other income property we have in destin Florida when I bought the bus it had 11324 miles on it now it has 189000 miles on it, so the mini split bounced down...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-09-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By rvingoffgrid
Yeah with pics it's a fish story, seems to be the...

Yeah with pics it's a fish story, seems to be the norm!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-09-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 55,520
Posted By rvingoffgrid
i did not look at the compressor. i was so mad i...

i did not look at the compressor. i was so mad i fell for the made in china trap. the problem was that i couldn't find a american made house style ac that would fit in the area i wanted it. so i...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-09-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 55,520
Posted By rvingoffgrid
you can still get milwaukee american made but...

you can still get milwaukee american made but they have to ordered from milwaukee and aint cheap as in the cordless drill will be over a grand.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By rvingoffgrid
Black tanks need to sloop towards the drain...

Black tanks need to sloop towards the drain otherwise you will have problems draining it
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By rvingoffgrid
I would weld it and not use sealant/glues you can...

I would weld it and not use sealant/glues you can get plastic welding equipment from Amazon, some requires a shield gas just like welding metals. But once your set up plastic welds very similar to...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-08-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By rvingoffgrid
Are you sure it has a Cummings? Most have 6 cyl...

Are you sure it has a Cummings? Most have 6 cyl detroits in them especially ones that old
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-06-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By rvingoffgrid
On the BRIGHT side you can charge ademission !

On the BRIGHT side you can charge ademission !
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-06-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 55,520
Posted By rvingoffgrid
To answer the power draw question , I have a...

To answer the power draw question , I have a power share circuit protection system on the Motorhome , and I tested the unit I had , it's 220 volt Ac is 24000 btu with heat pump. It would draw 12 amps...
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