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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-15-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,045
Posted By Ernst
Moin, Mirko! Although the average price for...

Moin, Mirko!

Although the average price for a used bus in the US is a lot lower than in Europe, you should consider the hassle and the cost of transporting a bus to Europe. And then there is a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-03-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,177
Posted By Ernst
Hi Kiwi Bus, Maybe most has been said...

Hi Kiwi Bus,


Maybe most has been said already, but I can add my two cents worth:

I think you are on the right road with choosing 48 V, if you intend to do so much electrically.
I decided on...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-29-2015, 02:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,239
Posted By Ernst
I thought for a moment that my radio is a Kenwood...

I thought for a moment that my radio is a Kenwood too. But no, it's a JVC. They're very similar. I replaced the old Blaupunkt because I wanted DAB+ reception. It offers studio quality and in most...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,807
Posted By Ernst
My Avast told me so.... Thank you for the...

My Avast told me so....

Thank you for the links. I'll look into it tomorrow.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,807
Posted By Ernst
So how can I change a MT643 into a R or B...

So how can I change a MT643 into a R or B version....?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,239
Posted By Ernst
I also have two batteries to start. They are...

I also have two batteries to start. They are connected in parallel, so the voltage still is 12 V. However the capacity is 2 * 230 Ah = 460 Ah.

If the batteries are connected in series, the voltage...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,807
Posted By Ernst
Thanks! I'll look into Telma again. Last time I...

Thanks! I'll look into Telma again. Last time I searched, they only had 24 V versions. As you say, quite affordable on different truck scrap yards. There hardly are any trucks in Europe with a 12 V...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,239
Posted By Ernst
Has your bus a 12 V DC installation? Then a car...

Has your bus a 12 V DC installation? Then a car radio (with enough output power) will work fine.
If you have a 24 V bus, you need a voltage step down converter.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-28-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,403
Posted By Ernst
Many truckers have a second camera on the right...

Many truckers have a second camera on the right front side, pointing sideways. This one should cover the "dead angle". A simple relay circuit switches on the dead angle camera when the right...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,239
Posted By Ernst
Adapters from DIN to Kenwood connectors can...

Adapters from DIN to Kenwood connectors can easily be found on eBay or AliExpress.

In my bus (BB 1998 ) I found out all roof loudspeakers work wit a common ground. This will blow up the final...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-28-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,807
Posted By Ernst
Retrofitting a retarder

I have a 1998 BB TCFE400 with a Cummins B235 and an Allison MT643.
When we're on holiday in mountainous areas (France, Germany, Austria, even Belgium or Luxemburg) I often feel the miss of an engine...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-28-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,403
Posted By Ernst
Most arguments have been posted by now.... I...

Most arguments have been posted by now....

I wouldn't want to drive our Skoolie without one, especially when I'm alone. You can't see a playing child behind your bus in the mirrors!

A...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-27-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 58,472
Posted By Ernst
Re: 1995 Ford Eldorado Shuttle bus

I am surprised to find out there is more US bus life in Belgium than just ours... Your experience with the Belgian Technical Inspection is similar to ours. Although Blue Bird have manufactured...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-24-2008, 04:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,140
Posted By Ernst
Re: Blue Bird - lots of questions

so i understand how you must feel being in a different country and having all those switches labeled in american words.

That's what makes a forum like Skoolie.net so useful for me!
I lived in New...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-20-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,140
Posted By Ernst
Re: Blue Bird - lots of questions

cl......clearance lights?????

Thanks. That's what Jimmy suggested, too. So I suppose it's that.
My problem is that I'm reasonably familiar with vehicles but don't know the matching technical...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-19-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,140
Posted By Ernst
Re: Blue Bird - lots of questions

Thanks for the information. I am (slowly) getting the picture...
The day after tomorrow I'll see what's wrong with the foot switch. Now we are in Antwerp with the Mercedes RV. Our seminar coincided...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-16-2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,140
Posted By Ernst
Blue Bird - lots of questions

Hello,

First, let me introduce myself: I'm Ernst, Dutch, but living in Belgium. The same goes for my wife Sylvia (but the name). We have been travelling all over Europe with self converted...
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